Planning a proposal by the pool for Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day took the top spot in the rundown of most popular dates to propose for the first time ever in 2020 and has remained one of the best times to pop the question ever since, and for good reason.

Whilst seen as an overrated time to ask that very important question in previous years, the romance of 14 February simply can’t be denied. Love is officially in the air on Valentine’s Day and what better gift to give than a sparkling engagement ring!

If you have access to a swimming pool at home or elsewhere, you’ll want to read our essential guide to planning the perfect proposal.

Why the pool is a great place to propose

Your swimming pool is a spectacular setting for parties and laid-back meetups so why wouldn’t it be the location for your Valentine’s Day proposal?

The golden rule to planning a great proposal that your new fiancée will remember for the rest of their days is not to over-plan as HuffPost describes:

“For some reason when men get stressed out, they can overdo things. As a Proposal Planner, I have seen men add too much detail because they just want to make sure it is very special. Keep in mind that you can go overboard. You don't need singers, dancers, limos, helicopters, flowers, picture frames, guitarists, mariachi bands, jugglers, and more. Just a couple ‘big’ surprises are more than enough and even that is not necessary.”

If you have a swimming pool at home, you’ll already have a fantastic setting for your proposal. It doesn’t take much to make your swimming pool a beautiful place to propose, which means you can go easy on the added extras and make your proposal personal, romantic and truly unforgettable.

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Planning – not over-planning – makes perfect when proposing to that special someone in your life. By selecting a sentimental location at home by the pool, you can focus on what’s important and even surprise your loved one by having family and friends there too.

Hiring a photographer is another proposal planning bonus we’d recommend. By recruiting a professional, you can concentrate on presenting that sparkler and telling your partner exactly how you feel, without worrying about whether you’ve captured the moment on camera.

Your swimming pool proposal setting can be made extra romantic rather easily. Think music and flowers to make your poolside set-up as beautiful as it should be.

Your home pool is a particularly great place to propose this Valentine’s Day if you want to continue the celebration too, whether that’s in the form of a home cooked meal for two by the pool or an impromptu pool party indoors with your nearest and dearest.

If you’re planning a poolside Valentine’s Day proposal, it’s time to fall in love with your pool all over again with our pool prep tips for this very special occasion.

At London Swimming Pool Company we specialise in swimming pool maintenance, servicing and refurbishment, so if you have a pool that’s in need of regular maintenance or a facelift, contact us for an initial discussion – there’s no substitute for expert advice. If you have an older swimming pool that needs upgrading, we suggest planning your refurbishment for the autumn, so all the work is done and dusted before the next swimming season.