What Makes A Good Proposal Speech?

Every proposal speech is unique and is based on the kind of relationship you have with your partner but we're here to provide you with some general rules and top tips to nail your proposal speech.

Handwrite your speech

Ensure you handwrite what you want to say. Handwriting takes longer than typing, so you actually have time to think about what you’re saying. It’s just more heartfelt all around if your partner wants to keep the speech as a keepsake.

Don’t try to hold back emotions

You and your partner are probably going to cry on the day, it’s so much more beautiful when you let how you really feel show. Be loud and proud of your feelings, you can never go wrong when you’re speaking from the heart.

Be true to yourself

Don’t try and tell your partner things you think they want to hear or you think will sound smooth. Speak from the heart and the rest will follow.

Practice in a mirror

Saying those all-important words is very necessary practice. Just remember that whether you’re able to recite your speech word for word or it all goes out of your head, your proposal will be perfect either way!

Stick to tradition or completely deviate from it?

If you know your partner is traditional, ensure you do things the proper way. That includes asking for permission, speaking their full name when you ask the question on one knee etc. If they’re not traditional, you might want to keep things short and sweet, maybe you’ve even planned the whole thing and have gone ring shopping together already. At Rock My Wedding, we believe it’s Your Day, Your Way!

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