Sun, sand, calling seagulls and rushing waves- the beach is a picturesque setting for any summer activities, from a simple first date to an oceanside wedding, or of course, a proposal. We’ve gathered a few ideas for how to propose at the beach.

Kites are fun AND a great way to propose!

Kites are fun AND a great way to propose!

Go Fly a Kite

Strong winds blow along the seashore, making the beach one of the best places to fly kites. It’s a lighthearted and common pastime, and will sound like a pleasant way to spend an afternoon with your sweetheart. Surprise her, however, with a custom decorated kite, blazoned with the all important question: Will you marry me?

Vacation Rental

A romantic getaway is always welcome, and beachfront houses are a special delight; the salt air is refreshing, the scenery is stunning, and there is plenty to do up and down the coast. Suggest a few nights away in a secluded retreat, and arrange all the details for her. Little will she suspect your motives, until you lead her into a beachside bower decorated for an idyllic proposal. Fill the cottage with flowers and light, and be prepared to go down on one knee as soon as she realizes what is happening; the house itself will give you a quiet hideaway to celebrate together, and a pleasant memory to revisit whenever you think of the ocean.

Picnic

Nothing is more simple or more elegant than a shared picnic on a sunny stretch of sand. The Heart Bandits offer a romantic beach proposal package that arranges a picnic for you and your love on a secluded stretch of beach, so that you can stumble across the setup together- a comfortable blanket and cushions strewn with rose petals, photos of the two of you together, and cider and chocolate strawberries to celebrate with after she says yes. This is a heart-stoppingly romantic and intimate way to propose.

If you have your heart set on proposing on golden sands by a rolling sea, but need help arranging the details into the proposal idea you know she deserves, call The Heart Bandits. They will walk you through the process of creating the perfect beach proposal.

Marvin