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72 Guys Who Took Marriage Proposal To The Next Level
Whether you're a guy looking for ideas to create the perfect marriage proposal or a lady dreaming about that big day, you'll love howheasked. This site, as well as its Instagram, collects the stories of some of the best proposals ever, along with beautiful photos, and publishes them with short descriptions on their website as well. This Instagram filled with heartwarming proposal ideas already has more than 176,000 followers!
From incredible nature views to treasure hunts and engagement ideas including customized kinder surprises, these guys did their absolute best to impress the lady of their lives. We are pretty sure that none of them heard a negative answer after such incredible engagement ring presentations!
This list of marriage proposal photos was updated by our readers and our staff. We'd love to see your photos of your creative proposal, too!
More info: howheasked.com | Instagram (h/t: elitedaily)
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#1
Inside the world's biggest cave, I dropped to one knee and asked my girlfriend of 6 years, Alesha, to marry me
NoellaCheung 10 years ago
You asked your girlfriend to hike days to be proposed, you must have a really nice girlfriend!
ClaudiaBonaparte 10 years ago
you girlfriend OF 6 YEARS?!? this is not nice, this is not romantic, this is a crime! boredpanda, please remove this pedophilia propaganda.
NOMADasaurus 10 years ago
Thanks for voting us up to the top! It was a special moment for sure - one that we won't forget in a hurry :)
MarshallLee 10 years ago
It's like God himself approved to this idea in form of a divine ray of light.
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#2
I started getting down off the rather steep rock but Andrew began to talk how this beautiful hike reminded him of our relationship. Then he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him
JohnStackhouse 10 years ago
I wouldn't dare say no, either!....Until we were on solid-flat-ground. lol
#3
She didn't see what happened until they posted the pic on the screen at the end of the ride!
#4
Incredible Proposal On The Beach
#5
Proposing On Trolltunga After A 9 -Hour-Long Hike. "As I was looking at the camera Connor tugged my hand, when I turned around he was on one knee."
PawełSzczepański 10 years ago
I would have been affraid that she may faint and fall all way down...
#6
Unexpected Jane Austen's "Pride And Prejudice" Themed Proposal
BiankaNagy 10 years ago
Oh Jesus Christ this is the best thing ever, I'd be so overwhelmed I'd faint and miss the whole thing. Wow.
BiankaNagy 10 years ago
I'm obsessed with Pride and Prejudice. Can't get over how awesome this is. :')
GlynisLailann 10 years ago
I thought this kind of thing only happened in novels. Oh, how many girls wish for this.
#7
Kinder Surprise Proposal
NienkeJansen 10 years ago
i can see this as a stunt my husband could have done :) but he did it better... he just took me to our Handfasting
#8
"All the effort the dolphin put in for this proposal, and she still goes for the other guy"
#10
Pet Proposal
#11
He opened the doors to the ice skating rink and there was a red carpet laid on the ice with a box at the end.
JohnStackhouse 10 years ago
The lovely maiden must be freezing! But, I don't think she minds. :-)
#12
We were in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by mountains, miles from the nearest person. It was like we were placed into some fairytale winter wonderland.
#13
"UP!" Themed Proposal. "It took weeks of flea-market hopping, but I was able to find the details needed to re-create the living room scene."
MatthewWolfe 10 years ago
It's kind of adorable and I love Up, but let's not forget that it's about a man dealing with his wife's death.
#14
Pet Proposal
JaniceChampkin 10 years ago
a bit risky, I can see the ring going the same place as the biscuit, hahahaha. So Cute.
#15
After we finished our 5k color run he got down on one knee and asked me to begin our own race.
#16
He led me through the rose petals to a spot at the end of the rocks. I didn't cry immediately. But then his eyes locked on mine and I lost it.
#17
Proposing On A Beautiful Lake With A Secret Photographer Capturing It All
#18
Proposing Under Magical String Lights
#19
There were flower petals and candles everywhere and a movie screen set up. Aaron pressed play, came and sat by me in the teepee, and started shaking and tearing up.
#21
Proposal On The Potato Chip Rock
DawnKnapp 10 years ago
Sudddenly, the rock breaks! I would not walk out on that for any money.
sundaes66 10 years ago
It'll break when she starts jumping with excitment
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Weddingforward 7 years ago
I also love these Rose Proposal Idea (from source https://ohsoperfectproposal.com/marriage-proposal/) marriage-p...b8c04d.jpg 
ramneeksingh 10 years ago
How about this for a marriage proposal?? http://www.kickassmotorcycling.com/the-proposal-ride/ This surely deserves to be added to the list.. :)
#22
Proposing With A Magical Doctor Who Box
#25
Proposal In The Fields
#26
Proposing On Stage During A Concert Of A Favorite Band. "I was shaking and couldn’t stop smiling. I listened while the man of my dreams knelt and proposed to me, echoed by the cheers of 7000 supporters."
