Proposal Ideas With Kids That Bring You Together as a Family

Whether you have children or your partner does, popping the question with your little ones or teens is a beautiful way to begin your life as a blended family. There are several sweet proposal ideas with kids that bring everyone together. This includes holding up cute will you marry me signs to proposing at home during game night.

Involving family in your proposal doesn't mean you can't include an element of romance. Let your kids see how much you love your partner with a romantic proposal. No matter how you get down on one knee, we gathered the best blended family proposal ideas. Pro Tip: To remember the moment with your future partner and children, find a skilled wedding and proposal photographer on The Knot Vendor Marketplace to capture your proposal.

In this story:

• 8 Creative Proposal Ideas With Kids
• Tips For Including Your Kids in Your Proposal

8 Creative Proposal Ideas With Kids

From planning to the proposal, let the kids help you pop the question. A treasure hunt, fashion show and custom proposal song are just a few proposal ideas involving your child.

Proposal Treasure Hunt

Take your partner on an exciting treasure hunt that ends with an engagement ring. Set up the hunt at home, at your favorite park or in your town. Ask the kids to write out clues for each treasure hunt stop. If your last stop is at home, let your partner find their engagement ring in a hidden spot. Or hold onto the ring until you reach your final location as you hunt around town. Clues should include places and things that are significant to you, your partner and your children. This might include the first place you had a coffee date, where you first met your partner's kids or a keepsake that's special to all of you.

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Say It With Sidewalk Chalk

Decorate your driveway or sidewalk with a colorful proposal. Purchase several packs of sidewalk chalk and encourage everyone to draw creative pictures and patterns. Don't forget to write "Will you marry me?" in the center of your masterpiece. Place your design somewhere your partner is sure to see it when they arrive home. If seeing you waiting outside for them doesn't get their attention, your colorful work of art definitely will. Just make sure they don't park on top of it. This idea is best for a daytime proposal.

Family Game Night Proposal

Get together with your partner and children for a family game night that includes a surprise proposal. Play several rounds of charades or Pictionary until you're ready to pop the question. When it's your partner's turn to guess, have one of the kids act out or draw the phrase "Will you marry me?" Conveniently forget to set the timer so your partner has plenty of time to guess the correct answer. Get down on one knee with the engagement ring as soon as they get it right.

Fashion Show

This proposal idea with kids is great if you and your partner have multiple children. Order custom t-shirts for each child to wear that say "will," "you" and "marry." You'll wear the final shirt that says, "me?" Tell your partner you took the kids shopping and have them put on a fashion show. Buy a few new items of clothing for them to show off, then have everyone change into their custom shirts and walk back out to the runway. You will then put on your "me?" shirt and walk out with the engagement ring.

Write a Proposal Song

If you and your kids can sing or play an instrument, write a song together to perform for your partner. Take time to practice together while your partner isn't at home. If the children are singing with you, make copies of the lyrics so everyone remembers what to sing. Tap into your children's creativity by letting them play an instrument they already know. When it's time for your proposal, perform the song for your partner at home or during a family picnic at the park.

Family Trip

Plan a getaway with your partner and the kids that includes a proposal. You have the option to plan the trip with your partner or whisk them away on a surprise vacation. Whichever you choose, plan a moment during your trip to pop the question with the kids. Have one of the kids tell your partner beforehand that they want to visit a specific location on your vacation. Then purchase the tickets and make arrangements for the outing, which will become the spot where you propose.

Perform a Skit

Do the children love putting on plays for you and your partner? Work together to create a skit that ends with you getting down on one knee. Help them write a script with a line or moment that would draw attention to you and your partner, giving you the opportunity to propose. While you're relaxing at home remind the kids that they mentioned a new play they wrote and you'd love to see it. As you watch the performance with your partner, get ready to bring out the engagement ring at the perfect moment.

Surprise Sign Proposal

This simple blended family proposal idea is easy for younger kids and still lets them participate in the fun. Purchase or make a sign that reads, "Will you marry me?" Give it to your child to hold as you get down on one knee. Surprise your partner as they come home, while they're out with a friend who is in on the plan, or while you're enjoying a family outing. Set up your space with candles, music, balloons or other items that bring an element of romance to the moment.

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Tips For Including Your Kids in Your Proposal

Planning a marriage proposal with kids is exciting, but sometimes tricky, especially with little ones. Here are a few things to consider when including your children in your proposal.

Keep the Child's Age in Mind

As you plan your proposal, keep your child's age in mind. Choose an idea that allows them to be involved somehow in the proposal, but isn't too complicated or too boring. For example, you probably wouldn't let your two-year-old write your entire proposal song. On that same note, your teen may get bored just standing around holding a sign.

Practice With the Kids

No matter the age of your kids, practice your proposal plan a few times to get the timing right. This is especially important if there are multiple children involved. Practicing also gets everyone excited for the big moment. Encourage your children and let them know that it's OK if something doesn't go perfectly on the day of the proposal.

Give Them Easy Tasks

The bulk of the planning and execution of the proposal falls on your shoulders. While the children are there to help, they shouldn't be responsible for critical details like booking reservations, making backup plans in case of bad weather, etc. Give them easy tasks that get them involved and keep the proposal fun. Also, don't give the engagement ring to your child or teen. Even if they are older and trustworthy, the ring is your sole responsibility.