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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!

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Inside the world's biggest cave, I dropped to one knee and asked my girlfriend of 6 years, Alesha, to marry me

Inside the world's biggest cave, I dropped to one knee and asked my girlfriend of 6 years, Alesha, to marry me

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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You asked your girlfriend to hike days to be proposed, you must have a really nice girlfriend!

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    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

    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

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    She didn't see what happened until they posted the pic on the screen at the end of the ride!

    She didn't see what happened until they posted the pic on the screen at the end of the ride!

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    Incredible Proposal On The Beach

    Incredible Proposal On The Beach

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So pretty, the guy must be a artist if he drew this beautiful picture in the sand!

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    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."

    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."

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    Unexpected Jane Austen's "Pride And Prejudice" Themed Proposal

    Unexpected Jane Austen's "Pride And Prejudice" Themed Proposal

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh Jesus Christ this is the best thing ever, I'd be so overwhelmed I'd faint and miss the whole thing. Wow.

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    "All the effort the dolphin put in for this proposal, and she still goes for the other guy"

    "All the effort the dolphin put in for this proposal, and she still goes for the other guy"

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    Beach Marriage Proposal

    Beach Marriage Proposal

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    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.

    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.

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The lovely maiden must be freezing! But, I don't think she minds. :-)

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    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.

    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.

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    "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."

    "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."

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    Pet Proposal

    Pet Proposal

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a bit risky, I can see the ring going the same place as the biscuit, hahahaha. So Cute.

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    After we finished our 5k color run he got down on one knee and asked me to begin our own race.

    After we finished our 5k color run he got down on one knee and asked me to begin our own race.

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    #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.

    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.

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    #17

    Proposing On A Beautiful Lake With A Secret Photographer Capturing It All

    Proposing On A Beautiful Lake With A Secret Photographer Capturing It All

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    Proposing Under Magical String Lights

    Proposing Under Magical String Lights

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    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.

    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.

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    #20

    Amazing Proposal In The Sand

    Amazing Proposal In The Sand

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    Proposal On The Potato Chip Rock

    Proposal On The Potato Chip Rock

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sudddenly, the rock breaks! I would not walk out on that for any money.

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    Proposing With A Magical Doctor Who Box

    Proposing With A Magical Doctor Who Box

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    Proposing At Her Soccer Match During the biggest game of the season

    Proposing At Her Soccer Match During the biggest game of the season

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    #24

    Street Art Proposal

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    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."

    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."

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    #27

    We spent the last 3 months rehearsing, with long nights of fine tuning and perfecting the song.

    We spent the last 3 months rehearsing, with long nights of fine tuning and perfecting the song.

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    Proposal At The Christmas Tree Farm

    Proposal At The Christmas Tree Farm

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    #29

    Proposing On Machu Picchu, Peru! Rodrigo & Silmara - 7th September 2013

    Proposing On Machu Picchu, Peru! Rodrigo & Silmara - 7th September 2013

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    #30

    Pokemon Proposal

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    #32

    Harry Potter Themed Proposal

    Harry Potter Themed Proposal

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok. That's it. All of these are too good. I'm so jealous!

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    #33

    Amazing Sand Sculpture Proposal

    Amazing Sand Sculpture Proposal

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    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.

    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.

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    Proposal In An Aquarium

    Proposal In An Aquarium

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    Marriage Proposal After Skydiving

    Marriage Proposal After Skydiving

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    Proposing When Diving

    Proposing When Diving

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    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.

    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.

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    #40

    Pumpkin Proposal

    Pumpkin Proposal

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    Proposing With The Help Of Children

    Proposing With The Help Of Children

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    #42

    Firefighter Marriage Proposal Involving The Whole Fire Department

    Firefighter Marriage Proposal Involving The Whole Fire Department

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    Disney Proposal

    Disney Proposal

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    Proposing With Sand Sculptures

    Proposing With Sand Sculptures

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    #45

    Proposing In The Mountains

    Proposing In The Mountains

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    #46

    Princess Carriage Proposal

    Princess Carriage Proposal

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    #47

    When he took off the blindfold, my jaw immediately dropped to the floor... I was standing in my own little fairytale.

    When he took off the blindfold, my jaw immediately dropped to the floor... I was standing in my own little fairytale.

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    #48

    Proposal On The Beach

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    He was her stunt partner at the Academy, so it was the perfect idea to propose at the army navy game.

    He was her stunt partner at the Academy, so it was the perfect idea to propose at the army navy game.

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    #50

    Proposal On The Plane

    Proposal On The Plane

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If this was in the air, during flight it would have been something.

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    Proposing While Snowboarding

    Proposing While Snowboarding

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    #52

    I Have Loved Penguins Since I Was In First Grade. Needless To Say This Was Perfect.

    I Have Loved Penguins Since I Was In First Grade. Needless To Say This Was Perfect.

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    #53

    Proposing With A Pizza

    Proposing With A Pizza

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    #54

    Santa Claus Proposal

    Santa Claus Proposal

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    #55

    Mt. Whitney 7-2-14 On A Heart Shaped Rock

    Mt. Whitney 7-2-14 On A Heart Shaped Rock

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    #56

    Marriage Proposal On The Back Of An Elephant, Thailand, 23rd Of November 2014

    Marriage Proposal On The Back Of An Elephant, Thailand, 23rd Of November 2014

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    Totally Surprised Her With A Knee-drop In Parc Guell, Barcelona, During A Holliday With Friends

    Totally Surprised Her With A Knee-drop In Parc Guell, Barcelona, During A Holliday With Friends

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    #58

    Midair Proposal Over Long Island. Photo From The Soon To Be Bride's View Of The Proposal!

    Midair Proposal Over Long Island. Photo From The Soon To Be Bride's View Of The Proposal!

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    Proposing At The Top Of Larke La, 5,135 Meters, In The Manasulu Himalaya

    Proposing At The Top Of Larke La, 5,135 Meters, In The Manasulu Himalaya

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    Proposing Under The Rialto Bridge In Venice, Italy. I Learned How To Ask In Italian.

    Proposing Under The Rialto Bridge In Venice, Italy. I Learned How To Ask In Italian.

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    #61

    Jumbo Elephant Proposal

    Jumbo Elephant Proposal

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    #62

    The Most Special & Beautiful Surprise I Couldn't Believe It Was Happening.

    The Most Special & Beautiful Surprise I Couldn't Believe It Was Happening.

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    On The Drawbridge Of A 200 Year Old Medieval Castle In Germany (schloss Lichtenstein)

    On The Drawbridge Of A 200 Year Old Medieval Castle In Germany (schloss Lichtenstein)

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    #64

    Double Layered Candle Heart Proposal On Empty Big Sur California Beach Yolo - You Only Love Once

    Double Layered Candle Heart Proposal On Empty Big Sur California Beach Yolo - You Only Love Once

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    #65

    We're Getting Married! On Top Of A Mountain! (mammoth) And There's Going To Be Flutes Playing...

    We're Getting Married! On Top Of A Mountain! (mammoth) And There's Going To Be Flutes Playing...

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    #66

    While Scuba Diving, He Pulled Out These White Boards With Writing On It And A Ring!

    While Scuba Diving, He Pulled Out These White Boards With Writing On It And A Ring!

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    #67

    He Asked For A Dip And She Said Yee Yee !!!

    He Asked For A Dip And She Said Yee Yee !!!

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    #68

    Ferret Proposal

    Ferret Proposal

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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

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    Proposed During Our Private Dinner On The Ferris Wheel In Vienna.

    Proposed During Our Private Dinner On The Ferris Wheel In Vienna.

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