#27
We spent the last 3 months rehearsing, with long nights of fine tuning and perfecting the song.
#29
Proposing On Machu Picchu, Peru! Rodrigo & Silmara - 7th September 2013
Final score:
39points
#31
Proposing While Trying To Reach The Sky
#32
Harry Potter Themed Proposal
#33
Amazing Sand Sculpture Proposal
AngelEyes NY 8 years ago
This is gorgeous, we need to remember not everything we do cost money!
#35
While looking at our photo album I had changed the last page to read “September 7th, 2013” as the header and “he popped the question…” as the footer. She gasped as I got down on one knee.
#37
Marriage Proposal After Skydiving
#39
About an hour into our fishing trip, Randee told me to pick out a new lure. I opened the tackle box to find a tiny bag from a local jeweler we both loved. I turned around to face him and he was on one knee.
#42
Firefighter Marriage Proposal Involving The Whole Fire Department
#47
When he took off the blindfold, my jaw immediately dropped to the floor... I was standing in my own little fairytale.
#49
He was her stunt partner at the Academy, so it was the perfect idea to propose at the army navy game.
#50
Proposal On The Plane
#52
I Have Loved Penguins Since I Was In First Grade. Needless To Say This Was Perfect.
Final score:
17points
#53
Proposing With A Pizza
#56
Marriage Proposal On The Back Of An Elephant, Thailand, 23rd Of November 2014
Final score:
14points
JessicaShelburne 10 years ago
The one on the right is a woman. Also even if it was two men so what. What is ''yucky'' is bigoted people like you.
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Totally Surprised Her With A Knee-drop In Parc Guell, Barcelona, During A Holliday With Friends
Final score:
14points
#58
Midair Proposal Over Long Island. Photo From The Soon To Be Bride's View Of The Proposal!
Final score:
13points
#59
Proposing At The Top Of Larke La, 5,135 Meters, In The Manasulu Himalaya
Final score:
12points
#60
Proposing Under The Rialto Bridge In Venice, Italy. I Learned How To Ask In Italian.
Final score:
11points
#62
The Most Special & Beautiful Surprise I Couldn't Believe It Was Happening.
Final score:
10points
#63
On The Drawbridge Of A 200 Year Old Medieval Castle In Germany (schloss Lichtenstein)
Final score:
6points
#64
Double Layered Candle Heart Proposal On Empty Big Sur California Beach Yolo - You Only Love Once
Final score:
5points
#65
We're Getting Married! On Top Of A Mountain! (mammoth) And There's Going To Be Flutes Playing...
Final score:
5points
#66
While Scuba Diving, He Pulled Out These White Boards With Writing On It And A Ring!
Final score:
5points
#68
Ferret Proposal
Final score:
1point
JessicaCobert (Submission author) 10 years ago
Not sure why it didn't post all my photos...but I have 4 cute ferrets w/ signs on them each had their own word to form will you marry me
#69
Proposed During Our Private Dinner On The Ferris Wheel In Vienna.
Final score:
1point
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MrTree1779 10 years ago
"21+ Well Paid White Guys Who Took Marriage Proposal to Absurd Levels." Fixed it for ya. ;)
EmmaArtista 10 years ago
There is nothing there to indicate all are well paid, just creative. Race also has nothing to do with it, they are just the ones submitted.
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OscarHanzély 10 years ago
I did something similar two weeks ago. Very exiting story and biggest surprise of her life. Just not enough space to share in comments.
NienkeJansen 10 years ago
i just got taken to my own handfasting by him ( spirituel wedding) i thought we just bought rings to celebrate or officalness of 6months :D
MrTree1779 10 years ago
"21+ Well Paid White Guys Who Took Marriage Proposal to Absurd Levels." Fixed it for ya. ;)
EmmaArtista 10 years ago
There is nothing there to indicate all are well paid, just creative. Race also has nothing to do with it, they are just the ones submitted.
Load More Replies... OscarHanzély 10 years ago
I did something similar two weeks ago. Very exiting story and biggest surprise of her life. Just not enough space to share in comments.
NienkeJansen 10 years ago
i just got taken to my own handfasting by him ( spirituel wedding) i thought we just bought rings to celebrate or officalness of 6months :D
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