Relationship Tips: 12 Romantic Ways To Propose to Your Girlfriend

We are in the month of love and with Valentine's day approaching, you might want to pop the question on that special day. Or maybe you have plans of proposing anytime soon and you want it to be much more memorable, romantic and unexpected but you've run out of ideas?

Here are some great ideas to help you out.

1. On the days leading up to February 14, plant Valentine's Day cards with sweet messages written inside, around the house. Then on Valentine's Day, present them with a box of chocolates containing, the ring.

2. Gather a bunch of your friends and family for a party and have everyone put on a T-shirt or carry balloons filled with helium (otherwise they won't float) bearing one of the letters in the phrase, "Will you marry me?" Then during the party suggest a group picture to reveal the message.

3. Spell your proposal out in glow-in-the-dark star stickers on your ceiling. Get into bed, turn the lights off and wait for the gasp. Refrigerator magnet letters work too!

4. Cut out the bottom of a huge refrigerator box, wrap it with pretty paper and ribbon, and attach a card that says, "What's inside the box is a gift to last a lifetime." Then, "deliver" yourself to your soon-to-be fiance's doorstep.

5. Slip the ring on while your soon-to-be fiance is sleeping and then do a romantic morning wake-up call with champagne and strawberries.

6.During the holiday season, use outdoor string lights to write out, "Will you marry me?" on the front of your house, apartment or lawn. Station your friends and family secretly inside and come up with an excuse to linger out front. Then have someone flip the switch to reveal the message.

7.Have a friend take photos of you with posters that say, "will," "you," "marry" and "me?" Then make plans to meet up in a special spot, and before you arrive, text the photos in order. When the last message goes through, show up and get down on one knee.

8.Put together a gift basket of yummy treats–like dark chocolate, coffee or fresh fruit—and hide the ring among the presents (in its box, so it doesn't get lost in the goodies).

9. On your partner's birthday, plan a "surprise party," and then pretend to ruin the surprise by having him or her get there early. The real shock will be when you propose and all of your friends and family show up afterward to celebrate.

10. Surprise your fiance with a pet you've always wanted to get together (bunny, kitten, puppy) under the Christmas tree and tie the ring around its neck. Or substitute a stuffed animal—still cute, but less maintenance!

11. Have a friend or family member set up a picnic—complete with wine and cheese, of course—for you in a park. Then ask your partner to take a hike with you and then take her to the place, as though you both just stumble upon this surprise proposal picnic.

12.Rent a Vespa, scooter or bikes to tour the city and invite your soon-to-be fiance for a ride, but remind him or her to be safe and wear a helmet. Hand over the helmet (with the ring box already in it), and then you can zip around town to celebrate.