9 Proposal Ideas in San Diego
Intimate proposal ideas to create a personal touch. They allow the couple to express their full genuine emotions, and make that ‘world around me has stopped’ moment for just the 2 of you (and of course your photographer)! Here are a few intimate ideas for your San Diego proposal.
Whether you want your proposal to be a private moment, a public display or shared with your friends and family, proposals are one of the most captivating moments in a relationship! So where do you even begin? As San Diego wedding planners, we recommend starting by thinking of the moments that have been extra special in your relationship. What are you doing when you are having the most fun together? What is unique to you both? Creating an engagement scene that reflects your love is sure to win your significant other over! We have created a detailed list of 9 ideas to help you get a jump start on figuring out the perfect San Diego proposal along with our favorite vendors to partner with. Keep reading to start your engagement journey off right!
#1 Have Private Picnic
Host a picnic for 2 at the beach, park or even a spot that is memorable for you and your partner! Start by hiring a picnic company, like Perfect Picnics SD, to set it all up, allowing you to surprise your loved one with a fully prepared date spot. You then get to have a celebratory date together after your proposal!
#2 Rent a Private Yacht
Rent a Private Boat – With a coastal city what is better for a San Diego Proposal Idea than renting a private boat?! There are so many options in San Diego, but our favorite is Malarky Charters! Book this catamaran to have a private sail with your future spouse, with the option to have an intimate moment in the indoor living room and an epic proposal with panoramic views of San Diego Bay! You can even customize your boat with floral, catering and decor to make it extra special.
#3 Rooftop Prosals
- Rooftop Proposal – Choose a rooftop bar with a view that will stun for your San Diego proposal! We love Altitude Skylounge, with 2 sides of the rooftop that you can choose from depending on what part of downtown you want your backdrop to be! Book a planner like Modern Elegance Weddings and Events to help you set up and decorate a full proposal that will be sure to compliment and be the perfect finishing touch!
#4 Catamaran Rental
Catamaran for all – Since San Diego is the perfect spot to be on the water, let’s continue with our boat theme! If a boat trip just for the 2 of you is too intimate, and you’d like to celebrate with your friends and family, considering a larger boat is a great option! Our go-to is Triton Charters! With space for everyone you love, a bar on board and plenty of customizable options you can plan this moment around another special event as your cover, and surprise propose on board. That leaves you to have a full celebration with those closest to the 2 of you right away!
#5 Proposal in the Sand
Proposal in the sand – Are you a beach couple? Start with lunch on Coronado Island, and end with a stroll along the beach behind Hotel Del Coronado to find your perfectly positioned proposal sand castle from The Sandcastle Man! A unique idea like this is sure to grab attention and make it the most memorable moment to start off your engagement!
#6 Food Tour
Food Tour – The way to the heart is through the stomach! Create a date to hop around on a food tour that ends with a proposal written in your last treat! Your partner will think they are on a yummy date and end with the best surprise of all! So Diego offers multiple food tours all around San Diego, giving you the option to choose your favorite cuisine or area!
#7 Japanese Friendship Garden
You can book a private San Diego proposal at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park. With the garden being in Balboa Park, it is easy to pass off as a date day, walking around museums or even having lunch in the area. With such a gorgeous setting you can create unforgettable proposal ideas with the most photogenic scenery!
#8 Hot Air Balloon Ride
It can’t get more romantic than seeing the world in a hot air balloon! Book an experience in the clouds and truly feel on top of the world together. Compass Balloons offers rides in both Del Mar and Temecula, so you can choose the view that would make that moment wow! In our opinion, this could be one of the most epic proposal ideas!
#9 Skydiving
If a hot air balloon is too relaxed, and you need a more adrenaline pumping type of experience, skydiving is your answer! You can skydive first to meet your partner on the ground near a large ‘Marry Me?’ banner that they can see as they are parachuting down to you! Skydive San Diego even has dedicated packages for the perfect ending to your adventurous day together!
