For New York socialites and the upper crust of the Northeast, there’s only one summer destination: the Hamptons. One of the oldest seaside colonies, this has been a summer destination for over two hundred years. If you want a refined and beautiful location for a summer marriage proposal, consider the Hamptons.  Here are some proposal ideas:

Longhouse Reserve

This wooded and secluded property is the former residence of a New York designer with an eye for art, who furnished the land with a stunning array of sculpture and carefully maintained gardens. The estate is now open to the public. Take your sweetheart here for a stroll through the secret gardens and footpaths, and for a chance to appreciate art in nature. The property has no shortage of secluded meadows and idyllic glades, all of which offer beautiful places to pop the question.

Mashomack Preserve

Just offshore, Shelter Island is a destination for nature lovers. Over a third of the small island is devoted to the 2,100 acre Mashomack Preserve, which offers miles of winding trails through wild land filled with eagles, herons, foxes and other untouched wildlife. Kayak tours skirt the shoreline, and the nearby towns of Shelter Island offer fine dining and beaches for evening relaxation after a day in the woods. Start the day with a hike through the preserve, and either find a secluded spot to go down on one knee in the preserve, or make reservations with one of the nearby fine restaurants for a proposal over dinner.

Ponquogue Beach

For a simple and sweet seaside proposal, check out Ponquogue beach. This long stretch of white sand is peaceful, with a sweeping shoreline and a bridge that offers a beautiful vista of the beach and the seaside. It’s a family beach, so you may not have the place to yourself, but it is large enough to set up any preparations you might like. The beach is especially stunning at sunset, so time your proposal right for a beautiful natural display.

Ready to start planning your Hamptons proposal? Contact The Heart Bandits today.  They operate worldwide and will guide you through the planning process and make sure that your proposal is perfect in every way.