Find Your Place to Propose This Engagement Season
You’ve chosen the perfect ring. The words from your heart are ready to be spoken. The only detail left is picking the ideal location to pop the question.
If you’ve been feeling the urge to make the move, you’re not alone. Nearly 40% percent of marriage proposals take place between November and February according to the experts at WeddingWire. That also happens to be the prime season to visit the Fort Myers area. As coastal locations continue rebuilding from hurricane damage, choose from these romantic spots around our local neighborhoods.
For the perfect engagement pictures, it’s easy to swap a beach backdrop for lush greenery, tropical flowers and maybe even a flamingo photobomb at The Wonder Gardens. This Bonita Springs location is so charming that you may decide to come back and host your wedding ceremony in the elegant iron-and-glass conservatory.
Thousands of acres of wetlands create a beautiful natural environment at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. Stroll the well-preserved boardwalk trail to take in sights of migrating and year-round birds, then get down on one knee to make this a moment you’ll treasure forever.
Relaxed resorts are reopening around the region, and with that comes a fresh and exciting place for your proposal. Palm trees sway gracefully around the tranquil water fountain at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa, while sunset views and firepits create a romantic vibe as you sip champagne. While couples clamor for a wedding at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, you can also create lovely engagement photos on the charming wooden walkway and in the grand lobby.
The captivating gardens of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates are a sought-after setting in Southwest Florida. Surround yourself with hundreds of species of flowers, trees and other exotic plants as you wander along the banks of the Caloosahatchee River.
Evening life is thriving in downtown Fort Myers. Order from the robust cocktail and raw bar menu at Izzy’s Fish & Oyster, sit down for an elegant prix fixe wine-paired meal at The Silver King Ocean Brasserie, or pop open the ring box over casual waterfront fare.
Simply choose what speaks to your style, and good days will come naturally. Don’t forget to sign up for our special wedding e-newsletter and we’ll see you this engagement season.
