Washington DC Marriage Proposal Ideas
You’ve bought the engagement ring, and you’re ready to start planning the perfect DC marriage proposal to sweep your partner off their feet.
As the nation’s leading surprise proposal planning and photography service, we know there’s a picture-perfect marriage proposal plan awaiting every couple in Washington DC, and we’re ready to help you plan (and secretly capture) yours!
Propose among the delicate cherry blossoms lining the Lincoln Reflecting Pool in the spring. Or, head to the heart of the National Gallery Sculpture Garden for the perfect holiday ice skating marriage proposal in the winter. Keep it private and romantic with a picnic-in-the-park engagement, or make a statement by dropping to one knee on the marble steps of one of D.C.‘s historical monuments!
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D.C. Park Marriage Proposal
D.C. has over 230,000 acres of parks, so you’ll have plenty to choose from for your wedding proposal.
Matt wanted something private and intimate, so he opted to propose in the quieter Meridian Hill Park. He captured Maeve’s adorable reaction with our Proposal Photography Package.
Chose the park that means something to you as a couple. Maybe it’s where you go on runs together every morning, or where you shared your first kiss!
If you’re from out of town, take in the best views of the city with a Federal Hill Park picnic marriage proposal. Keep it intimate and private with a Meridian Hill Park surprise engagement.
Head to D.C.’s Georgetown Waterfront Park to pop the question shoreside. The green space features stunning views of the Key Bridge, gorgeous walking trails and a water fountain that perfectly complements the skyline.
Alexandria Waterfront Marriage Proposal
If the two of you want a less public proposal that’s still shoreside, try the docks of Old Town Alexandria.
After chatting with our proposal experts, Sultan decided that their favorite date spot was the perfect place to pop the question. Check out their full engagement photo gallery for pictures of the proposal and their couples shoot after he popped the question!
Romantic, well-lit and not as crowded as downtown, Alexandria offers art, music and waterfront dining in a quieter setting only 23 minutes from downtown D.C. Whisk your s/o away for a day trip to the boardwalk, and stop at one of the gazebos to take in the sights. When the moment is right, drop to one knee!
D.C. Monument Marriage Proposal
The perfect marriage proposal plan for a couple looking to commemorate their engagement with something quintessentially D.C.
A picturesque engagement photo from Sagar’s Jefferson Memorial Proposal, captured with our Proposal Photography Package!
It’s a monumental question, so why not ask it in front of one of D.C.’s incredible memorials? The National Mall is home to D.C.‘s most iconic monuments, memorials and museums. Invite your special someone for a pre-dinner stroll along the green. When you reach the Lincoln or Jefferson Memorial, drop to one knee on the stunning marble steps!
National Gallery Sculpture Garden Marriage Proposal
Nestled within the National Mall, the Sculpture Garden is both garden and outdoor exhibit, serving as a gorgeous backdrop for an engagement.
She was completely surprised by Gabriel’s proposal at the AMOR statue in the ‘heart’ of the Sculpture Garden!
Open to the public year round, the 6.1 acre park features meandering walking trails, native trees and shrubs, and a rotation of art installations. Spell out how you feel with a romantic proposal in front of the “AMOR” statue, or, in the winter months, plan a perfect DC holiday marriage proposal by popping the question in the ice skating rink at the Garden’s center.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Don’t worry. We know each couple is unique, which is why we offer customized DC proposal photography packages to make your dream proposal a reality. As the only nationwide proposal planning and surprise proposal photography service, there’s no idea we haven’t heard of, or proposal we haven’t photographed!
Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts to bounce around ideas. We’re here with tips, tricks and advice for planning and capturing the perfect proposal.