Paparazzi Proposals has photographed hundreds of proposals in the Big Apple.  You name it, we’ve helped plan and capture it.  After years in the game, we have a couple trusted NYC engagement spots for proposal pictures you’ll never want to stop looking at!

For the absolute ultimate guide to planning and capturing your marriage proposal in NYC, head to our New York City proposals page, full of tips, tricks, inspiration, featured NYC engagements, and proposal photography packages designed with Manhattan in mind.

In the meantime here are our top 10 picks for the best places in NYC to take a knee, from iconic to unexpected!

1. Central Park

Capture your fiancé’s heart in the heart of Manhattan!  Central Park has countless breathtaking places to propose, year-round.  From a private proposal in The Ramble to a flashmob proposal at Bethesda Fountain, there’s something for every couple!  Keep your honey guessing by suggesting a walk or a romantic horse and carriage ride to the place where you plan to pop the question!  Afterwards, toast  your engagement at one of the many nearby bars or restaurants!  

Raj went with our Paparazzi Proposal Photography Package his Bow Bridge, Central Park marriage proposal to Priya!

2. SoHo

SoHo is the perfect place to propose if you’re after a truly movie star moment!  With a location worthy of the silver screen, it’s only fitting that you hire your own personal proposal paparazzi to trail you as you browse the stores, like Nick did for his fiancée.  Two of our sneaky paparazzi-style proposal photographers captured their entire afternoon, discreetly snapping away as they shopped and stopped for a coffee before he popped the question in front of Tiffany’s!  Get started planning your own star-quality engagement by booking your own Rent-A-Paparazzi package!

3. Times Square

This iconic proposal is for the person who wants to go big!  Make the bustling heart of Manhattan entirely yours for your engagement by having your proposal message appear on the Times Square Big Screen.  Literally take your partner’s breath away when they see their name in lights in Times Square, and turn to see you on bended knee.  You come away looking like a champ, and your new fiancée feels like a Broadway star! Into grand romantic gestures?  Check out more info on how to plan a Times Square Big Screen engagement, here.

4. Top of the Rock

Less crowded and easier to coordinate than the commonly sought after Empire State Building Observation Deck, the Top of the Rock offers 360 degree views of the city and a very NYC feel.  It’s great for anyone looking to propose with a view and for couples visiting from out of town who want to capture the whole city in their surprise engagement photos!

5. Rockefeller Plaza

This centrally located proposal location is great for TV lovers from New York and beyond!  It has made several appearances on television, is home to NBC, and the Today Show is filmed every morning just across the street!  In the colder months, the Rock Center ice rink is the perfect place for a wintry wonderland engagement, which is exactly what Craig had in mind for his engagement to Melanie on the week before Christmas!

6. The High Line

This former elevated railway, transformed into a pedestrian path in the early 2000s, offers unique views of the street below that make it perfect for surprise engagement photography.  It’s also located near boutique shops and eateries of Chelsea Market, making it a number one place to propose for couples looking to head to a post-proposal dinner or celebratory engagement party after their engagement!  Make sure your High Line engagement is stress-free and goes off without a hitch by working with an experienced proposal planner.

7. Brooklyn Bridge

The 100-year-old bridge linking Brooklyn to Manhattan is a romantic destination known for incredible skyline views and unique design! Invite your special someone for an afternoon stroll and pop the question as the sun sets over lower Manhattan.  Our suggestion is to start in the city and walk towards Brooklyn, proposing midway through and having your post-proposal session in the picturesque streets of DUMBO.  For a less crowded alternative with similarly incredible views, consider a Brooklyn Bridge Park marriage proposal.

8. Chelsea Piers

The Chelsea Piers are a unique place to propose on the waterfront, especially in the warmer months! The piers are one of our favorite off-the-beaten path places to propose because they are more private than more central proposal spots.  Grassy hills nearby make for gorgeous picnic proposals in the spring and summer, and art installations like the water wheel at Pier 66 offer picturesque proposal options!  After chatting with one of our proposal planners, Brad added to his Pier 66 marriage proposal by booking a musician to serenade them, and a bouquet of 24 vibrant red roses, just a few of the awesome add-on options available with all of our proposal photography packages!

9. Long Island City

Ok, it may not be in Manhattan, but it’s got some of the best skyline views around!  LIC is a more private proposal location that’s perfect for surprise proposal photography!  One of our favorite places to propose in LIC is Gantry State Park, where you can take a knee on the picturesque pier before heading to the retro-cool Pepsi-Cola sign for fun engagement photos with a pop of color! For more LIC proposal inspiration, be sure to check out Max and Nadine’s adorable marriage proposal and engagement session!

