Romantic Ways to Propose to a Latina

After being with your Latina girlfriend, sharing intimate moments and adventures together, you’ve decided you’re ready to take the next step — making her your wife. She’s the girl of your dreams and there’s nothing more you want than to spend the rest of your life with her. The question that now stands, how do you propose to a Latina?

Proposing to someone may sound easy, but there’s more to it than diamond rings, knee-dropping, and popping the question. It also involves timing, setting the mood, and lots of planning. Take note, you only get to propose to your partner once. It should be memorable and romantic — a sweet and beautiful memory worthy of being engraved in your hearts.

Planning a proposal might seem intimidating and complex, but it isn’t. You just need a thorough guide to follow; and, that’s the purpose of this article. We’re here to help you plan a romantic and majestic wedding proposal that your Latina girlfriend will surely love.

Preparing For a Marriage Proposal

The goal is to come up with a proposal that she will never forget; one that will make her heart sing and shout “YES.” To do this, you’ll need to make the necessary post-proposal preparations. Below are things you need to do before asking her the ultimate question.

• How to Know When Latinas Are Ready for Proposal

You’ll know your partner is ready to get proposed to when she subtly tells you. She will be dropping you hints, so be alert. Some examples are, she constantly talks about your future together, talks about starting a family and having babies with you, talks to you about other people’s engagement, follows wedding accounts on social media, and some girls even go as much as chaperoning you to a jewelers shop to tell you what ring she wants.

• Buy the Engagement Ring.

It’s tradition to hold out a ring when proposing to someone. However, engagement rings are not a necessity, they’re merely a symbol of your love and commitment.

For others, it’s the sentiment and commitment itself in a proposal that’s important, not the jewelry that comes with it. If you feel, however, that having a ring will make the proposal complete, then go for it. If you’re not sure what style to get her, you can ask her close friend for advice.

Some men believe the perfect proposal to be putting the ring in a piece of cake or desert. While this type of proposal can be a grand gesture your partner loves, it can also be risky if she swallows the ring.

Because of the risk involved, most men will stick to the traditional ring box method or possibly plan a treasure hunt with the box hidden somewhere safe.

• Get her family’s blessing.

In Latin America, it’s tradition to ask for the family’s blessing before making a marriage proposal. It’s common courtesy to do so and is considered proposal etiquette. Try to schedule a visit with her family; and, if that’s not possible, at least give them a call.

• Decide when to propose.

The date may be significant or random. However, if you choose a date that is significant to both of you (i.e., coinciding with the day you met) she will be moved by how much effort you’ve placed in the thought process of the proposal. Besides, you’ll have fewer dates to remember.

• Decide where to propose

Choosing the perfect location will make the proposal more meaningful. You can pop the question at home, at a restaurant, at a Ferris wheel, at the beach, or even at a mountain top. Here’s a tip, choose a place that has significant meaning to both of you.

Once you’ve taken care of these post-proposal preparations, you’re now ready to take her out and ask the big question.

Popping the Question: “Will you marry me?”

Asking the love of your life for her hand in marriage can be exciting and, at the same time, nerve-wracking. But don’t worry, that’s part of the process. Everything will be smooth-sailing so long as you stay calm and stick with your plan.

Now, the most awaited day — the day you finally propose to her. It all boils down to the location of the proposal and how you’ll carry out the proposal. Below are a few romantic ways to propose to your Latina girlfriend and what to do when proposing.

• Intimate Restaurant Dinner for Two

Win her over by picking a restaurant that serves her favorite food. Search for local restaurants in your area that specialize in Latin cuisine and make the necessary reservation. If you can, inform the establishment of your intent to propose, they might help you out and make your stay extra special. Lastly, make sure to enjoy the moment.

• Proposal at a Family Gathering

Most Latinas are known to be family-oriented. They might appreciate it if you include their family in the surprise. After all, once you marry a Latina girl, you’ll also be marrying her family. For a more impactful proposal, you might need to prepare a heartfelt speech on why you love her before dropping down on one knee.

• Public Proposal

The majority of Latinas are fond of public displays of attention. When you propose in public, you’re telling the world you are not ashamed about being madly in love with your partner.

So, how to propose in a public place? First, you’ll need to choose your stage — it could be at a park, at a museum, at a mall, or any place with personal significance to both of you. Next, prepare the engagement ring. Lastly, ask her “will you marry me?”

• Cozy Proposal at Home.

There are numerous creative ways to propose at home. You can propose to her over dinner you made from scratch — hide the ring on the table, or hand her a bouquet with an engagement ring attached to it.

You can decorate a room with pictures of you together, invite her in, play your love song, slow dance with her, get down on your knee, and propose. You know what she likes better than anyone else.

Finding the right moment to ask the question can be a little overwhelming. But when that moment comes, you’ll definitely know.

What To Say When You Propose

The most awaited moment - asking her to marry you. Giving a proposal speech is not necessary, but it does help build-up the moment to ask her the four-word question.

You can tell her the reasons why you love her, the exact moment you realize she’s the one, and how you would love to spend the future with her. To make it more special, when you propose to a Latina speak in her native language. Learn a few phrases that translate to how you feel towards her. It’ll make a huge difference to your proposal.