Cupid's Pulse Article: Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade Get EngagedCupid's Pulse Article: Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade Get Engaged

By Kerri Sheehan

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are getting hitched! The 31-year-old NBA player got down on one knee for the 41-year-old actress this past weekend in Miami, Fl. Wade slipped an 8.5 carat diamond ring by Jason of Beverly Hills onto Union’s finger. According to UsMagazine.com Union tweeted a picture of the diamond stunner followed by, “Maaaaaannn… I’m floatin! Thank you SO much for all the love, well wishes & support!”

How do you make sure your marriage proposal is a surprise?

Cupid’s Advice:

Every woman dreams of the perfect proposal. Let Cupid help you act out her dream.

1. Surprise yourself: Try keeping the ring on you at all times for a couple of weeks and then popping the question when you’re truly feeling inspired and in love. By surprising yourself you’ll guarantee that the bride to be will be surprised too!

Related: 5 Celebrity Couples Who Got Engaged During the Holidays

2. Enlist help: Asking your family and friends to keep the secret will help you plan a proposal to remember. A scavenger hunt with you waiting at the end is a common, yet special wedding proposal.

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3. Don’t leave a trail: If you really want to pull off a surprise wedding proposal then don’t leave a trail for your girl to follow! If she suspects anything out of the ordinary then she will likely snoop around a little and uncover your secret.

How did you propose? Share below.