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Read below for great ideas on where to propose and if you are looking for the perfect Seattle Engagement Ring. . .
Let's face it. You'd love to fly your sweetheart to the Swiss Alps and fill and igloo with rose petals like Seal did for Heidi Klum, but that is way outside your budget. So, where do you take her to show her the depth of your affection without breaking the bank?
Here we offer five romantic proposal locations in Seattle, all of which are within 20 miles of our Bellevue showroom. We'll have her engagement ring ready for you the day of your big occasion. Ring in hand, you'll be ready to whisk your sweetheart off to the romantic destination of your choice.
- Kerry Park on Queen Anne Hill. Queen Anne Hill, with its stately homes and majestic views, offers the perfect setting for a romantic walk filled with dreaming and hoping. Find a parking place and stroll for several blocks hand in hand. Ensure that your leisurely pace finds you at Kerry Park at sunset, when the views are the most majestic. (If you prefer a more private encounter, go later at night, after most folks are in their armchairs watching TV.) At anytime of day, the views from Kerry Park are stunning. Seattle's most exquisite sights can be seen from this vantage point, including the Space Needle and Lake Union. And on a clear day you can see Mount Rainier in the distance. At night, these sites are all lit up, taking the romance to a whole new level. (This venue is free, though you may want to bring change in case you run into a parking meter.)
- University of Washington Arboretum. Park your car at the visitors center and set out for a walk through the botanical wonderland of Seattle's University of Washington Arboretum. Several benches are secreted away within stands of tall magnolias, lindens, and birches. Some of these benches have pristine water views, including Curtis Pond or Coyote Pond situated in a beautiful prairie setting. These beautiful natural landscapes offer the perfect setting for a romantic proposal. If you'd like, you can park instead at the Spring Trail Lot or the Arbor Drive Lot and take your sweetheart on a hike through the beautiful marshes of Lake Wingra. Or, you can stroll across the Wilcox Footbridge, a stunning old concrete wonder built in 1911. Stopping midway, you can bend to your knee and slip the ring out of your pocket in classic proposal style. Any of these hideaways, peppered throughout 200 acres of beautiful mature landscaping, offer numerous opportunities to make a private or public proposal. (This venue is free, including parking, though if you wish to propose in the Japanese Garden, there is an entry fee.)
- Volunteer Park, Capitol Hill. Just south of Roanoake Park, between Eastlake and Capitol Hill, rests a beautiful park with a history dating back to the late 1800s. While the park's 48 acres offer many beautiful options for proposing beneath the shade of one of the many towering Western Red Cedars, there are two ultra-romantic spots to make your move. The first is a beautiful Victorian conservatory, built in 1912 by the Olmsted brothers. Stepping through the glass-paned doors, you are immediately transported into a tropical wonderland complete with towering bananas, tree ferns, palm trees, birds of paradise plants, and stunning orchids. As you move through several different rooms, each representing a different climate, there are myriad opportunities to slip a ring on the finger of your beloved. If you're looking for more expansive views and in a nontraditional setting, then may we recommend the Volunteer Park Water Tower? Built in 1906 as a water reservoir, this now-empty tower stands as a beacon in the middle of the park. Three flights of stairs and thousands of bricks bring you to the top where 180-degree views of Capitol Hill greet you from grated lookout windows. The views are so worth the climb, though you may want to allow your dear one to catch her breath before you bend your knee. (Parking is free at the park, and climbing the water tower is also without fee. There is, however, a small fee for entry into the conservatory.)
- Seattle Civic Rose Garden, Woodland Park Zoo. Grass pathways meander through 2-1/2 acres of rose gardens. More than 150 varieties of roses, including bush roses, hybrid teas, tree roses (a la the Queen of Hearts), climbing roses, and miniature roses fill out the spaces of the formal structure of the garden. The park is located near the south entrance to Woodland Park Zoo, and offers not only many flower-filled nooks to set the stage, but also a beautiful gazebo and fountain, either of which would make a lovely backdrop for your important moment. (Entrance to the garden is free; however, when the zoo is open there is a fee for parking.)
- Pike's Place Market. In the bustling atmosphere of downtown Seattle is found the world-famous Pike's Place Market. Seattle's original farmers market offers a banquet of entrancing sites intermixed with Seattle's urban energy. During peak hours, you can watch the fish mongers throw fish and enjoy the visual delight of row upon row of gorgeous fresh-cut flowers. Indeed, might we suggest buying your lady a bouquet of flowers and slipping the ring box in her hand at the same time? You can also take the stairs to the lower levels and browse the more than 200 unique owner-operated shops. Finding a sweet spot to eat after she says yes will be no problem. With over 80 restaurants, including bakeries, cafes, casual dining, and many ethnic choices, you and your sweetheart can seal the deal over a delectable meal. If you'd prefer a backdrop of the Puget Sound, simply stroll to the waterfront park nearby, or take the elevator down to the lower level and walk out onto Seattle's Waterfront. Stretching from Pioneer Square to Shilshole Marina, the waterfront offers many boardwalks, parks, and even a sculpture park. Truly, your options here for romance are too numerous to name. (The market is open daily from 7am to 4pm. Entry is free, though you will have to pay for parking.)
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