With over 26,000 couples tying the knot each year in DFW, men and women are searching for proposal ideas in Dallas that will offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience. However, the city is filled with possibilities.
Often, the best places to propose in Dallas are overlooked.
In this article, I’m going to share some of the top places where couples from all across the DFW are saying “YES” to marriage proposals.
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10 Best Places to Propose in Dallas
1. Reunion Tower
Anyone who has driven through Dallas has seen the large, sphere tower that stands tall in the distance. That tower is called Reunion Tower, and it offers breathtaking views of the city skyline.
Romantic, charming and a great place to propose, the tower is where many couples come to pop the question.
Sunset is an especially magical time to come to the tower, which stands as the 15th largest building in the city. You will need to purchase tickets, but they’re well worth the cost to experience Dallas from new heights.
2. Gondola Ride at the Mandalay Canals
Do you mind going just a little bit outside of the city to Irving? Irving offers a one-of-a-kind gondola adventure. You’ll be able to choose your own cruise, even a private one, and feel like you’ve stepped out of the DFW and into Italy.
Cruises are available with dessert, lunch or other food, and there are options for an hour or more hour tour.
The gondola ride will take you through the Mandalay Canal or Lake Carolyn. Romantic and stunning are two words that describe this experience.
3. Crescent Court
Crescent Court is an upscale Dallas hotel that is known for its spectacular exterior, towering ceilings and beautiful outdoor spaces. The exterior is lit up with fairy lights, with hardscapes and a fairytale-like location to ask someone to marry you.
In fact, the location is so beautiful that couples from across the country come to get married here.
Plus, the indoors have a lot to do. Enjoy a day at the award-winning spa – you deserve it – and also sit at the Beau Nash to celebrate your engagement.
4. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Do you really need Dallas Arboretum proposal ideas? The entire location is breathtaking, and over 700 weddings and private events take place on the sprawling 66 acres every year. You can pop the question anywhere you want, but some of the top locations are:
- Near the Koi Pond with its beautiful waterfalls
- In the pumpkin patch in the fall
- Walking through the Tulip garden
5. AT&T Stadium
Arlington is home to AT&T Stadium, formerly known as the Cowboy’s Stadium. If your significant other is a big fan of the Cowboys, this is a chance to make them scream with excitement.
Plus, the stadium has seating for 100,000 people, so if you propose during the game, you’ll have your own crowd of tens of thousands of people cheering you on.
6. Canopy by Hilton – Rooftop Lounge
Are you looking for rooftop proposal ideas in Dallas? Then, head over to the Canopy by Hilton. The rooftop location offers spectacular views of the city and is a fun spot to visit any time of the year. Romantic and awe-inspiring, the rooftop also serves drinks so that you can celebrate the momentous occasion.
If you rent out a room, you can bring your pup along thanks to the pet-friendly rooms and also grab a bite to eat at the on-site restaurant.
7. Arbor Hills Natural Preserve
Want to choose proposal ideas in Dallas that aren’t all about the city streets and offer a beautiful, serene place to pop the question? Arbor Hills is a nature preserve that is perfect for the simple couple who would rather go out and have a picnic than deal with the busy city streets.
The preserve is actually located in Plano and is set on a sprawling 200 acres of land.
Jogging and hiking trails, a lookout (perfect for proposing) and long, romantic trails offer a nice, outdoor location to propose. Wildlife is in abundance in the area, and there is also a pavilion that you can reserve.
8. Marie Gabrielle Gardens
If you’re looking for one of the best places to propose in Dallas that’s outdoors, don’t look any further than Marie Gabrielle. The gardens are spectacular, but most people miss them because the entryway isn’t well marked.
When you walk through the park, you’ll be greeted by:
- Towering trees
- Chessboard
- Checkerboard
The park is a mere 1.5-acres and is in the Harwood District.
9. Winspear Opera House
Need indoor Dallas proposal ideas that will leave your special someone speechless? Winspear Opera House is a venue where you can ask for a person’s hand in marriage and enjoy a day at the opera.
A massive chandelier hangs from the center of the opera, beautiful lights adorn each floor, and the venue is considered one of the best performing arts venues in the country.
The opera house has a seating capacity of 2,200 people, so be ready to propose in front of an ecstatic crowd. Of course, you’ll also be able to watch a stunning performance on one of the best opera stages in the entire country.
10. White Rock Lake Park
Finally, the last place to propose in Dallas on our list is the 1,015-acre White Rock Lake that is just 5 miles outside of the center of town. If you want to propose among wildlife and natural areas, White Rock Lake is one of the best places in all of the DFW to do so.
The park has a museum, wetlands, bird watching area and is also where the Dallas Arboretum is located.
You can propose on one of the many piers, pavilions, boat ramps near the lake or at one of the many other picturesque areas of the park.
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