Source: George Rudy/Shutterstock.com Deciding to pop the question is a huge step in any relationship! If you’ve decided you want to ask your significant other to take the plunge into marriage with you, congrats. It’s a big deal! However, planning a proposal can take a lot of effort and time. If you’re anything like most people, you want it to be memorable and romantic. Valentine’s Day is a great day to propose to your partner. In fact, it’s one of the top days annually that couples get engaged, which means you’ll have lots of options to ensure your proposal is perfect. Here are some ideas to help you plan a unique Valentine’s Day proposal they’ll never forget! 1. A hot air balloon ride. Sure, it might be a little cold, but the views would be spectacular! It’s also an intimate way to ask them to marry you. Since hot air balloons can only have a certain number of people on them at one time, you can easily ensure that it’s just the two of you and the operator (who might even be able to double as your photographer if you ask nicely!). This way, they won’t have to worry about the pressure of saying yes or even feeling like everyone is watching them. Pop the question with any of our durable wedding rings for women to ensure that you don’t accidentally drop a diamond ring over the side and watch as she loves every moment of your unforgettable proposal! Pop the Question with a Silicone Ring 2. In your backyard. Sometimes the best proposals are ones done right at home. That doesn’t mean it has to be boring though! Set up a bunch of string lights in your backyard, light a variety of candles and turn the space into a romantic winter wonderland for them to be speechless at. You can’t go wrong with something so sweet and romantic! They’ll love how much effort you took into making the space feel welcoming. Make sure to include lots of blankets and pillows for extra cozy points. You can also consider hanging a white sheet up on the fence so you both can watch a movie together. Source: krakenimages.com/Shutterstock.com 3. At the museum. Are they a museum lover? Chances are, they’d love to be proposed to in a museum on Valentine’s Day. Of course, you’ll want to pick a place that’s similar to their interests, especially if they have a favorite museum to visit and enjoy. Book a photographer to meet you there, and get permission from the museum to pop the question and have the photographer grab some shots of the entire thing. It’ll be such a memorable experience for both of you! They won’t hesitate to say yes when you ask them to marry you at the place they love so much. 4. At a nature reserve. Depending on your location, a local nature reserve might be the perfect space for a unique marriage proposal on Valentine’s Day. It’s important to consider your location because of the season. Since Valentine’s Day is in the winter, it might be difficult for you to find a mountain top scene to propose on, but there may be other trails and picturesque places you can pop the question. Many nature reserves are free to visit or heavily discounted during off-seasons, like the winter, which can be handy if you’re trying to save some coins. Finances are a huge consideration for many couples before they take the plunge into marriage. If you’re stressing about how much are wedding rings, then getting engaged somewhere that doesn’t cost you a lot of money will only help you feel better about asking the question. Source: KDdesignphoto/Shutterstock.com 5. On a boat. February might be cold and windy, but that doesn’t stop avid fishers or boaters from going out. Instead, many of them prefer to go out on the chilly days in the winter since there are fewer people on the water. If your partner enjoys some winter boating, then what better way to propose on Valentine’s Day? Besides, here at QALO, we’re all about the non-traditional. That’s why plenty of our men’s wedding rings can double as engagement rings for men too! Easily pop the question by asking him to marry you while out together on Valentine’s Day. Finding a way to propose uniquely on Valentine’s Day can seem like a long shot, but what matters most is that you choose something that’s unique to your partner. If it’s something they like to do, they’ll love getting proposed to while doing it.