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Featured Proposals

Browse some of our favorite real marriage proposals.
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Washington DC

Celina and John

Restaurant, Personal

Brittany and Thaddeus

Personal

Maryland

Kristina and George

With Friends and Family

Mexico

Geneva and Sydney

Destination

Australia, Sydney

Jesse and Jessy

Beach, Photoshoot

Proposal Ideas

Need some inspiration? Check out the most popular marriage proposal themes.
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Proposal Videos

Grab the tissues and watch our favorite marriage proposal videos.
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KYLE & CEILIDH

A "Perfect" Proposal (Ed Sheeran Cover) - Watch till the end

Editor's Choice

Surprise Positano Proposal!

AMELIA & JEFF

The Sweetest Paint-Night Proposal!

APRIL & ALEX

This Airport Proposal Has Us In TEARS!

Proposal Advice

Don’t know where to start? We’re here to help!
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Why How They Asked?

How They Asked inspires readers by celebrating love with one-of-a-kind proposal stories from all walks of life. We believe the language of love is universal, and that is why we are a site for everyone. With hundreds of real marriage proposal stories and videos, proposal ideas and steps for planning the perfect proposal, an engagement ring quiz, and so much more. What truly matters is your love story, and we welcome all sexual orientations, ethnicities, cultures, religions, and beyond, with open hearts. Check out everything our site has to offer and happy proposing!

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Umit Yildirim, Alyssa Beck Photography, Ashley Arden Photography, Daniel Cojocaru