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Beyond Tradition
In Ireland, February 29 is traditionally called ‘Leap Day’ (note: the next one is in 2024!): traditional gender roles are swapped, and women 'can' propose to their man. Of course, you don’t need to wait until the next leap year to propose to your boyfriend... More and more women are taking the lead these days and planning their own proposal. A study by Glamour shows that 70% of men would be enthusiastic if their girlfriend proposed to them.
Elisabeth Leenknegt of Elisa Lee: “We are definitely seeing a recent shift in our stores and webshop: as many as one in ten marriage proposals are now initiated by a woman, and we see this percentage increasingly rising. It’s not always clear whether this woman is proposing to a man or another woman. Love is love, and no tradition should stand in its way. We always say: just follow your heart—regardless of your gender. An engagement is far from a classic story nowadays. With our collection of engagement rings, we celebrate not only couples who tread the traditional path but also women taking charge and LGBTQ+ couples who break gender norms.”
Our Tips for Proposing to Your Man
1. Is He Ready to Marry?
Before planning your marriage proposal, it’s essential to gauge if your boyfriend is ready to marry. Have you discussed this before? Has he given you any hints? If so, you can be sure he’ll react enthusiastically to your proposal!
2. Choose a Special Moment and Meaningful Location
What’s a good moment for you to propose to your man? It could be a special day, like your anniversary, his birthday, Valentine's Day, or Christmas. It’s also nice to choose a meaningful place ](https://www.houseofweddings.com/nl/inspiratie-en-tips/huwelijksaanzoek/legendarische-plaatsen-voor-een-huwelijksaanzoek), somewhere special for both of you. Think of where you met, your favorite restaurant, a sports event, concert, or another location that seems romantic to you.
3. Plan a Proposal that Suits You Both
Do you prefer an intimate proposal at home—during a cozy moment together? Or do you opt for an elaborately planned surprise proposal, possibly linked to a surprise party with friends and family? Do what feels right for you both. If you love to travel, a proposal while traveling is a great idea! You can also tie the big question to his or your hobbies. Propose, for instance, during a performance of his favorite music artist or at a sports game.
4. Capture Your Proposal on Camera
It's super fun: having your marriage proposal captured in photos or video. Secretly hire a photographer to immortalize the moment. You’ll surely cherish this golden memory for a long time!
Are you inspired to propose to your man with an unforgettable proposal? Here you can read what gift to ask him with. Don’t forget to focus on what matters to you as a couple. Your proposal will surely be a magical moment. Let’s go girls!
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