timely, stress-free, and responsibly crafted, the perfect holiday proposal awaits.
The holiday season is on the horizon, and if your plans go beyond deciding who brings the pavlova on December 25 (hint: they include one knee and a very important question), we see you. And you’ve got this. Yes, this time of year is filled with all the best things in life – long feasts, friends and family you love dearly, and memories in the making. So, it’s no surprise that during such a joy-filled time of year, you’d consider asking someone to marry you. If you’re ready, you’ve come to the right place. Cullen offers a range of exquisite lab-grown engagement rings – ready to ship in time for you to pop the question. And because it’s not just about the ring, we’ve pulled together a few thoughtful tips to help you pull off a seamless, memorable, and stress-free holiday proposal. Good luck!
1. Opt for a ready-to-ship engagement ring
You’ve known for a while you wanted to ask the question, but life happens – and suddenly the festive countdown is on, with little time left to design a custom ring. Not to worry! Our ready-to-ship engagement rings come in a range of responsibly made, timeless styles. Chances are, the very design your partner has saved on Pinterest or hinted at is already there. Like our Emma Oval Solitaire with Hidden Halo or Bella Oval Solitaire with Accent Stones – both elegant styles that are ready to make an impression (and ready to be shipped today). Regardless of the ring style you choose, a lab grown engagement ring ready to ship ensures your holiday proposal feels stress-free and perfectly timed. Don’t wait too long to order something, though – favourites won’t last through the season.
2. Plan ahead – it’s already a busy time of year
While the holiday season is filled with great things, it also sneaks up on us. Between long lunches, end-of-year parties, and the endless stream of social events, your calendar can be booked out before you know it. Add the pressure of coordinating a proposal into the mix, and timing suddenly becomes everything. That’s why planning ahead matters. Consider when and where you’d like to ask the question, and ensure the people who need to be in the know are looped in early. When you lock in the finer details, you can focus less on stress and more on the moment itself. Things you might like to consider are: location (is there a place that holds a lot of meaning for the two of you?), if you’d like the moment captured, and how you plan on keeping everything under wraps so your partner doesn’t suspect a thing. You might also consider if popping the question on New Year’s Eve is an option – what a way to welcome 2026!
3. Take advantage of our discreet packaging
Trust us – in the lead-up to the holiday season, there’s no shortage of parcels arriving at the door.
With your partner greeting the mailman more than usual, the last thing you want is your proposal spoiled by them realising a ring was being delivered. Nightmare! That’s why every Cullen order is shipped via insured post, can be tracked every step of the way, and arrives in plain, unmarked packaging that won’t give the secret away.
4. Practice makes perfect
Even the most confident among us can find nerves creeping in when it comes to popping the question. Practising what you want to say (out loud, not just in your head) can help you strike the balance of heartfelt and natural in the moment. If a script isn’t your thing, then don’t write one – just have a few key lines up your sleeve, this will help emotions from leaving you speechless. You might also like to rehearse the physical act – how you’ll reach for the ring, slip it from your pocket, and open the box smoothly without fumbling.
5. Make the most of a joyful time of year
There’s something about the holiday season that makes a proposal even more memorable. Friends and family are already gathered, you’ve probably got a bottle of bubbles already on ice, and the mood is celebratory. We’re all about leaning into that energy – it’s the perfect backdrop for asking one of life’s biggest questions. Think ahead about how you’ll mark the moment: like arranging for your nearest and dearest to join you for drinks and nibbles right after the proposal has happened.
At Cullen, we have an impressive range of ready-to-ship engagement rings in styles to suit every type of proposal. If you’re ready to ask the question, discover them now.