So, you’re about to propose? Congratulations! Proposals are big news, and when you’re trying to figure out the perfect way to ask the person you love to spend the rest of your lives together, you want to do it memorably and in a way that you both can enjoy.

If you haven’t decided how to go about it yet, consider proposing with chocolate. Chocolate is versatile, and a favourite of many people. There are many different ways to propose with chocolate, although we do have a few ideas to get you started.

If you want the proposal to be private and casual, trying hiding the ring in a box of high-quality gourmet chocolates. The ring can be wrapped in a bonbon and placed in the centre of the box. After presenting the chocolates as a gift, suggest they try the one with the ring. Their enjoyment at receiving a gorgeous box of chocolates will just be the start when the happy surprise is revealed. Some chocolate gift boxes also come paired with other items, such as flowers or champagne. This adds a nice touch of class and passion to a private proposal, showcasing to them your care and attention to detail.

Custom chocolates can also be part of something bigger. Most restaurants are happy to assist with proposals if you ask. They can either provide a special dessert themselves or keep one you provide ready to go. Take your partner to their favourite restaurant, enjoy a lovely dinner, and then have the chocolate proposal brought out. This can take any form, from a gorgeous chocolate dessert to a selection of after-dinner mints with the ring nestled among them.

You can also have the ring be hidden in a chocolate mousse or other dessert but be careful! Not only does this result in a sticky ring, but people have actually swallowed engagement rings before. Purchase a clear or coloured plastic capsule, small enough to hide in the dessert but too big to miss (or swallow!). This way, the surprise is maintained, but the ring stays clean. The capsules are inexpensive and can be easily opened and closed.

You can also order custom message boxes. These boxes are made of small blocks of chocolate, each with a letter printed on it. They can be put together to write any message you want and packed neatly into a lovely gift box. Place the ring in the box or save it for a big reveal later; the choice is yours.

Chocolate’s work isn’t done after the question is asked either. Save the date cards are an important part of planning a wedding: why not make yours more memorable by printing all the details on a custom-designed wrapper for a block of high-quality chocolate?

You can also have custom chocolate pieces on your wedding day that will add a touch of personalisation and class to the ceremony. You can have edible centrepieces or personalised place setting labels for each guest in the form of a small chocolate block. You can even have an assortment of photos printed with edible ink as part of each table’s decorations.

And of course, don’t forget the wedding cake. Chocolate decorations can be remarkably complex, adding a gorgeous and delicious flair to your cake. And when everything’s over and it's time for the guests to leave, they can take home personalised treat bags as a thank you gift, with their name or a short message written in chocolate.

When proposing, chocolate is a versatile option with strong associations with romance and luxury that can only add to your special moment.