Food is one of humanity’s greatest pleasures. There’s nothing like a home-cooked meal to touch that deep place that needs nurturing and comfort. As such, it’s no wonder so many people today describe themselves as ‘foodies’. This title is no longer the privilege of those skinny enough to indulge. At some point in the last few decades, much of humanity has learned to enjoy food without gaining weight, and even gym-goers frequently post photos on Instagram of delicious-looking food, whether it’s their own preparation or those enjoyed in restaurants.
And the beauty of it is that the food can be paired with almost any event. Special moments between a couple, for example, can be enhanced with a nice meal or a special edible treat. Proof of this are numerous food-related proposal ideas that will surely interest food-loving bride and groom.
the classic way
The most classic and perennial food-related proposal ideas are, of course, the fancy restaurant meal during which the question is asked. A sure favourite, though potentially expensive, a candlelit dinner at a fancy restaurant is one of the best ways to ensure ‘yes’.
Another perennial favourite, though more in the realm of fiction than reality today, is the box of chocolates. The more health and figure conscious bride or groom may resist this kind of choice from their partner, but a clearly conveyed message is sure to captivate and could well lead to the most coveted response.
The way of DIY
Another excellent way to pose the question, and one of the most important additions to the list of modern proposals, is home cooking, prepared by the couple and enjoyed in a romantic setting. This choice conveys love, tenderness and a desire to impress, and when combined with a presentation of the ring, is sure to captivate the bride or groom enough to ensure the likelihood of a positive response.
This type of proposal ceremony is much more likely to be enjoyed if the party preparing the food isn’t usually the ‘kitchen’ type, so less cooking-savvy brides and grooms may want to keep this in mind.
the innovative way
Aside from these classic and safe proposal ideas that involve food, the most creative bride and groom will surely be able to add a few of their own to the list. Spelling out the icing on a cake question with Smarties or cookies, for example, isn’t uncommon, and certain types of brides and grooms may even appreciate slightly less conventional ideas. For example: do you have a pizza-loving pizza addict as a partner? Scribble the question on the pizza box.
No matter how you choose to go about it, however, one thing is for sure: Engagement proposals and food are definitely not mutually exclusive. Quite the contrary, they can be combined in many extravagant ways.