Splish Splash

• Playing in the waves is a great way to relax, laugh and enjoy each other's company. While you should not bring the ring into the surf with you, turning to your loved one after frolicking in the waves and getting down on one knee will be an unforgettable moment, especially if you get hit by another wave while doing so. Have the ring waiting with your stuff on the beach or in the car to slip it on her finger after she says yes. The fun and uniqueness of this proposal will make it a great story to tell for years to come.
  
  

A Sandy Surprise

• Ask your soon-to-be fiancée to meet you at the beach. If needed, make up an excuse as to why you can't go together. Get to your meeting place 10-15 minutes early. Using your toes or fingers, write out your initials plus her initials, such as TW + RH, and draw a heart around it. Next, walk 20 feet down the beach and write out, "Will you marry me?" with your toes or fingers.
  
  Show her the heart-encircled initials first. She will think this is both adorable and cheesy but she will also be caught off-guard. Take her 20 feet farther down the beach and let her read your message as you get down on one knee.
  
  

Sunset Serenity

• The beaches boast some of the most magnificent sunsets. Pack a bottle of wine and some blankets and coax your loved one to join you in watching the sun slip beneath the sea. As the sun slowly sets on the horizon, pull out the ring from a pocket or picnic basket and propose. The excitement and color of the sunset will forever be locked in your mind. With the bottle of wine you brought along, you will be able to celebrate your engagement with the last moments of sunlight before sharing the news with everyone else.