Is New York a good place to propose?

Yes, New York is an excellent place to propose due to its iconic landmarks, picturesque skyline, and romantic settings. Best places to propose would be Central Park, Empire State Building and Dumbo, Brooklyn

Should a proposal be a surprise?

A surprise proposal can be a memorable and magical experience for both partners, but it's essential to know your partner's preferences. Make sure you both are looking forward to the new stage of your relationship. Keep your partner's personality in mind when choosing the type of proposal you want to do ( public or private)

What not to do before a proposal?

Avoid discussing the proposal with too many people, raising suspicion, proposing without a ring, proposing too soon, or proposing in a location or situation that your partner might not appreciate. Dont hint that something big is coming up. Dont offer her to do her nails.

Should a proposal be photographed?

Yes absolutely. Capturing the proposal moment is a great way to preserve the memory. If you decide to hire a photographer, ensure they can be discreet to maintain the surprise element.

The most ” Instagramable” places for your engagement in New York

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Vacation season is here and summer in New York is absolutely unique and one-of-a-kind experience. It’s absolutely another city life compared to the winter and colder months. For most of the couples, this is the first trip to the world-famous Big Apple and, of course, this is a perfect travel opportunity to pop the question.

As a NewYorkers, we have done marriage proposals and intimate wedding ceremonies almost all over the city and can recommend you the most “instagramable” spots for your dream engagement.

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1. Brooklyn Bridge

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_column_text]This is the most recognizable bridge in the world. Opened on May 24, 1883 and operated ever since this bridge is open 24/7 and attracts tourists from all over the world. The best spot for pictures will be on the Brooklyn-side arch of the massive archways. This is the great spot for a panoramic photo, especially on sunset. Please, be aware that Brooklyn Bridge is a very popular place and if you want to have an intimate engagement you need to come early (7 am) or after sunset (11 pm).[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1739″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

2. Dumbo

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The best view of the Brooklyn Bridge, of course, will be from Dumbo. There is a lot of history in the cobblestone streets and the converted warehouse buildings of this ex-industrial area. Full of art galleries and artisanal coffee shops, this hip neighborhood is one of the most instagrammable places in NYC. Our most favorite spot for engagements will be: Behind the Carousel, The Pebble Beach, The Plymouth street. Again, this area is very busy so its better to propose during the week and after the sunset.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”647″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

3. Top Of The Rock

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Best view of the city and the Empire State Building. There are three levels of observation decks to explore at Top of the Rock. The first deck includes the Radiance Wall and the gift shop. The second is entirely outdoors. The third observation deck, located on the 70th floor open-air roof deck, is completely outdoors and free of a glass enclosure, making it perfect for photos. This is perfect for the late afternoon surprise engagements and love story photo sessions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”2552″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

4. The High Line Park

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The best example of wild greenery and modern architecture. Open daily 7 am – 10pm. This park is perfect for modern day chic elopements and creative proposals. Also, as of March 2019, there is a new attraction added to the High Line park – the Vessel. Best time to propose will be in the morning during the weekdays.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5837″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

5. Times Square

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Times Square is not for shy couples. This is the busiest area in the city, but also the most diverse and photogenetic. Here you can propose on a Times Square Billboard or do a Flash Mob proposal in the middle of the square. Best time to propose will be after dark when all the signs and billboards are lightened up.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5659″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

6. Flat Iron Building

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Build in 1902, this was the first tall building in New York, with 22 floors up. Nowadays it is a national landmark and one of the most photographed buildings in the world. This is a perfect spot for an afternoon proposal. Also, Madison Square Park makes this spot is very appealing for proposals, as you can have pictures with both nature and the city.

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7. Central Park

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You know this place from the movies. Almost every film about NY includes this iconic location. Central Park is broad, diverse and photogenetic. Probably the most recognizable places will be the Great Lawn, The Bow Bridge, and the Gapstow Bridge. Central Park is one of our most favorite places for surprise engagements. If you planning to have a picnic or horse carriage ride, we can help you to organize an unforgettable day.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5651″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

8. Gantry Plaza State Park

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This park is truly a piece of art. Build in a modern style, the park has the best view of the Manhattan Skyline. The park is known for its Pepsi Cola Sign and the river boats. Perfect for a romantic proposal and love story photo sessions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3675″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

9. Metropolitan Museum Of Art

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For art lovers, this will be heaven. Absolutely perfect for proposals and styled photo sessions. The museum is so diverse that none of your pictures will be the same. Also, during the summer, the Mets rooftop is hosting parties and roof exhibitions. Ideal place for a proposal and celebration toast after.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4697″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

10. Private Rooftop

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Best views of the city are always from the above. We love organizing surprise engagements on our private rooftops. Especially with the summer at its fullest, this is the best way to celebrate love. We love how intimate and private this is. You can choose your proposal place from our rooftops, that presented on the website. Or if you have your own spot, we would love to help with decorations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”4687″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

We hope you will find this article useful and will choose the best spot for your proposal. But don’t forget, in order to make the picture ‘instagramable’ you need to have the right photographer. Our head photographer Vlad Leto is photographing couples from all over the world for over a decade. He is a reliable and professional photographer, who will make your pictures to stand out.

