The Best Places to Propose in Seattle
Photographs by Sea to Summit Photography
Where to Pop the Question: The 6 Best Places to Propose in Seattle
Seattle is a breathtakingly beautiful city that is the perfect place to propose in. Whether you're drawn to our stunning Olympic mountains seen across the Puget Sound, the beautiful Mount Rainier overlooking our city, or the culture city, there's an ideal proposal spot for all kinds of adventurers! This guide will highlight some of my top spots to consider when planning to propose in Seattle or anywhere in Washington State.
Here are top 6 locations to propose in Seattle for you to consider:
For the City Lovers:
1.) Kerry Park:
When it comes to iconic Seattle views, Kerry Park tops the list. This small park offers a panoramic view of the Seattle skyline, including the Space Needle, Elliott Bay, and on clear days, Mount Rainier. It's a favorite spot for photographers and is often featured in movies and TV shows.
2.) At Our Famous Seattle Ferry Boats:
If you want to make an adventure out of your proposal, consider taking the ferry boat from downtown Seattle towards Bainbridge Island where you’ll be surrounded by the Puget Sound, the beautiful Olympic Mountains, and the iconic Seattle skyline behind you. Once across the other side, you can continue with your proposal photos along downtown Bainbridge Island before crossing back as an engaged couple!
3.) Space Needle:
For a truly iconic Seattle proposal, the Space Needle offers an unbeatable setting. With its 360-degree views of the city, Puget Sound, and the surrounding mountains, the Space Needle provides a unique backdrop. Hiring a proposal photographer in Seattle will ensure every moment is captured, from helping you plan the perfect day leading to the big moment, to helping you make dinner reservations, and of course, capture the moments leading before and after to the big question.
4.) Golden Gardens:
Just on the other side of the Ballard Bridge is well-known beach called Golden Gardens. As the name suggests, this beach is the spot to get a sunset Seattle proposal on the beach. This beach also has beautiful forests, and trails nearby to get some beautiful proposal engagement photos afterwards!
For the Adventurous Couples:
5.) Mount Rainier National Park:
With its snow-capped peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and lush forests, Mount Rainier offers many spots for your proposal. Whether you propose on a hike or in a quiet meadow, the breathtaking beauty of Mount Rainier will make your engagement truly special. As someone who photographs many couples at Mount Rainier, I’ll help you find your perfect spot to propose in and hide to then capture that moment they say “YES!”.
6.) My Personal Winner: Olympic National Park!:
Olympic National Park is the most common spot couples end up proposing in! Olympic National Park offers it all: dramatic coastline of the Pacific Ocean, the Hoh rainforest, and the Olympic Cascades, there really isn’t a more magical place to propose in Washington.
Seattle Proposal Packages
If you’re thinking about proposing to your partner and would love to have proposal photos captured, please reach out! I love being able to hide, blend in with the crowd or the landscape, and capture the moment someone proposes.
I’ll make sure you feel like the moment was perfectly captured and able to be relive that moment through your photos over and over! Click below to learn more about my Seattle proposal packages (under the “Adventure session” package).
Words From Happy Clients
“Doug was such a treat to work with. Being located over 2000 miles away from the proposal destination it was critical to get in contact with a photography professional who knew the area. Doug exceeded all and any expectations that I had for a perfect surprise. Photos, perfect. Destination/location, stunning. Communication, seemless and easy. Doug took the time to meet with me virtually twice to go over any planning needs along with photo destinations and a surprise proposal. If you are planning a surprise proposal or a beautiful elopement, do not look any further than Sea to Summit photography. Doug has you covered. Thank you again for everything that you did to capture our forever moment! ”
“Doug made my idea a reality, as I was planning a weekend to propose to my amazing girlfriend. I thought it would be awesome to capture the moment as it unfolded. Doug was nothing short of a professional when it came time for photos on the beach, as you could imagine my future fiancé was taken by surprise when she found out her picture was going to be captured, Doug went right to work, while having great energy and making the experience fun. He made this moment so memorable for a life time. 10 stars in my book.”
Meet Your Seattle Proposal Photographer!
If you found this guide helpful, let me show you the full experience of having your Seattle proposal taken by me! My name is Doug, your Seattle proposal photographer! If you’re ready to get down on one knee and have the moment you propose forever captured anywhere in Washington, let’s chat and make it happen!
Whether you’re looking to propose at your favorite restaurant, or while going on your favorite hike together and have stunning proposal photos captured in secret, fill out the contact form below or send me an email at info@seatosummitphotos.com
