Best Places to Propose in NYC

Lauren B takes on the city to help you find your perfect proposal location

Getting engaged is arguably one of the most important and sentimental moments in life. Bending down on one knee to ask your person for forever is nerve-racking all on its own. Add the pressure of planning the perfect proposal, and a lot of stress can come from something that should bring nothing but joy and excitement to your life. That’s why we started our NYC proposal series on the Lauren B Instagram page. Being based in the city, we have countless beautiful proposal locations in our backyard, and we want to help make this process as seamless for you as possible. 

Viceroy Hotel

We kicked off the proposal series in April with a proposal video done on the top of the Viceroy Hotel in midtown Manhattan. This space is full of gorgeous views looking over the city and central park. 

 

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Kicking off our NYC proposal series with this one from high atop the Viceroy Hotel in midtown Manhattan ?. With gorgeous views of the city skyline overlooking Central Park, this location is sure to make for a memorable engagement. Here we brought along our 3.06 carat #cushioncut diamond double edge halo ring ? model SOR-21647 to help set the mood. Keep an eye for more of these posts featuring iconic New York locations and of course dazzling #LaurenB rings. Comment below on your dream proposal location in the Big Apple ?

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Central Park: Conservatory Water

Our next stop in the NYC proposal series takes us into the park itself at the Conservatory Water. While the Viceroy Hotel offers an unbelievable birds-eye view of the park and the city lights, there is something romantic about a proposal in the park. The serene water, green grass, blooming trees and skyscrapers in the background make for the most beautiful location. 

 

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Lauren B NYC Proposal series ??continues with this picturesque Central Park setting at the Conservatory Water ?. What better way to mark this special moment than by proposing outside on a sun-filled Spring afternoon in Manhattan? - In case you were wondering that is our 2.5 carat #radiantcut #diamond ring with three-row pave band ✨ model SOR-17094. - SWIPE left for some more views from this Central Park locale; serene water, green grass, blooming trees and skyscrapers in the background. It does not get much prettier than this! ?? What would be your dream proposal location? ?#commentbelow with your answer! #laurenbjewelry

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Central Park: Bow Bridge

The park offers a wide selection of beautiful proposal backdrops. If the Conservatory Water isn’t it for you, the Bow Bridge might be. Located around 74th street and the middle of the east and west sides of the park, you can’t go wrong with popping the question in this beautiful spot. 

 

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Our NYC proposal series takes us to Central Park's most romantic settings; the Bow Bridge. Located around 74th street and the middle of the east and west side's of the park, you can't go wrong with popping the question in this beautiful outdoor setting. The ring shown here is model SOR-19233 from our Invisible Gallery collection with a 1.79 carat round diamond center; solid #yellowgold band and a wrap of pave diamonds underneath.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Another beautiful option is just a few steps outside of the park. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a beautiful, landmark with its fountains, iconic stairs and a world of historical art inside. A proposal here can be celebrated on the rooftop garden. 

 

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Today we are taking you to the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in our #LaurenB NYC proposal series. Located just outside of Central Park and on 5th Avenue of the Upper East Side of Manhattan, this landmark provides a beautiful backdrop for any engagement. Make sure to check out some of their beautiful galleries inside the museum afterwards or head up stairs to the rooftop garden for a celebratory toast. The ring shown here is model SOR-21729 three-stone #rosegold design with an oval diamond center and pear shape sides. SWIPE LEFT for more views of this New York City gem.

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Grand Central Terminal

For anyone looking to pop the question indoors, Grand Central Terminal is a wonderful choice. The famed train station is full of stunning architecture and prime lighting. While we don’t recommend this location at rush hour if you are open to a public proposal, one here any other time of the day would be beautiful and memorable.

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Now presenting model RS-396 which features a three-row cathedral band ? and four prongs paved with diamonds; holding a fabulous 3 carat elongated #radiantcut ? center. This ring was custom made for our clients Eric & Lisa (swipe left for a photo of the lovely couple). While the real couple did not propose here, take a look at how it feels to present this ring in New York City's famed Grand Central Terminal. With stunning architecture and lighting it makes for a memorable one; just do not try this at rush hour ;) Public proposals may not be for everyone but if you happen to have one in mind, there are countless places throughout Manhattan that could act as the perfect backdrop.

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Not looking to get engaged in the city? Check out these other blog posts for more proposal inspiration:

• Top unique Lauren B proposal ideas
• Fall proposal ideas
• Unique proposal ideas

For more on the NYC proposal series, follow us on Instagram here and visit our website at laurenb.com to explore all of our pieces. For any questions or inquiries, email us at info@laurenb.com.