We’ve shot over one hundred proposals in New York, and more than half of them have taken place in Central Park.  It’s easy to see why: it’s scenic, it’s accessible, and it offers something for everyone.

To make picking the right proposal spot just a bit easier, we’ve selected 10 of our favorite Central Park engagement locations that are certain to capture your partner’s heart!

Best Places to Propose in Central Park

Bow Bridge

Bow Bridge is one of the most highly photographed places in Central Park, and a favorite proposal location both on-screen and off!  Take a horse and carriage to nearby Bethesda Fountain and walk the short distance from there to the Bridge.  Admire the rowboats in the spring and summer, and the Fifth Avenue skyline peaking above the treetops in the winter, before you pop the question.  Our discreet proposal photographer will capture photos of you down on one knee before joining you for an incredible engagement session!

Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill is the perfect place for a romantic picnic proposal!  The hill is accessible, but slightly off the beaten path, and has gorgeous views of Bow Bridge, the Central Park Lake, and the Manhattan skyline.  Convince your honey to go for a walk in the park, and happen upon a picnic, complete with small bites and a bottle of champagne for you to share a toast after the big ask!  Romantic, low-key luxury.

Check out the gorgeous park picnic proposal package Eugene booked for his Cherry Hill engagement.

The Ramble

Get the outdoorsy engagement you want without traveling upstate!  The noise of the city fades away in this small wooded area, as do the crowds.  Also worth noting: the secluded forrest has evergreen trees that make for great engagement photos no matter the time of year. Pop the question on Oak Bridge for a picture perfect moment.

Gapstow Bridge

Get creative with a Gapstow Bridge engagement with a proposal in front of the bridge, instead of on it.   The narrow bridge gets easily crowded, so proposing in front of it is a way to keep your engagement a bit more private. Not to mention, having the stone arch in the backdrop of your proposal is absolutely gorgeous. Paul had the right idea– watch his entire engagement unfold in his proposal slideshow!

Central Park Ice Rink

Nothing says classic romance like a wintry engagement on the ice rink in Central Park!  Central Park is one of our favorite places for an ice skating marriage proposal because it’s less crowded than the Rock Center rink and makes for a more peaceful engagement.

Belvedere Castle

Start your happily ever after with a fairytale marriage proposal at Belvedere Castle.  This hidden treasure in Central Park is an incredible and often overlooked place to propose.  Start off your storybook engagement by taking in the stunning 360-degree views of the park.  When the time is right, drop to one knee and propose!

Central Park Boulder

Climb to the top of one of the natural rock formations in Central Park for a proposal with an incredible view. Elevated above the crowds,  There are several notable rock formations in the Park, and an experienced proposal planner will know exactly where to guide you for your picture-perfect moment.

Check out Tommy’s full proposal slideshow to view their post-proposal engagement session!

The Central Park Baseball Fields

The Baseball Fields are the perfect place to propose in the summer months!  Invite your special someone to toss the ball, swapping out the regular baseball for one with a special proposal message, like Adam did! His slides

Bethesda Fountain

Capture your partner’s heart in the heart of Central Park with a proposal at Bethesda Fountain, a trusted favorite for Central Park engagements for its scenery and accessibility.  For some added romance, have a horse and carriage pick you up and deliver the two of you to the fountain!  After you propose, walk to gorgeous Bethesda Terrace for a picturesque engagement session and finish it all off with a trip to the boathouse for a celebratory toast!

The Mall

Last but not least, The Mall.  This iconic proposal spot has made it into just about every romantic New York dramedy to grace the silver screen, a detail that will not be lost on your soon-to-be fiancee. The trees lining the walkway perfectly frame surprise engagement photos.  A truly stunning place to propose, especially in the fall when the leaves are changing!

There you have it!  The best places to pop the question in Central Park, from quiet to iconic and everything in between.  If you’d like to chat about planning and capturing your own picture-perfect Park proposal, give us a call to chat with one of our proposal experts.  Or, if you know you want to propose in New York but you’re not quite sure a park proposal is your style, head to our New York City proposal page for the ultimate guide on where and how to propose in NYC.  There, you’ll find proposal photography from our most recent engagements, and proposal packages designed for stress-free New York proposal planning!

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After 3 months of rehab, Central Park’s iconic Bow Bridge is now reopened to the public, according to this article by DNA info.  The bridge’s intricate details have been repainted and it’s gotten a new, gorgeous wooden deck– just in time for the best marriage proposal months.

The park’s most highly photographed bridge has been the site of many Paparazzi Proposals, chosen for its romantic sentiment and picture-perfect setting.

