How to Plan a Conscious Proposal: Personal, Sustainable, and Meaningful

Getting down on one knee can be very nerve-wracking. It’s the most important question you’ll ever ask, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when planning how you want to propose. The best proposal, regardless of budget and time, is one that focuses on meaning and value. You want to be intentional with your proposal, choosing a time, location, and ring that reflect who you are as a couple.

At Valley Rose, our sustainable engagement rings are designed to become part of your love story. Whether you’re planning a destination proposal or an intimate moment in your own home, you want your proposal to feel intentional and personal. Below, we’re rounding up the best proposal advice to give you the confidence you need when you get down on one knee.

Consider What Matters Most to Your Partner

Social media is full of glamorous and over-the-top proposals, but that isn’t what everyone wants. The most important thing to remember when planning a proposal is that you want to give your partner the moment they’ve always dreamt of. Whether you’ve taken a peek at their Pinterest board or spoken to their best friend, there are lots of ways to plan a personal proposal. 

Start by deciding whether your partner would prefer an intimate or public proposal, and then narrow down your options for where to propose. If you’re always traveling, a destination proposal will feel extra special, especially if you’re visiting a country that’s on your bucket list or that you’ve visited before. By comparison, if you’re a couple who loves the outdoors, then a nature hike is the perfect option.

Wherever you’re proposing, you want to keep the moment thoughtful. Conscious proposals aren’t about being excessive, even if you love the idea of filling a courtyard with hundreds of red roses. You want to be present during your proposal by focusing on the small details that make your proposal special without feeling as if it’s been rehearsed.

Tell Your Story With An Ethical Engagement Ring

The engagement ring is the star of the show, regardless of what type of proposal you’re planning. You’ll want to choose a unique engagement ring that reflects your partner’s style and values. Over 50% of couples today are choosing lab-grown diamond engagement rings, making them the perfect choice for an ethical proposal. 

While your engagement ring represents the next chapter of your life, you want to choose a ring that shows who you are as a couple. If ethics are important to you, then you’ll want an engagement ring made with fairmined gold and responsibly sourced gemstones. Options like lab-grown diamonds are often more affordable, offering a better long-term value as they start to become even more mainstream.

Consider The Big Ring Reveal

When you’re buying an engagement ring, you want to imagine what your partner’s reaction would be. Consider the moment of the big reveal, when you open the ring box and show your partner their engagement ring for the first time. Often, the ring will help you plan your proposal. If you’ve fallen in love with our ‘Rosewood’ engagement ring, it’s hard to picture anywhere better to propose than in a rose garden or a National Park.

Plan an Intentional Proposal with a Sustainable Engagement Ring

A conscious proposal is all about prioritizing the small details and focusing on what your partner wants. Choosing a sustainable engagement ring adds even more meaning to your proposal, giving you a modern heirloom that will forever be part of your love story. Book a free virtual consultation to start designing your bespoke engagement ring or explore our range of ethical engagement rings.