If you planning to propose this summer, but don’t know where to start, contact us now 347 926 9458 or email to head@proposal007.com and our experienced team will help you to create the unforgetabble proposal.

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Spring proposal ideas in New York

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Spring is right around the corner and there is no better time for a marriage proposal than the cherry blossom season. New York City completely transforms during this time of the year and warmer weather brings more opportunities for a surprise engagement. So what are the best marriage proposal ideas for spring in New York? And where can you watch the cherry blossoms?

1. Picnic proposal in the park

Springtime is perfect for the long walks in the park and nature admiration. It is an ideal time to get outside the house and enjoy the nice weather. Surprise your partner with the styled picnic and propose with the cherry blossom trees on your background. Central Park would be perfect for the picnic proposals. You can take the horse and carriage ride and ask the driver to stop by the Cherry Hill fountain, walk towards the world-famous Bow Bridge and find a beautifully decorated picnic set up there. Don’t forget to hire a photographer to capture the big surprise moment.

2. Rooftop proposal

The rooftops season is officially open and there is nothing like watching the sunset with the love of your life from a private rooftop in New York. We are offering a wide range of private venues, which are located all over the city so that everyone can find the place that they like. A private rooftop proposal is great because you can completely customize your experience and decorate the place in any way you want. For those who want a bit of attention, the Top of the Rock and the Edge would be the perfect choices. Just keep in mind that public places don’t allow decorations, so keep it simple but don’t forget to hire a photographer.

3. Boat proposal

Enjoy the warm spring breeze by sailing around Manhattan on a private boat. This is a perfect sunrise or sunset proposal idea and your significant other would absolutely appreciate it. Propose with the Statue of Liberty view and celebrate with champagne and music. Another option will be proposing after the ride when the boat will get back to the deck and the group of musicians will meet you on the shore. Propose with her favorite song and the surprise appearance of friends and family.

4. Flash Mob proposal

As the weather gets warmer it brings more life back to the city. You can see the street musicians and dancers all over the streets of New York. So why not use this opportunity and surprise your partner with the flash mob marriage proposal. Just imagine walking in the park and seeing a group of people dancing, you stop to check the performance and the next thing she knows the group revealed the ‘ will you marry me” t-shirts and you get on one knee. We guaranteed she would be in shock. Another way to propose would be to hire the singing group. Imagine sitting by the fountain and people around you start to sing one by one. By the time the whole group performs you get on one knee and ask the main question.

5. Day trip

Again, springtime is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the weather and go outside. You can visit the tulip farm and propose with the most colorful background you can only ask for. Or go hiking and pop the question on top of the mountain. For the urban adventure couples, Prospect Park would be an ideal destination with its wild nature and hidden paths. You can go on a horseback riding adventure in the park and propose by the waterfall. If you are looking for scenic views, try Governor’s Island. This place is a perfect city getaway and you can hike, ride a bicycle and even try the zip-lining there. Stay overnight at the Collective retreat glamorous tents and propose in the evening by the fire with some s’mors.

If you still are not sure if Spring is the good time to pop the question just think of the sweet aroma of the cherry blossoms that cover the city during these months. New York loves cherry blossoms and there are lots of festivals and celebrations connected to this event. The blooming season usually starts in mid-March till the end of April and it is the most romantic time of the year.

The best places to admire the blossoming trees will be:

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens.
Riverside Park
Roosevelt Island
Central Park
Randall’s Island

If you know that your partner loves cherry blossoms then this is the sign to propose during this time. You can either propose by the trees or incorporate the colors into your proposal by adding pink flowers and wearing light pink elements. For the clients who are ready to start the planning, we would recommend contacting us directly at head@proposal007.com and we would start the planning process.

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Best Proposal Reactions of 2020

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And 2020 was a very difficult year for everyone, with lockdowns, quarantine, curfews and ban on traveling, it was a year that tested our limits and at the same time shows what is important to all of us – family and our loved once. To all the couples who got engaged this year, thank you for letting us be a part of your unique story, this is definitely the year for the records.

Here are the priceless emotions of 2020 marriage proposals!

How to nail your engagement photo session

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The engagement photo session usually follows up after the proposal. It is the opportunity for both partners to participate in the preparation process and come up with the theme, idea, and outfit style. This is the perfect opportunity to work as a team and create pictures that you both will like and cherish.