10. The Street Where You Met

45th and Broadway. 86th and Lex. Begin the next chapter with a creative marriage proposal in the exact spot where your eyes first met over the top of a yellow taxicab, or where you went on your first date!  To make sure your memories last a lifetime, have a proposal photographer to discreetly capture the moment you drop to one knee.  Adam opted for one full hour of proposal photography to capture the moments before, during and after his romantic evening street corner proposal on East 58th and 2nd Ave., the intersection where they first kissed!

Now that we’ve helped narrow it down, we’re sure you’ve got a few questions about the logistics of popping the question!  Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.  We’ve helped close to a hundred guys and girls looking to get engaged in NYC to plan and capture their dream proposal!  Contact us today for a free consultation to brainstorm ideas with one of our proposal experts.

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You want the moment of your proposal to be memorable. It is a once-in-a-lifetime event that the two of you should cherish forever. The best way to make sure your big day is stunning: pick the right location! We’ve put together a list of our favorite NYC proposal spots, which serve as perfect backdrops for surprise engagement photography!

Top of the Rock

This proposal is all about NYC! Whether you’re visiting from out of town, or a native New Yorker, the Top of the Rock is the perfect place for an iconic proposal moment. Some of our favorite Top of the Rock proposal moments so far include:

• Jae and Xue’s Cloud 9 Proposal: Jae popped the question in a romantic blanket of dreamy clouds.
• Oray and Julia’s Top of the Rock Proposal: Oray took his whirlwind romance with Julia to the next level by proposing high above NYC.

Brooklyn Bridge

Just because you’re in Brooklyn doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice phenomenal views! A proposal at the Brooklyn Bridge Park or on the Bridge itself is a bit quieter than a Manhattan engagement. Plus, the two of you will be able to see the entirety of Manhattan while you stroll over the East River, or in the park! Some of the best bridge proposals we’ve seen so far:

• Tim and Sydney’s Proposal in Brooklyn Bridge Park
• Andre and Mikaela’s Brooklyn Bridge Proposal

Central Park

Central park is the pride and joy of the city. And with miles of meandering pathways, fountains, statues, reflection pools and even a zoo, it is the perfect place to pop the question, year-round.

• Rusty and Jessica’s Romantic Proposal
• Matt and Jake’s Bow Bridge Proposal
• Rahim and Ria’s Bethesda Fountain Engagement

Rooftop Proposal

Whether it’s at a hotel, or on the top of your own apartment, a rooftop proposal is a perfect way to propose with a view! You are still in the heart of Manhattan, but removed from all the hustle and bustle. Check out how these marriage hopefuls dropped down to one knee hundreds of feet above the ground:

Colin and Irene’s Apartment Proposal:  Every night, they shared a toast on their rooftop with a view.  So when the time came to propose, Colin wanted it to be in their special spot.

Michael and Caitlin’s Hotel Rooftop Engagement: She always dreamt of a  rooftop engagement.  So when Michael whisked his small-town girl away to the big city for the weekend, he chose this private hotel rooftop for his proposal!

Ready to plan your own proposal with a view?  Simply seeking NYC proposal ideas? Either way, Paparazzi Proposals has you covered.  Check out some of our favorite NYC Proposals for inspiration.  And when you’re ready to pop the question,  contact us for a free proposal planning consultation. With our unique brand of surprise engagement photography, we can help you both plan and photograph your dream engagement.  And if you’re not in NY, it’s not a problem.  Our services are available everywhere!

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As they slowed to a stop, with the bridge perfectly framed in the background, John dropped down on a knee and asked Nicole to marry him!

The bridge provided the perfect backdrop for Paparazzi Proposals unique brand of proposal photography. With one of our paparazzi-style photographers discreetly hidden nearby, we were able to catch every second of the moments before, during and after his proposal. John and Nicole could now share the moment with family and friends with these one-of-a-kind photographs!

For the absolute ultimate guide to planning and capturing your New York marriage proposal and to receive a limited time special discount, click here! Browse our customizable proposal packages designed specifically for Manhattan, and view slideshows of the latest proposals we have photographed!

Are you stuck for ideas on how or where to propose near the BK Bridge? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!  There are several places to propose with the Bridge in the background.   Head to Brooklyn Bridge Park for an incredible engagement, like Ludovic did for his proposal.  Or, take a walk over the bridge to pop the question with a stunning panoramic view of the New York city skyline, like Stephen did for his proposal.

You can also take a peek at some of the other amazing New York proposals we have helped plan and photograph, here.  As America’s only national proposal planning and photography company we can help you pull off the perfect proposal ANYWHERE in the U.S.! We can’t wait to help you plan and photograph your dream proposal.  Remember to contact us for a brain storming session on locations and ideas!

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