20 Creative Promposal Ideas That’ll Make Them Say Yes
Lauren Miolene
Editor
Prom season is almost here, and you know what that means—it’s time to pull out all the stops for the ultimate promposal! Asking someone to prom is no longer just posing the question with a nervous smile. Oh no, we’re in the era of confetti cannons, live music, giant signs, and tons of dramatic flair.
Whether you’re planning something sweet and simple or over-the-top and Instagram-worthy, there’s a promposal idea that's perfect for your date. So grab the glitter, cue the rom-com soundtrack, and get ready to make your big ask unforgettable.
Check out our favorite fun, creative, and totally extra promposal ideas that’ll make that special someone say “yes!”
1. Mariachi Band
@its_isa246 so cuteee!! #fyp #promposal #viral #mariachi #hermosocariño #paratiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii #fypシ゚viral ♬ original sound - evelyyn.diaaz
Be the talk of your school by booking a mariachi band for the ultimate promposal idea.
2. Candlelight Question
@alliieclaire @jayce #prom #fyp #foryoupage #promposal #isaidyes #prommy #bf #bff #fypp ♬ original sound - Allie Russotti
Finding promposal ideas can be tricky, so take inspiration from things they like. Remember when Meredith Grey built Derek Shepard their house of candles in Grey’s Anatomy? Reenact this special TV moment during your special promposal.
3. Picnic Promposal
@bloominpicnics Perfect promposal 🥀✨ #luxurypicnic #prom #promposal #promposalideas #promideas #prom2023 #houstontx #picnicaesthetic #couples #romantic #dateideas #fyp #SeeHerGreatness #foryou ♬ Until I Found You - Em Beihold Version - Stephen Sanchez & Em Beihold
A personalized picnic that’s chic and cozy makes a great promposal idea.
4. Magic Promposal
Want to pull a yes out of a hat? Book a magician for your promposal and make the moment pure magic—literally. Imagine your crush’s face when a deck of cards turns into a sign that says “Prom?” or when a rose appears out of thin air. It’s unexpected, totally charming, and way cooler than a handwritten note.
5. After the Game
@angie_pompa the cutest promposal ⚾️🫶🏽 after a 9-inning game, helped my son with this surprise 🥰 #sixpencenonethericher #prom #2025 #senioryear #baseball ♬ original sound - 💌
Recruit your teammates to help ask your date to prom by giving everyone a letter to hold. Of course, you’ll want to have flowers in your hand! What’s better than a victory and a prom date?
6. Special Serenade
If you have a song in your heart but aren’t the best performer, book an acoustic guitarist for a special serenade promposal idea.
7. Pizza Promposal
@pizzana_la Wait for her reaction 🥺 #prom #prompizza #couplegoals #dating #crush #promlook #pizzana ♬ That Part - Lauren Spencer Smith
Including pizza in your promposal idea is a definite way to get a yes.
8. Marquee Letters
@muchoamorevents Ending prom season with this beautiful setup! 🥹🫶🏻🌅 • • #promposal #prom #promideas #highschoolsweethearts #forever #love #couplestiktok #couples #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #foryou ♬ Si Nos Dejan - La Hija Del Mariachi
If you want to go all out for your promposal idea, set up marquee letters on the beach for an absolutely romantic moment with your special someone.
9. Royal Couple
@_syd_the_kid_4 We shall conquer thy prom #knightandshiningarmor #prom #promposal @Ozzie ♬ AnySoundEffects Success Fanfare Trumpets - Any Sound Effects
We love this funny and dramatic promposal idea that features a royal decree, a knight in shing armour, and his trusty steed!
10. Marching Band
@mangoman993 I can’t conduct @kenny #marchingband #band #trumpet #hebron ♬ original sound - Mangoman993
Put on the ultimate performance for a special promposal idea! If you can’t recruit the marching band, you can find local marching band performers on The Bash.
11. Pitch Perfect
@ethanthejeans no way I actually did this 😭 #prom #viral #promposal #fypシ #harmony ♬ original sound - Ethan Jeans
Take inspiration from Pitch Perfect and ask your date to prom acapella style. If you have a bit of stage fright, consider booking an acoustic singer or musician to help you out.
12. Capture the Moment
If you are planning promposal ideas for your sweetie, put together a couple’s photoshoot complete with a professional photographer. During the session, surprise them with the question of being your date for prom. Not only are you asking them to prom, but you‘ll be getting beautiful couple’s photos, too.
13. Play On Words
@houseofhighlights Bro cooked fr 🤣😭 @Cpk101 #prom #promdress #highschool #school ♬ original sound - House of Highlights
This promposal idea, with the help of U-Haul, is the perfect combination of funny, creative, and larger than life.
14. Disney Princess Approved
@_fw.kathyyy I can’t get over how cute this is 🥹🥹 #promposal #cute #tangled #disney ♬ I See The Light - From "Tangled" - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Incorporate details from their favorite Disney movie for a magical promposal idea.
15. Rom Com
Bring the romantic comedy feel to life with a movie sign promposal. Ask your person on a date to the movies, and surprise them with an even bigger question!
16. Dine and Date
@user648191245820 i love you so much blaine❤️ i realize now that i am EXTREMELY awkward! #fyp #prom #chickfila #boyfriend #promposal ♬ som original - andromeda
There’s no way your special someone can say no to prom when you ask them at your favorite restaurant.
17. Taylor Swift Inspired
@avocadotoastt4life lover 🫶🫶 #lover #promposal #taylorswift ♬ lover sped up - r & m <3 ⸆⸉
Celebrate your prom era with an enchanting Taylor Swift promposal. You can take inspiration from song lyrics, or if you want to guarantee a “yes,” book a Taylor Swift impersonator for a personal performance.
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18. Balloon Banner
@kay233942 ‼️ help us win free prom tickets by liking this on insta!! @phs_prom2025 ‼️ #prom#prom #foryoupage #promposal #saidyes#isaidyes#bf ##typp#love #teamwork #teamworkchallenge ♬ sonido original - MUNTA*
If you want to keep the promposal idea simple, you can never go wrong with balloons. Consider booking a balloon decorator to make the set up a breeze.
19. Fortune Cookie
On your next Chinese food date, ask the big question with a custom fortune cookie for a special surprise.
20. Perfect Matcha
@jo_shsh guys i think she said yes #matcha #matchalatte #la #prom #promposal #fyp @mimi ♬ for the matcha gals - Patricia Angela
Bringing their favorite drink is a guaranteed way to get a yes.
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