It’s that time of the year again where we spill the top proposal trends for 2026!
If you’re planning to pop the question in 2026, you’re in for something truly special. This year’s proposal trends are bigger, more creative and more personalised than ever before, with couples wanting moments that feel unforgettable!
From statement styling to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, here are the top proposal trends we cannot wait to see more of in 2026.
1. Oversized Bows
2026 is officially the year of the oversized bow.
We are seeing bows everywhere – wrapped around floral hearts, framing proposal aisles, tied to champagne towers and draped over statement backdrops. This trend brings a soft, romantic and fashion-forward feel to proposals and creates the most beautiful editorial style photos.
If your partner loves luxury details and modern romance, oversized bows are the perfect way to elevate your proposal styling and make your setup feel straight out of a magazine shoot.
2. Tech Proposals (Drones, Light Shows & Projectors)
Proposals have entered their high-tech era.
Couples are choosing to surprise their partners with drone proposals flying in with “Will You Marry Me?” banners, custom light shows over the water, and projected proposal messages onto buildings, cliffs and beaches. These tech-driven moments create a jaw-dropping wow factor and are perfect for those who want something completely unique and unforgettable.
This trend is all about creating a moment your partner never sees coming, and one they will talk about forever.
3. Content Creators
One of the biggest trends for 2026 is having a content creator capture your proposal moment.
Rather than just traditional photography, couples are choosing to have their story told through raw, emotional behind-the-scenes videos, Instagram Reels and TikToks. It’s the perfect way to experience your proposal again and again, exactly as it happened.
We still love professional proposal photography, but content creators have become an essential part of a modern proposal.
4. Rooftop & Terrace Locations
Rooftop and terrace proposals are having a huge moment in 2026.
There is nothing quite like popping the question with the city skyline behind you, the sun setting in the distance and the lights of the city beginning to glow. These locations offer the perfect balance of privacy and breathtaking views, creating an intimate love bubble high above the city.
Whether it’s a sunset terrace proposal or a luxury rooftop setup, these locations are guaranteed to leave your partner completely speechless.
5. Unique Locations
Couples are moving away from crowded tourist spots and choosing truly unforgettable locations for their proposal.
We are seeing a huge rise in demand for iconic yet intimate settings such as Taronga Zoo overlooking Sydney Harbour and the dramatic cliff-top views at Jonah’s Boutique Hotel and Restaurant. These locations create a once-in-a-lifetime backdrop that you simply cannot replicate anywhere else, making your proposal feel extra special and deeply personal.
6. Coloured Engagement Ring Stones
2026 is the year of individuality when it comes to engagement rings.
While classic diamonds will always be beautiful, more couples are choosing coloured stones to tell their own love story. Champagne diamonds, pink diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and morganites are all trending, allowing each ring to feel completely unique and full of meaning.
Your engagement ring becomes a true reflection of your partner’s personality and your relationship.
7. Experience-Based Proposals
Our favourite proposal trend for 2026 is the experience proposal.
Couples no longer want just a single moment – they want a full romantic journey. Helicopter flights, private yacht cruises, luxury picnics and sunset experiences are all being combined with the proposal itself to create an unforgettable adventure.
Your proposal becomes the start of a love story you will remember for the rest of your lives.
8. Post-Proposal Parties
Why let the celebration end after the “YES”?
Post-proposal parties are one of the fastest growing trends for 2026. After the proposal, your partner is surprised with a beautifully styled celebration complete with champagne, canapés and your closest friends and family waiting to celebrate with you.
Your partner thinks the proposal is the big surprise… then the party begins.
These are the proposal trends we cannot wait to see more of in 2026.
If you’re ready to start planning your dream proposal, we are here to create a moment your partner will never forget.
xxx
Tania + Gloria
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Tania and Gloria own Australia’s leading proposal planning services, My Proposal Co. With over 2,000 perfect marriage proposals and romantic dates under their belt, you know you’re in good hands. When it comes to proposal planning, they create the perfect fusion between genuinely romantic and thoughtfully designed events. My Proposal Co. have appeared across national and international media outlets as experts in all things romantic.
