As the nation’s leading surprise engagement proposal photography company, we’ve captured thousands of proposals in over 35 cities. Recently expanding into St. Louis, we’re excited to capture your special moment. And to make it even more special, we’ve put together some of our favorite ideas for romantic and picturesque proposals in The Gateway to the West.

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1. Forest Park

In the western portion of St. Louis, Forest Park offers beautiful greenery, a calming atmosphere, and a picturesque environment for the picture-perfect proposal. Plan a delicious picnic during the spring or summer, or maybe a romantic walk during the winter in the snow. Regardless, we’ll be there to capture the moment.

2. Missouri Botanical Garden

An oasis in the city of St. Louis, the Missouri Botanical Garden offers “79 acres of beautiful horticultural display, including a 14-acre Japanese strolling garden, Henry Shaw’s original 1850 estate home, and one of the world’s largest collections of rare and endangered orchids”. In other words, there are bountiful spots to get a stunning backdrop for the moment you get down on one knee.

3. Gateway Arch

The tallest man-made national monument in the United States, Gateway Arch is an iconic and memorable backdrop to any proposal.  Or if you want the city of St. Louis as the backdrop, an enclosed tram inside the Arch takes you to the top, where you will experience breathtaking views of modern St. Louis – up to 30 miles in each direction!

4. Laumeier Sculpture Park

An open-air museum and sculpture park located in Sunset Hills, Laumeier Sculpture Park combines art and nature, which is why it is one of our favorite places to pop the question.

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Alexis and Scott were high school sweet hearts.

“We met when I was a junior and she was a sophomore (16 and 15 years old). We were initially just friends, but after about a 1 ½ – 2 years, we began dating. We haven’t looked back ever since!”

Though Scott was initially attracted to Alexis’ beauty, after growing with her over the past 6+ years, her intelligence and motivation for anything she sets her mind to is what he came to find most attractive about her.

Alexa was drawn to Scott’s laughter, happiness, and endless positivity.

“Luckily for me, not a thing has changed over 6 years. Not to mention his dashingly good looks, he is really the man of my dreams.”

Scott knew Alexa was the one when he first asked her to be his girlfriend.

“I know it sounds cliché and cheesy, but despite having our ups and downs throughout the relationship, as every couple does, I could’ve never imagined my life without her.”

Alexis knew he was the one after their first homecoming dance.

“He asked me as friends, but we could both feel that there was so much more. It was a night that holds such a special place in my heart, because it was truly the beginning. Not to mention over the years, every trial and tribulation has reinforced my love and wanting to spend the rest of my life with him.”

Scott chose St. Louis for his proposal because it is a city that he love and filled  with beauty and many hidden gems.

“When I was trying to think of where I wanted to propose, I knew I wanted to do it in St. Louis. The problem was narrowing it down to a specific location. I chose the Pagoda Circle and Nathan Frank Bandstand in Forest Park after much thought. I thought it would be the perfect backdrop, in a somewhat secluded area.”

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