If you are planning on proposing this Christmas, you are going to love this. I have been waiting all year to share this New York Christmas proposal idea you will want to re-create.
The Story
Though Stephen and Jessica met in grade school, they didn’t reconnect until later in life at a block party. They spent a lot of time going on fun dates around the city, traveling together, and eventually they fell in love. Upon reflection, Stephen said he knew Jessica was “the one” at that block party, it was an immediate feeling.
The Proposal Planning
So many details stood out to us when we interviewed Stephan. Jessica loves the seasons and corresponding holidays so he wanted to incorporate a Christmas theme into the proposal. Our vision was a Christmas in Manhattan theme. We set out to find a rooftop with a view of the iconic Empire State Building which would be the romantic winter setting for the proposal. Of course, we made sure our rooftop also had an indoor space in case the weather was uncooperative. We then went Christmas tree shopping to find the perfect tree for our Christmas theme proposal. Jessica loves yellow, white lights, and a rustic look so we took care to get ornaments and lanterns that played to this theme.
The Proposal
On the day of the proposal, Stephen took Jessica to the private New York rooftop that we rented out for his proposal. She was completely blown away when she walked out on to the roof and saw an aisle of rustic lanterns and pine branches. As the guitarist sang, “Say You Won’t Let Go,” by James Arthur, he walked her down the aisle. They reminisced on all of the photos of their time together which were displayed romantically on the tree. Stephen then guided her to the proposal ornament and then dropped to his knee to propose. Jessica said “Yes!!”
Since Stephen described Jessica as family-oriented, we knew that their families needed to be included. We had them waiting inside of the proposal venue with Champagne and brought them out to surprise her post-proposal.
Christmas Proposal In NYC
Are you planning a Christmas proposal in NYC? If so, you are going to need an amazing New York Christmas proposal idea. Here are some tips on how to plan the perfect NYC proposal during the holidays.
Bring In Christmas Decor
Take a lesson from Stephen and rent a breathtaking proposal location in Manhattan for your marriage proposal. Transform the proposal space with Christmas decor. Some ideas of how to create a Christmas theme proposal are:
- Bring in a Christmas tree and decorate it with photos and romantic love message ornaments.
- Adorn the space with faux snow to create a winter wonderland. Read all about our Winter Proposal Idea here.
- Make over the space by bringing in oversized Christmas decor. Think giant bulb ornaments like they have at department stores.
Utilize Christmas Decor
One of the best things about New York City during the holidays is how festive it is! You can find an amazing Christmas backdrop for your proposal without spending any money. Here are some spots in Manhattan you might want to consider.
- Rockefeller Center – During the holidays, the iconic Christmas tree is set up in the center and could be the perfect proposal location. They also have the ice skating rink and we offer an ice skating marriage proposal package.
- The Lotte Palace – They have a Christmas tree there that not so many tourists don’t know about. If you are looking for a beautiful tree without the crowds, consider proposing here.
- Tavern on the Green- If you are looking for Christmas decor in Central Park, consider the tree at this iconic restaurant! It is perfect because you can take her on a stroll around the park, propose by the tree, and go inside for dinner.
- Bryant Park and Washington Square Park- These are 2 other parks with Christmas trees that you could use as your proposal backdrop.
- Lincoln Center Park- This is a great proposal spot because it is in a quiet location but still near a lot of great locations for engagement photos after.
- Southstreet Seaport- Another location with a great Christmas tree!
Ditch The Christmas Decor
There are other ways to have a Christmas theme proposal idea in NYC that don’t involve decorations. Consider hiring an a cappella group to serenade her with Christmas carolers. After the festive songs, have them sing one special proposal song and then propose.
Christmas Gifts
You can always disguise your proposal as a Christmas gift. You could wrap a few gifts and have your partner open the ring or the proposal gift last. If you want your proposal to stand out, make the proposal gift something really unique and personalized. The Heart Bandits can help you come up with a unique finale.
How Can The Heart Bandits Help?
If you want to make sure you give your partner the holiday proposal of their dreams, you will need the best New York Christmas proposal idea. There are so many unoriginal holiday proposal ideas out there, your partner deserves better. Here are some reasons you might want to hire Wedding Proposal Planners to help you plan your Christmas proposal:
- You don’t want one of the cheesy Christmas proposal ideas you see online, you want something unique
- You don’t know how to find the perfect proposal venue
- You don’t know how to source the Christmas decor like a Christmas tree, faux snow, etc.
- You don’t live in NYC and you need someone on-site to make sure everything goes smoothly and to decorate
If you are ready to get started planning your proposal, contact The Heart Bandits today. We will work with you to create an amazing Christmas or holiday proposal. We can help you with creating the proposal ideas only and we can bring that idea to life. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Michele