Proposal etiquette is mostly about kindness and calm. There are a few customs worth knowing, but none of them matter more than your partner feeling loved.
I'm Leon, an accredited celebrant and proposal photographer based in Llandudno. Here are the questions couples ask me most.
Which Knee Do You Kneel On?
By custom, you kneel on your left knee, with your right foot planted in front. It keeps you steady and turns you slightly towards your partner. If one knee is easier for you, use it. Nobody remembers the knee.
Opening the Ring Box
Open the box so the ring faces your partner, not you. It sounds obvious, but nerves turn it around more often than you would think. Have it unclipped and ready in a pocket that is easy to reach.
Asking Family First
Some couples like to involve a parent beforehand, others would rather keep it between the two of them. Asking their family before you propose walks through both.
Who to Tell First
Let your partner choose who hears the news first. Calling parents or grandparents before anything goes online is the kind order. What to do after your proposal has more on the first hours.
Photos and Social Media
Agree together before posting. With the Guided Proposal Ceremony, I read your bespoke Love Letter aloud before you propose and photograph everything that follows, with Polaroid keepsakes to hold that same day, so there is no need for phones. Your photographs begin your Love Story Album, and a year of the Love Story Registry is included. It is £695.00 on the services page.
Anywhere You Choose
North Wales is home, but you can choose anywhere: elsewhere in the UK.
Good etiquette is really just thoughtfulness, and you clearly have plenty of that already. Let's talk about your proposal and we will make sure every detail feels right.