Here are some useful tips on how to nail your engagement shoot:

First of all, create a theme. How do you want your pictures to look like? Do you want to look classy or casual? Is there a story behind it? For example, our recent couple wanted to create those fun, cheerful pictures on a sunny fall morning in Central Park.
Decide when do you want to do it. Morning or sunset time. What’s the difference? Morning pictures are more bright and colorful, it is more cheerful in nature. If you are a fun and goofy couple that would be the best time. Sunset is more intimate and romantic. It is more moody pictures and more artistic shots.
Outfit. Think layers. Instead of changing entirely, add different accessories to your look to make it look different. For example, here our bride-to-be brought a hat and a poncho to make the outfit look different and it creates absolutely different styles.
Location. Location is very important and it’s better if you have different photo opportunities around the area. In this case, Central Park or Brooklyn Bridge Park is always a good choice as those spots have numerous locations and can create absolutely different styles.
Props. We love using props for the sessions as it helps to make the pictures more interesting. Balloons, flowers, or vintage bikes! Again, props should be a part of your theme and story, and when done correctly it creates absolutely stunning images.
Mood. Yes, you need to be in a good mood for the session. There is nothing worse than to act happy when you are not. It is always better to reschedule a session and solve the problems with your partner than discussing the problem during the session and make public scenes.
Time. Most of the time the engagement session can take anywhere from 2 to 5 hours, so make sure you have the time and can fully enjoy that moment. Don’t schedule a session on your lunch break or between the jobs.
Poses. As the photographer will guide you, it is always better to do your homework in advance and actually check or learn a couple of poses. You can create a Pinterest album and save all the poses you want to try during the session. Share the link with your photographer, so that he knows which style you are looking for. Practice together with your partner in front of the mirror, it is a good way to see where to put your hands and what angle is working the best.
Plan “B”. Always think of what you will do if the weather turns bad on your day. Can you reschedule for another day? Or style the shoot with umbrellas? Maybe take pictures inside the local coffee shop? Always discuss all the possibilities with your photographer in advance.
Friends and Family. Of course, for the couples who already have kids, this is a wonderful opportunity to take some cute family photos. Create a matching outfit for the whole family and enjoy the time together. For the couples who have dogs, we always recommend asking someone from the family to assist during the shoot, so that they can take him after pictures and you can walk and do more styled pictures with the photographer.

Engagement photo sessions are fun and it is a wonderful opportunity to capture the memories of your engaged time. Those pictures are also used for the save the date invitations and family calendars. We hope you will find those tips useful and will nail your engagement session.

If you haven’t planed it yet, reach out to us directly at head@proposal007.com, and our experienced team will help you to create the theme and choose the best spot for the engagement session.

Central Park candlelight proposal

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Central Park is one of our most favorite places for marriage proposals. It has everything you need for a romantic setting, from hidden gazebos to picturesque benches on the lake.

Our most favorite spot for a romantic proposal is right off the Bow Bridge. This boat landing area has a direct view of the bridge and the lake, and even a little Manhattan skyline on the back. This is exactly why our client decided to pop the question at this place. He wanted to have a city skyline but be away from the people.

We decorated the area with lots of led lights and candles, a “marry me” sign, and a flower heart. When the couple was on their way to meet friends, they saw the lights from far away and decided to stop by and check what was going on. When they get closer to the spot, the music started to play and they stepped inside the heart. It was a big surprise moment and of course, it was a “YES”

If you looking to propose this Christmas season but don’t know where to start planning contact us now head@proposal007.com and our skilled team will help you to create an unforgettable marriage experience.

Surprise Bow Bridge marriage proposal

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Bow Bridge is known all over the world as the most photographed place in Central Park. This location appeared in many movies and very popular with weddings and marriage proposals.

Our favorite location is actually small wooden landing on the lake, which has the direct view of the bridge. This location is ideal for a surprise engagement. For this proposal we had a very specific plan, Samir wanted his family to be present at the proposal, but he also want them to be a surprise. He also want them to hold the ‘Marry Me’ sign. Easy said than done.

On the proposal day we coordinate with the family and hide them, so that Samir wouldn’t bumped into them while they walk through the bridge. As soon as he passed Bow Bridge we signaled the family and they walked to the bridge.

When Samir get on one knee he told his girlfriend to look around and she saw her whole family on the bridge holding the ‘Marry Me’ sign. Of course it was a “YES”!

It was a beautiful and emotional proposal and the whole family had the opportunity to help out.

If you planning to propose this summer but don’t know where to start, contact us now and our experienced team will help you to create the most unforgettable marriage proposal experience.

Month: May 2019

The most ” Instagramable” places for your engagement in New York

1. Brooklyn Bridge

2. Dumbo

3. Top Of The Rock

4. The High Line Park

5. Times Square

6. Flat Iron Building

7. Central Park

8. Gantry Plaza State Park

9. Metropolitan Museum Of Art

10. Private Rooftop

Perfect fall proposal ideas in New York

Spring proposal ideas in New York

Best Proposal Reactions of 2020

How to nail your engagement photo session

Central Park candlelight proposal

Surprise Bow Bridge marriage proposal

Spring proposal ideas in New York

1. Picnic proposal in the park

2. Rooftop proposal

3. Boat proposal

4. Flash Mob proposal

5. Day trip

Best Proposal Reactions of 2020

How to nail your engagement photo session

Central Park candlelight proposal

Surprise Bow Bridge marriage proposal

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