When it comes time to pop the question to their loved one, many lovebirds opt for a nontraditional proposal. This slideshow features the best of these peculiar proposals, from geektastic Nintendo proposals that are built inside a video game to large-scale musical events held at Disneyland.
Would you ever consider a proposal like the ones featured below?
Implications - The publicizing of intimate moments such as engagements is now commonplace. Private expressions of love are now becoming public (and in the most epic ways possible). In a society that has been trained by social media to express themselves freely and present their lives for others like an open book, love and romance is not off bounds.
14 Peculiar Ways to Propose
From Twitter Proposals to a Personalized Nintendo Proposal:
Marissa Brassfield — Jul 11, 2009 — Tech
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Blogging Comics
Betty Cooper & Veronica Lodge Blog About Archie Andrews' Proposal
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Engagement Piercings
Alternative Luxury from Johnny Brookheart
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Engagement Rings for Men
H. Samuel Tioro Ring Lets Ladies Pop the Question for a Change
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Propose With an iPod Touch
'Marry Me' iPod
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Inspired Romantic Proposals
Zales Jewelers 'String (Love Rocks)'
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Proposal By LCD
Euricase Does The Asking For You
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Mail-Order Marriages
MailOrderHusbands.net Shows Good, Bad and Ugly
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Gem Stone Encrusted Desserts
Engagement Cake Coated in Real Diamonds and Gold Leaf
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Musical Proposals
Disneyland's Main Street Used as a Stage for Question Popping
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Mid-Air Marriages
EasyJet Proposes Idea of In-Flight Wedding Ceremonies
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Twitter Proposals
Popping the Question Online
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Nerdy Marriage Proposals
Geek Hacks Video Game to Pop the Question
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Custom Nintendo Proposals
Will You Mario Me?
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The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Video Game-Inspired Boots
Red Wing Shoes Revealed a Super Mario Bros. Inspired Boots
Typographic Matchmaking Games
Monotype's Font Connection Game Platfully Finds 'Your Type'
Valentines-Thmes Game Sets
LEGO Singapore Celebrates Valentine's Day with Date Night in a Box
Compact Gamepad Designs
99 City 8's Gamepad Concept Boasts a Hint of Playful Color
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Pocket-Friendly Games Consoles
The 'PiBoy Mini' Offers Retro Gaming In a Portable Package
Gaming-Inspired Haptic Response Sneakers
The Nike PG2 PlayStation Shoes are Paul George-Approved
Flipped Handheld Gaming Devices
AYANEO's Flip DS Gaming Device is Inspired by Nintendo
Doll-Inspired Wedding Collections
Mattel and Azazie Team Up to Debut a New Pink Wedding Collection
3D-Printed Gaming Console Docks
The Holoprops Japanese Cloud Dock Has an Ethereal Design
Professional Social Media Games
LinkedIn Released Three Games to Build Connections on its Platform
Dedicated Social Media Devices
The Conceptual Twitter 3D Gadget Features Mechanical Buttons
Spicy-Sweet Breakup Pizzas
Pizza Hut's Goodbye Pies Help to Take the Sting Out of Splitting Up
Undefined Relationship Candies
Sweethearts Created Situationships Conversation Hearts for Gen Z
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Video Game-Inspired Homewares
The Super Mario Home Adventure Life Products are Game-Themed
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Specialty Meal LTO
Meal Kit Brand HelloFresh Debuts the Date Night and the Big Game Bites
Puppy Dating App Giveaways
Rover Rewards Dating App Users Who Replace Fish Pics with Pups
Romantic Dating App Experiences
The Bumble 'Success Stories' Campaign Includes a Las Vegas Contest
Themed Gaming Console Bundles
The Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle Comes with a Game
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
