Valentine's Day is coming up next month, which is both a romantic and popular day to pop the question. You might worry that it's too predictable to propose on a holiday, but you can still make it your own. If you want to plan a Valentine's Day proposal, here are a few tips on how to make it memorable and heartfelt… and how to avoid the cheesy cliches. Do Put some thought into it. Yes, Valentine's Day is inherently full of romance, but you will still want to plan something thoughtful. Think about what you want to say to her, what place will be most meaningful to her and which diamond engagement ring she will love. Don't Go overboard. This may seem contradictory, but you don't need to kill yourself choreographing a flash mob or hiring a skywriting airplane to plan the perfect Valentine's Day proposal. If you find yourself stressing out about every detail or trying to plan the best moment of her life, take a step back. What matters is that you two want to spend the rest of your lives together. The rest is just confetti. Simplify how you ask so you don't lose your message in theatrics. Do Try to find a way to surprise her. It's a tricky day to plan a proposal without her picking up on clues, so look for opportunities to catch her off guard (in a good way). Ask her best friend what might be a good diversion - for example, planning a romantic dinner at your favorite restaurant but adding a surprise stop she doesn't know about before or after. Get down on one knee with a diamond engagement ring in the place where you first met or at a quiet spot looking over the city. Don't Be afraid of enlisting help. If you are having a hard time planning your proposal all on your own, don't hesitate to ask a few trusted friends for their advice or help in putting it all together. They will probably be thrilled to be in on such a wonderful event, and you'll be able to rest easy knowing you don't have to do everything yourself. Do Create a happy memory. This is a story everyone will want to hear - from her grandma to your next door neighbor from childhood. Make it a sweet, positive and PG story she'll be happy to tell all who ask. Browse our diamond engagement rings and wedding rings! Photo credit