Has anyone proposed?

Lucky
I plan to propose to my boyfriend either on his 30th birthday or around our anniversary in 2016. I'm saving for a ring (as well as a small ring for myself I can wear until/if he decides to make a counterproposal) and for a trip to our favorite festival to make the moment special. 
Does anyone here have experience or firsthand tips to share on proposing to your partner? Whether a same sex or opposite sex relationship doesn't matter, I just want to hear your story! 
​However, if you're going to tell me "women should never propose omg!!!!!11one," save your breath and my time.