When it comes to engagement rings and wedding rings, there are so many different factors to consider in achieving the perfect proposal and the perfect piece of jewelry to accompany it. Making sure that everything you do is going to match and personal style and the presence of your intended betrothed is the most important thing, and this can be achieved by going through a checklist of the most important elements.

These include things like the perfect time, the perfect place, the perfect occasion, the perfect time of day and of course, the perfect beautiful engagement ring!

What inspires the choice of ring is diverse and intensely personal. You might be driven by a particular style era such as Art Deco or Victorian, a particular designer or an ethos such as contemporary, vintage or floral. You might be impressed by the latest trend. 

Whatever inspires the choice, you will still wear the ring year-round so in that sense it is evergreen. What is not evergreen, however, is the time of year for the proposal. 

Each season brings a whole host of different ideas for a special proposal that really screams the time of year. Fall is the perfect season for both a proposal and a wedding! From romantic fall engagement photos to captivating fall engagement ideas to the universally flattering classic fall wedding colors, there is just so much to love about the prospect of engagement and marriage ceremonies during the autumn.

To help you get into the mood for taking the next big step in your relationship, here are some of our favorite fall proposal ideas, followed by the best tips for picking out an autumn-inspired engagement ring that will work perfectly in amazing fall engagement photos!

Fall Proposal Ideas

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Propose In The Pumpkin Patch

Nothing screams fall quite like a classic pumpkin patch, so what better location to get down on one knee in true seasonal style? If you are the kind of couple who love to indulge in every pumpkin spice related at this time of year, then popping the all-important question in a pumpkin patch is perfect!

Thinking ahead to things like engagement photo locations, you couldn't ask for better autumnal colors and colorful leaves than a pumpkin patch. Try to pick a day and time when the sun is shining in the sky and the photographic memories that you have to treasure from the day are as stunning as they can be!

Spooky Halloween Proposal

Of course, let's remember that the fall isn't just a time for cute changing nature and pumpkin spice lattes, it is also the time of year when we get to be as spooky as we want to be in a certain month!

Halloween week provides the perfect backdrop for an unconventional couple to take their relationship to the next level, and you don't need us to say just how many engagement photo ideas there are that can spring up thanks to the amazing decor of this holiday!

The thing to remember is that an autumnal engagement doesn't automatically have to go down the so-called 'classic engagement' route. If you are both goth and spooky at heart, then take the opportunity to pop the question in the atmosphere that represents you the best!

Romantic to the Core in Apple Orchard

Of course, if you prefer to opt for something more traditional for the harvest season, then there are plenty of spots besides a pumpkin patch. An apple orchard, for example, provides that perfect kind of scenery for a picturesque proposal.

Apple picking is one of the most common and popular autumn activities which means that you can easily arrange a surprise because your partner won't suspect anything other than a classic autumn day out!

Something else that can come from an apple orchard proposal is that it might lead to a barn wedding in the same location as the proposal, a full-circle romantic gesture!

With Friends And Family At Thanksgiving

Along with Halloween, the other brilliant celebration that takes place during this time of year is of course Thanksgiving!

If you are trying to find a natural occasion where your friends and family are going to be congregated, then Thanksgiving provides the perfect opportunity for a proposal in front of all of the people who matter the most to you and your partner.

It will be a beautiful scene during a beautiful season full of beautiful celebrations. Beauty is very much the keyword when it comes to proposals of marriage during the fall!

Around A Campfire

If you want a way that can incorporate some of the different natural elements of the season that aren't necessarily to do with pumpkins and apples, then how about around a stunning campfire during a camping trip?

Autumn is the perfect time to go on a comfortable camping trip with a partner, as the extreme heat of the summer has disappeared and the autumn location ideas are still full of delicate and beautiful nature around this time.

There aren't many dramatic backdrops for a perfect engagement better than a campfire with the broad, wide landscape of somewhere like a national park to set the mood for getting down on one knee!

During a Nature Walk

If you both love the outdoors, a fall hike is not going to be a signpost for a surprise proposal. A scenic nature trail, a hike through a nature reserve or even a leisurely stroll through a beautiful park is a wonderful way to enjoy the colors and crisp air of fall.

Pack a picnic - or even just a bottle of champagne - and when you find the perfect spot, express your love and commitment while down on one knee. Definitely an Instagram moment. 

Bring the Outdoors Indoors

If you don't have any of the outside opportunities above, you can have an indoor proposal inspired by the natural beauty of fall. It doesn't take much imagination to evoke fall indoors. Think of the autumnal colors - red, orange, yellow, brown, bronze -  and decorate your chosen spot with balloons, garlands and flowers (chrysanthemums are a riot of color in the fall). Light the space with fall-scented candles and the scene is set. 

What Engagement Ring To Choose?

So, now that you have a bunch of engagement proposal ideas to select from, the only thing left to do is make sure that you are armed with the perfect diamond engagement ring to seal the deal!

The main concern when choosing an engagement ring should always be the personal preferences and personal style of the person you are proposing to, but there are a few subtle ways to incorporate the magic of the fall season if you want to make everything connected.

In terms of colors, the metal choices that best echo the vibrant leaves of fall are definitely yellow gold and rose gold. They certainly echo the natural autumnal tones of the season better than white gold, silver or platinum. The array of gold options should certainly be considered, even if they are not seen as traditional for an engagement ring.

There is no doubt that clear diamonds are still the most popular, but don't discount the wide variety of other colored stones that can provide a real pop of accent color to echo the brown shades and deep shades of nature during this time of year. Depending on the skin tone of your partner, a colored stone might actually be much more flattering on the finger, so it is worth considering!

Some fall motifs are present in engagement rings. You may find leaf designs, floral themes, sinuous bends and twists like tree branches and even textures like bark. 

We invite you to browse the collection of engagement rings at Danhov. We're sure you'll find the perfect diamond engagement ring for the heartfelt proposal you're planning.