Inclusive Tinder Features
Tinder Launches New Profile Features to Support Authentic Connections
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
AI Wedding Tools
Joy Launches ChatGPT Tool For Weddings
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Miniature Animated Custom Figurines
Funko Launches the new Pop! Yourself Custom Service
Sensualized Dinner Dates
The K-Y Desire Darkroom Inspires Romance & Rediscovery
Three-People Wine Bottle Prototypes
19 Crimes's Throuple Bottle of Wine is for Valentine's Day
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Branded Dating Experiments
Whirlpool's Care Profiles Had Daters Share Photos of Doing Chores
Handmade Elegant Engagement Box
Nature-Inspired Handmade Wood and Resin Engagement Ring Boxes
Non-Traditional Valentine's Wines
19 Crimes' Valentine's Wine Bottle Celebrates All Relationships
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Multi-Passionate Party Consulting Companies
Pearls and Honey Offers Catering & Event Planning
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Reality Show-Inspired Games
Netflix Unveils the Love is Blind Game Ahead of New Season
TikTok Disney Collabs
TikTok and Disney Collaborate to Celebrate Disney's Centennial Anniversary
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Valentine's Burger Kits
The White Castle Love Kit Offers a Romantic At-Home Dining Experience
Gamified Video Dating Apps
IRLY is a Dating App by Gen Z for Gen Z
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Romantic Mobile Game Events
The Pokémon Go Carnival of Love Event Celebrates Valentine's Day
AI-Generated Wedding Registries
Honeyfund Experiments with AI in New Finally Ever After Registry
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Toaster Pastry Prediction Platforms
Prop-Tarts Challenges Pop-Tarts Fans' Intuition
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
Virtual Car Meetups
7-Eleven is Inviting Fans to Meet Virtually in Fortnite
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Modern Regency Wedding Stationery
Bridgerton x The Knot Helps Couples Regally Announce Their Union
Date Planning Apps
DUO Helps Couples Enjoy Exciting Relationship Experiences with Their Partner
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
QSR Collaborative Game Ventures
KFC and The Legend of Zelda Join on the Recipe Run Project
Matrimonial Onion Ring Giveaways
BurgerFi is Celebrating Couples on National Onion Ring Day
Thoughtful Conversation Cards
Lumitory's Conversation Cards Offer Thought-Provoking Prompts
Chip-Crusted Tenders
Lay's is Sharing a "Marry Me" Meal Recipe Using Its Sweet and Spicy Chips
Interactive Romantic Comedy Experiences
Netflix's Choose Love is its First Interactive Rom-Com
Playful Valentine's Day Gifts
The Clever Candy 2024 Valentine’s Day Collection Has Been Unveiled
3D-Printed Wedding Dresses
Ada Hefetz Used 3D Printing Technology to Make Three Unique Dresses
Themed Heart-Shaped Chips
Japanese Snack Brand Calbee Unviels its Valentine's Day Chips
Portable Game Device Cameras
The Game Boy Mini Camera by Christopher Graves has a Custom Board
Pre-Loved Wedding Hubs
eBay is Meeting the Growing Demand for Secondhand Bridalwear
Intimacy-Promoting Card Games
Coconu's Connect Card Game is Catered to Couples
Valentine’s Day Dinner Series
Shake Shack’s Debuts the 'Love Shack' Menu for Valentine's Day
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Collaborative Romantic Mealkits
Goodfood Partnered with Bumble on the Third Date Meal Kit
Expansive Valentine's Treat Ranges
The Mars Valentine's Day Products are Here for 2024
Curated Wedding Gift Boxes
Confetë Party Box's Wedding Collection Simplifies Wedding Season
Automobile-Inspired Wedding Bands
U-Treasure Presents New Wedding Bands Inspired by Honda
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Free Gym Weddings
Blink Fitness is Helping Couples Tie the Knot on Valentine's Day
AI Wedding Vow Generator
This AI Tool Helps Relieve Some of the Pressure on the Big Day
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Iconic Game Presentation Events
Nintendo is Hosting a Dedicated 'Direct' for Super Mario Wonder
Artful Wedding Stationery
The Minted x The Met Wedding Collection Makes Masterpieces Customizable
$290 Leap Year Weddings
Aviation Gin's Unique Leap Year Wedding Offer at Ryan Reynolds' Distillery
