Build Your Own Movie & TV Proposal
Sitcom Love
Watching your favourite comedy series together can feel so comforting and familiar. You’ll laugh at the same jokes, and quote all the funny lines over and over. There are so many sitcom couples that viewers had rooted for season after season, and you can celebrate the moment of finally solidifying your love in a similar way some of these iconic duos did over the years.
The Office: The Everyday Moment Proposal
Recreate Jim’s surprise proposal to Pam which happened at a petrol station that they met at halfway. After trying to plan the perfect moment, Jim decided he didn’t want to spend another moment not engaged to his true love, so he opted for spontaneous, sweet and unpretentious.
You could choose a meaningful, everyday place like where you first met or a spot on your regular route. A simple setting lets the ring shine. Consider designing it together, adding a personal detail only the two of you would notice.
Friends: The One With The Candle-lit Proposal
Take a cue from our favourite Friends, Monica and Chandler, and fill your home with candles so you can propose in a familiar, private space. It’s the perfect setting for couples who value intimacy over spectacle. Imagine your partner stepping into your home to see this romantic scenario with the engagement ring sparkling in the flickering flames.
How I Met Your Mother: The Mini-Date Proposal
There were so many sweet moments throughout the course of this love-focused sitcom. One of them was Ted organising a super-speedy date for his super-busy love interest. It was a sweet and thoughtful idea that ultimately won her over.
Plan a few quick ‘2-minute dates’, each representing a shared memory, like a favourite meal, a walk, a song. End with the final date: the proposal. This would be great for couples who love telling stories and making unique memories.
Gilmore Girls: A Cosy Outdoor Proposal
The show had so many fan-favourite couples who may have had their ups and downs, but they definitely shared some epic romance. To recreate the warmth and cosiness of Stars Hollow, you could set up a quaint dinner under string lights in your garden or a local park.
A nod to the autumnal charm, this suits couples who enjoy quiet moments and seasonal vibes. If the moment happened under a gazebo with a ring engraved with ‘I smell snow”, well that would be perfect. Don’t forget the coffee.
The theme could even continue through to the nuptials, with a burnt orange theme wedding or a burgundy theme wedding that would reflect the colours of the leaves so prominent in those memorable opening credits.
The Notebook: A Rainy Day Proposal
Propose in the rain, just like the famous reunion scene. Whether planned or spontaneous, it’s a dramatic and emotional moment that is sure to end in a beautiful embrace. This is ideal for couples who love deeply and expressively.
You could also write down some of your favourite memories from your time together to read out and reminisce about all the wonderful times you spent together so far, and then keep it going with each anniversary to fill out a notebook of your very own.
Notting Hill: A Bookshop Proposal
Propose in a cosy bookshop or your local library, repeating the quiet sentiment of ‘I’m just a person, asking you to love me.’ Great for couples who bonded over books and love watching this classic rom-com regularly. Another idea is to sneak into a secret garden and pop the question while snuggling on a park bench.
La La Land: A Starry Proposal
Set up a small dance floor with music and fairy lights, perhaps in your garden or on a rooftop. Recreate the planetarium feel or simply dance before popping the question. This suits couples who love creativity and spontaneity. If you dare to compose your own song for your beloved, then serenade them in a city of stars.
Before Sunrise: A City Walk Proposal
Take a walk through your favourite city, hand in hand, chatting like Jesse and Céline. This could be somewhere close by, or on a carefully planned-out city break, but you could propose somewhere natural and spontaneous. Ideal for couples who connect over conversation and look forward to spending their lives exploring the world.
Harry Potter: A Magical Proposal
Hide the ring inside a golden snitch or propose somewhere infused with magic a castle, forest or even a themed experience. This suits couples who share a love for fantasy and imagination. When designing the ring, consider unique stones, subtle symbols, or engraving a magical phrase inside the band to create your very own ‘lovely hallows’.
Disney: A Fairytale Proposal
Propose during fireworks at one of the theme parks or plan a fairytale moment with a castle, carriage or classic ballroom setting. Disney couples who love the magic of tradition and fantasy can pick their favourite film and recreate one of the scenes between the couples. When designing the ring, think about cathedral settings or a centre stone that looks like it belongs in a storybook.
Twilight: A Forest Proposal
Find a quiet forest or woodland and propose surrounded by nature. Perfect for couples who prefer moody, peaceful settings. Consider a nature-inspired design with leaf detailing, moss-coloured emeralds or sapphires in earthy tones.
It could happen in a lavender meadow, an Italian piazza or even on a cold beach. The film is filled with romantic references, it’s all about picking the right one for you and your partner.
What happens after the credits roll?
No matter which idea suits your happy ending, it is sure to be a scene-stealing moment worthy of a standing ovation. Whether meticulously scripted or masterfully improvised, every moment is sure to live on in your memory, frame by frame.
From the set design (aka the place you choose to propose) to the props (aka the all-important engagement ring), each detail will add more personality and personalisation to your love story. And, remember, this is not the end, it’s only the beginning.
