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’ve chosen to have your big proposal moment captured with surprise engagement photography. But now you have another important decision to make.  What is going to be the best place for your engagement photos?  The location has to mean something to the two of you while still acting as the perfect backdrop for the photos that will capture the big day.

Luckily, as proposal experts, we’ve got some answers for you.

A Walk In the Park

The hard part was finding The One.  Your proposal should be a walk in the park— literally!

Juan opted for our Perfect Picnic package in his gorgeous proposal.

Central Park is the absolutely perfect place to propose year round.  In the spring and summer, the greenery lends a romantic atmosphere to your proposal.  The reds, oranges and yellows of autumn make a stunning backdrop.  And snow transforms the whole park into a winter wonderland in the colder months.  Make it all the more idyllic with a park proposal, like Juan’s or with a fairytale horse and carriage ride!

Landmark Moments

NYC is full of landmarks.  Make your memories last by choosing something iconic.

Jason, seen here, opted for the Times Square Proposal Package for his recent NYC engagement.

This is the perfect proposal idea for someone who may be visiting from out of town, and wants to capture the spirit of their adventure along with their proposal!  Your love story is iconic, so why shouldn’t your surprise engagement be too?  Opt for a stunning Statue of Liberty private boat cruise to include romance, privacy and a backdrop to remember!  Or, follow Jason’s lead and rent out the Times Square big screen to broadcast a custom proposal message, making the bustling city center all yours for a few magic moments.

Best Burroughs

If the two of you are from New York, personalize your proposal by making it location-specific.

James booked our classic proposal photography package for his romantic NYC proposal.

Whether it’s the place where you first met, the restaurant where you had your first date, or your neighborhood, having it in your engagement photos is an important testament to your love.  That’s what James did in his recent Lower East Side proposal, taking his special someone back to where it all began and proposing on the very crosswalk where the two shared their first kiss.  So romantic!

Rooftop Romance

Like a view?  NYC has countless places to propose with sweeping views of Manhattan below.  

David opted for our proposal photography package with an awesome engagement photography session afterwards to make sure he captured all of the magic!

This is perfect for couples who are from NYC, or pairs who want to see it all as they pop the question.  It’s a great way to include the entirety of NYC in your stunning engagement photos!  That’s what David did in his recent Top of the Rock Proposal to Jill.  The pair was visiting from out of town and he wanted to make their engagement even more of an occasion to remember. 

Check out other awesome NYC proposals we have planned and photographed.  If you’re not in NYC and still want to capture your engagement with discreet paparazzi-style photography, it’s no problem!  Our services are available nationwide.

All of these engagement photos have you thinking about your own surprise engagement?  We’ve got you covered.  Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts.

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In the bustling heart of NYC, David knelt down on one knee and asked Kristina for her hand in marriage.

Known for its 24 hour bright lights and continuous shuffle,  Times Square is debatably one of NYC’s biggest attractions.  Making the hub yours for that magical moment takes some precise planning, but with the help of Paparazzi Proposals, David was able to turn it into a romantic, memorable moment for the both of them!

The pair started the evening by sharing a toast at the renowned rooftop Bar 54.  Located on the top level of the Times Square Hyatt, the bar claims the highest perch in the city for drinks and has stunning views to match.  Unbeknownst to Kristina, one of our sneaky snappers caught the couple sharing a romantic moment, lounging with elegant flutes of champagne and admiring the views as the sun set over the city.  Afterwards, David surprised her with dinner reservations at the Times Square Italian eatery, La Masseria.

But the surprises weren’t over yet.  After their meal, our photog followed them on a stroll into the Square.  Knowing that Kristina loved the sound of the harp, David worked with Paparazzi Proposals to secretly arrange to have a harp player in the center of all the hustle and bustle. The pair stopped to admire the enchanting melodies.  That’s when David dropped to one knee, and presented Kristina with a gorgeous ring.

See the rest of the photos from this couple’s beautiful Times Square engagement, here.

Seeking inspiration for NYC proposal ideas?  Check out some of our other amazing New York proposals!

If you’re not in New York, it’s not a problem.  We have photographers located everywhere, ready to capture your special moment.

Your proposal only happens once. It can never be reproduced or recreated. Paparazzi Proposals’ proposal photography helps you capture the joy, excitement and romance of the moment, giving you genuine photographs of your proposal to share with family and friends. Ready to “commit?” Contact us for a complimentary session of creative proposal ideas and romantic settings! Want to see more of the proposals we have planned and photographed? You can also check us out on social media by liking us on Facebook, and following us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest! We can wait to help you pull-off your dream proposal!

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Times Square proposals are beyond beautiful. The way strangers join in and cheer for your love is truly remarkable.

This lovely couple are from Toronto, Canada. Lawrence made sure that this trip would be memorable and full of cheer. The frigid New York City wind chill wasn’t going to stop him from asking his girlfriend to marry him. The lights and sparkle that Times Square has will forever be in their hearts. With Paparazzi Proposals and Proposal Ideas, Lawrence was able to make this proposal magical.

Check out the full album here.

Did the Times Square lights grab your attention? Check out our other Times Square proposals.

 Pavlos and Tonia Times Square Flash Mob Proposal

Ji and Yuan Times Square Proposal

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