The love month is drawing near. Thousands of people will pop the question on the Sydney Harbour Bridge as it adds a touch of romance.

What makes a good proposal?

While there’s no science behind one. It’s more important for the event to have meaning for you and your partner. Story Bridge Climbs, flash mobs, and faux movie trailers are nice, but if neither of you isn’t into it, then it won’t be as special.

You want your proposal to be unique and unforgettable. If you want it to be original, you don’t need to do anything crazy like jump off a building

For a memorable proposal, think about what makes your partner special or the details unique to your relationship. Then incorporate those into your proposal, and whatever you do will be unique and perfect for you both. Here are a few proposal ideas in Sydney.

For the beach lover

beach wedding proposal
Photo by: How He Asked

If you both love going to the beach, visit Bondi beach at sunrise or sunset. Write a love note on parchment paper and place it inside an antique or decorative bottle.

Bury this in a well-marked spot in the sand. Preferably somewhere you will put your beach towels. You can also have a lovely stroll along the coastline and draw the words on the sand at the end of the stretch.

For the garden stroller

Imagine professing your love in the picturesque Botanical Garden when the flowers are in full bloom or Mrs Macquarie’s Chair with incredible views of the harbour.  Of course, you can always just pack a picnic basket, some wine, and a spread of your choice and pop the question that way.

But if you’ve spent many dates this way and you want to make it extra special, try hiring a caricaturist to be there. It wouldn’t be so farfetched to see performers and artists in the gardens so that it wouldn’t be too obvious right at the bat.

Tell the artist beforehand to draw a picture of you both with the words “Will You Marry Me?” (and maybe “Yes” on her side if you’re feeling cheeky), and you have an instant remembrance of this special event.

You can even hire a singer or a quartet to play and dance to her favourite love song if she is more inclined to music than visual art. Just make sure to appear casual when you make a “request” to the artists, so your partner doesn’t catch on too early.

For the traveller

You don’t need to go overseas to have a romantic destination proposal. There are so many beautiful spots around Sydney and New South Wales where you can have a romantic weekend road trip.

Play tourist in your own backyard, and go out to see the hidden treasures of NSW. Have you ever gone to the Kosciuszko Alpine Way? You’ll be going through breathtaking views of the Snowy Mountains, beautiful vistas, wonderful towns, lush forests, clear waters, and so much more.

You can wait until you get to a picturesque spot at one of your stops (maybe somewhere in the Kosciuszko National Park?), or you can try stopping somewhere along the road with views of the mountains.

Maybe blast a love song on the radio and dance on the side of the road if you’re feeling bold (and there aren’t many cars around). Depending on your timing and mood, that could turn out to be a proposal that Nicholas Sparks’ books are made of.

Try timing your romantic road trip on a long weekend or maybe even over the holidays, so you have more time to work up the courage to pop the question finally. Just be sure to tune up your car before the trip to avoid any mishaps. If you don’t have the time or don’t want to risk it, consider Alpha’s Car Hire Sydney service.

Remember that, more than venues and gimmicks, what matters most is how much you want to spend the rest of your life with your partner. When you look at her/him and see beautiful days ahead, your words will always be filled with love and truth. You can’t go wrong with that. Good luck and congratulations!