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Romantic Getaway Platforms
Travel Platform LOVU Introduces the BETA for its Romantic Travel App
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Meme-Based Dating Sites
Schmooze Helps Singles Find Love Through Memes and Jokes
Anime-Themed DJ Sets
The Universal Studios Japan Halloween Party Features Pokémon DJs
Quirky eCard Platforms
Happiepages Has an Online Celebratory Card for Any Occassion
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
Playful Dating Experiment Campaigns
Kraft's Swipe Right for Mayo Campaign Social Experiment
Luxury Bridal Rental Platforms
P.S. Bridal Rental Lets Brides Rent Out Their Own Wedding Dresses
Handmade Romantic Baked Goods
Paris Baguette's Valentine's Day Treats Include Six Varieties
Anniversary-Honoring Holograms
Walt Disney Comes Back as a Hologram for Disney's 100th Anniversary
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Individual Nugget QSR Campaigns
The McDonald's Chicken McNuggets of Love Promotion is Celebratory
Pink Tonal Gaming Controllers
Nintendo Previews the Upcoming Pink Colorway for the Joycons
Adventure-Based Game Consoles
Nintendo Unveil 'Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' OLED Switch
Regal Adventure Game Designs
The Princess Peach: Showtime! Game Has a Simplistic Mission
Digital Relationship Spaces
Tether is Designed for Couples to Share Photos, Moments, and More
Creature-Collecting Game Expansions
Nintendo Announced its First Major Expansions for Pokemon S/V
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Card-Sending App Features
Moonpig's Dating Game Invites its Users to Send Love Letters to Matches
Personalized Holiday Newsletters
Pics & Wishes is a Line of Multi-Media Greetings
Valentine's Day Flight Promotions
PLAY Airlines Ran Valentine's Day Deals This Year
Romantic Poke Bowls
Island Fin Poké Co. Spreads Love with Irresistible Valentine's Day Offer
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario
Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives
Nikon Asia Launches Heartography with Snapped Photos by Pets
Singles Pizza Promotions
Pizza Pizza Changed Its Name to Celebrate Singles on Valentine's
Audio Guest Books
FêteFone is a Unique Guest Book Alternative for Weddings
Iconic Sidescroller Franchises
Nintendo's Mario Returns in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch
Relaxed Interactive Mobile Games
Nintendo and Niantic Join Forces on the Pikmin Finder Game
Vibrant Celebratory Gaming Consoles
The Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition is Sleek
Milestone-Marking Relationship Maps
Lovecation Moments is the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift
Monster-Battling Tournament Games
Nintendo Annouced 'Pokemon Stadium' is Coming to Switch Online
Curated Wedding Marketplaces
Minted Weddings Marketplace is a Destination for Decor, Gifts & More
Cash-Gifting Greeting Cards
Hallmark + Venmo Cards Simultaneously Share Heartfelt Messages & Money
Digital Wedding Registry Services
Etsy Announces its 'Create a Wedding Registry' Feature
Global Love Story Maps
WhereWeMet.Org Shares Love Stories on a World Map
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Corporate Team Building Parties
It's Game Night Revolutionizes Corporate Team Building in Toronto
Musical Relationship Compatibility Testers
Lovebird Takes a Funky Approach to Relationship Testing
Shared Wedding Planing Tools
Zola's Split the Decitions Uses Reduces Wedding Planning Conflict
Platforming Game Spin-Offs
Nintendo Announced 'Princess Peach: Showtime' Focusing on the Character
Personalized Game Show Generators
Quizado Lets You Host Your Own Family Feud-Style Game Nights
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies
Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups
Couples Can Wed in Times Square This Valentine's Day
Romantic Date Night Questionnaires
LLV: Date Night Questions Poses a More Engaging Date Activity
Animation-Inspired Themed Hotels
Disneyland Resort Debuts the New Pixar Place Hotel
Boomer-Focused Voter Advertisements
Perth Creatives Launch the New Groom-a-Boomer Voting Campaign
AI Love Letters
LoveLeetr Uses AI to Produce Sentimental Messages
Seamless Wedding Planners
The Nook Theory Wedding Planner Makes Wedding Planning Fun & Easy
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space