Many young women look forward to the day their man chooses to propose. Let’s face it, it’s still one of the most romantic events in a lifetime, and it should be memorable when he slips the diamond engagement ring on your finger and asks you to spend the rest of your life with him.

Whether he gets down on one knee, or says it across a candlelit dinner table is going to be up to him – but we’re offering a few suggestions here for creative proposals neither of you will ever forget.

1. Fireworks.Naturally, the fireworks between you deserves a symbolic inclusion in your proposal, right? Fireworks offer an exciting, colorful, and thoughtful backdrop when the time comes to get on one knee and produce that diamond engagement ring. This, of course, is going to take some planning and coordinating, but it is well worth the effort. Check out OrderFireworksOnline.com – these pyrotechnic experts can help any groom coordinate a proposal to remember. (Keep them in mind for wedding fireworks too.

2. Picnic Proposal. Once you’ve bought the of her dreams, you can plan a picnic for two and propose to her in a romantic scene straight out of , there’s more than one way to plan a picnic proposal: have the picnic set up in advance (with a scout to keep an eye on your setup until you return with your girl); or you can carry it with you in a traditional wicker basket. Champaign, strawberries, and your choice of additional delectables. Big blanket in a secluded spot – maybe one accessible only by horseback, maybe a place you both know and love, or maybe someplace she’s never been before. If it’s not too windy, a picnic by candlelight at sunset could be oh so romantic (followed by a post-sunset fireworks display – perfect touch!)

3. Dinner by candlelight. This is a great idea if you want to surprise her – but only if you two are in the habit of candle lit dinners. She’ll immediately suspect something is up if you never dine in romantic restaurants. Of course, if she is suspicious and you want to really surprise her, wait until the meal is over and you’re ready to leave the restaurant to slip that on her finger and ask her “the” question. Whether you decide to get on one knee, include serenading waiters, or have her “discover” the ring in her Champaign glass is up to you. Just make sure she doesn’t inadvertently swallow the ring.

4. Are you a musician? Singing your intentions to the woman you love could be the most romantic way to ask her to marry you. If you can write the song, even better! Find a venue that will allow you to perform a few songs – with her in the audience providing you with moral support. Have her in your pocket, ready to produce once you’ve caught her off guard with a special love song. You’ll have the whole place choking up with your sweet and heartfelt proposal.

5. Look, up in the sky. Of course, there’s always the seventh inning stretch at the baseball stadium – see if you can have your proposal come up as a scoreboard message. Or the flying banner over the beach you visit every Sunday. Have friends on hand with a camera to catch every moment, as there will never be anything quite as memorable as the look on her face when she realizes you’re slipping a on her hand while she gazes up at the message.

There’s plenty of ways to propose, just make sure you plan ahead, beginning with choosing the diamond engagement ring you plan to give her. Remember, it is a ring she will wear for the rest of her life, and a big investment. Decide whether you want to design your own ring, or purchase a preset ring. Do your homework on purchasing diamonds, and if necessary recruit a trusted friend or family member of hers to help in the decision-making process. She may have her heart set on a marquis or Asscher cut diamond in a vintage setting. Would you know how to choose the ring of her dreams? Make it your number one priority to research and buy the ring she really wants.

And remember, the marriage proposal is an exciting event for both of you. It’s going to take some effort and planning on your part, but make it fun, make it memorable, and enjoy the first step toward your life together.