As the sun dips/descends/sinks below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange/golden/crimson, couples across Sri Lanka find perfect/ideal/romantic moments to express their love/affection/devotion. From the sandy shores of Negombo/Unawatuna/Hikkaduwa to the misty mountains of Nuwara Eliya, these locales/spots/destinations become stages/back

Every week, the Observer features heartwarming stories of love and commitment. But some proposals truly stand out, etching themselves in readers' hearts as the most romantic displays of affection. This week, we celebrate a selection of proposals that went above and beyond, showing the boundless creativity and deep love couples share. From secret