5 Perfect Proposal Tips

Plucking up the courage to pop the question? There’s no denying that the location, date and timing of your looming proposal are pivotal. Be it elaborate, low-key or magically unique, if you’re looking to fast track your way to happily ever after then we have just the ticket.

Below, Beatriz Lobeto, Conference & Events Manager at Sopwell House, has kindly rounded  up for us five top tips to ensure your day goes off without a hitch.

Dinner Date

A dinner date is already a very intimate, romantic occasion so it’s the perfect time of day to pop the question. Why not ask the restaurant staff to swap cutlery for a thoughtful teaspoon which does the hard work for you? A simple message of ‘will you marry me’ engraved onto the spoon served with dessert could well do the trick. Our waiting staff at Sopwell House can be as discreet or elaborate with the dish as you wish!

Go Alfresco

For an alfresco proposal, pick a picturesque spot and lay out a picnic hamper with all the trimmings. Manicured hotel lawns are the perfect location for a picnic proposal.  The grounds at Sopwell House are wonderfully peaceful while the romantic gazebo and dazzling white hotel provide the perfect backdrop for the inevitable post-proposal ring photo shoot. What’s more, our luxurious bar is just a stone’s throw away for that much needed post-proposal refreshment.

Safekeeping

Ensure your ring box is safely stowed away, ideally in a pocket fastened with zips or buttons! There’s no mishap more likely to mess up your pending proposal than a missing ring…Sopwell House’s guestrooms all come complete with a safe to store the valuable ring until the big moment arises.

Keep it Private

For those who’d prefer a private proposal, why not whisk your other half away for a memorable long weekend spent in a home-away-from-home? Our Mews Suites at Sopwell House offer country home features – such as plush white linen bedding, real timber wood flooring, farmhouse doors, pristine Wellington boot stands, exquisite wall coverings and cosy window seats. After the big moment you’ll be able to jump into your own hot tub before pouring some bubbles from the bottle.

Planning Makes Perfect

Although you might be most worried about the proposal, it’s important to plan the remainder of the day too. You only get one chance to enjoy your first day with your new fiancé, so why not go for an indulgent afternoon tea or book a spa treatment. At Sopwell House, we offer a variety of delightful spa packages and well-being days tailored to loved-up couples.

Avery Parker