So, to celebrate its reopening, we are offering $100 discount on our proposal photography package for any couple that books a proposal on the bridge or in a gondola from now until September 1st.  This includes a free consultation, proposal planning, surprise engagement photography and an engagement shoot for just $395.  And, three to four business days after your proposal, you are provided with 100+ high resolution, print-ready photos in an easily accessible online gallery for download and print.

Here are some of our favorite proposal moments featuring the bridge.

Bow Bridge proposals for every season

Spring

Matt proposed to Jake shortly before the bridge was closed down for repairs.  The views were awesome, and Matt’s reaction was priceless!  You can view the couple’s full slideshow, here.

Fall

Joseph dropped to one knee with a colorful display of fall foliage in the background!  The colors added to this couple’s romantic engagement shoot.

Winter

This couple was all smiles despite the cold weather!  The swirling snow turned Bow Bridge into a winter wonderland.

From Central Park NYC to Venice, Italy

Karmvir and Melanee’s gondola proposal transformed the waterways of Central Park into the canals of Venice Italy!  The bridge in the background made it all the more romantic.

Engagement Shoots

These lovebirds paused for a romantic photo in front of the Bridge after their engagement was captured with surprise engagement photography:

Ready for your own romantic Bow Bridge proposal moment? Contact us for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts.  We are here to help every step of the way to plan your dream proposal.

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Lucas and Silvia’s love is so strong enough that it fought against long distance and has persevered.

Anyone who has been in a long distance relationship will tell you that it’s not easy. Long distance relationships may have more pessimists than optimists but the optimists that fight for their love are the one who we as a society awe in amazement at. They are the reason why we still believe in love. Lucas and Silvia’s love is the perfect example of how love can withstand the test of distance and come out winning despite it all. Lucas met his sweetheart Silvia while the two were in high school in Brazil. In case you’re wondering, yes, high school sweethearts still exist. But what’s peculiar about this terrific couple is that they were friends first. That’s what captivated Lucas. Silvia’s ability to be a friend before anything is what united them and they didn’t even know it.

When the time came for the two to choose their education, Silvia came to America to study and the two remained dating. Lucas then moved to the states and they’ve been together ever since till one day, Lucas wanted to push their relationship further. He wanted to ask for Silvia’s hand in marriage. With the help of their friends, Matthew and Amon-ra, Lucas was able to plan his perfect proposal in Central Park. He knew how much Silvia loves New York City and with Paparazzi Proposals there to guide him, this proposal was beautiful. Lucas was prepared with a stunning engagement ring from Tiffany’s to present to his love and to her surprise, she turned around and saw Lucas down on one knee. Lucas had FaceTimed Silvia’s dad previously asking for permission since they are back home in Brazil. Silvia’s surprise says it all. Congrats to the happy couple!

Click here to see the full album from Lucas and Silvia’s proposal!

At this point, you want to live in the Central Park area just to see it everyday. Check out our previous Central Park proposals!

New York City Proposal | Julio and Paola’s Beautiful Engagement!

Juan and Karla Paulina’s Proposal On The Gapstow Bridge In Central Park!

The exact moment when you see yourself with your significant other for the rest of your life is one that you’ll never forget. The moment you knew that he or she is the one is magical. Paparazzi Proposals works with you to perfect your proposal. Want to know how we work? Click here to see how we work! Are you in love with our work? Do you want to make sure that nothing is missing from your proposal? Click here to speak with one of our proposal experts!

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She had NO idea it was really just an elaborate plan to propose to her!

Paparazzi Proposals offered some proposal ideas, with Chuck settling on a romantic Central Park proposal at the iconic Gapstow Bridge.  This provided a beautiful backdrop for the photographs we secretly snapped while he popped the big question. Paparazzi Proposals does more than just help you plan and pull-off your dream proposal. We also provide surprise proposal photography. Our paparazzi-style photographers discreetly take pictures of the moments before, during and after your proposal, capturing the actual moment you get engaged. See the pics from Chuck and Mandy’s perfect proposal here.

These pictures create a great memento of this special moment in your relationship, allowing you to share with your friends, family and loved ones. After you propose, we can pop out to snap a newly-engaged couple portrait shoot. Or keep our presence a secret and surprise your fiancee with these photographs as a birthday, wedding or anniversary gift!

How do we make all of the magic happen? Click to learn how we work with you to create and execute the perfect proposal. Click here to see our full gallery of heartwarming and romantic proposals from across the country.  We are America’s only national proposal planner and photography company. With photographers in every major city across the country we are ready to help you regardless of how, when or where you wish to propose.

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