Okay okay, we know we’re only in the second week of January, but Valentine’s Day is on the horizon and love is certainly on the brain! And if your plans for Cupid’s return involve more than just flowers or a dinner out, (i.e. a certain someone getting down on one knee), this New York City gem is where you’ll want to be.
According to research conducted by the experts over at Glamira, the top 10 proposal locations in the world have been revealed, and New York City made the list (the city is, after all, the top city in the world to meet your soulmate!)
The team at Glamira analyzed a list of 134 of the most romantic places in the world, combining proposal Instagram and TikTok hashtag counts to establish which of those places have the highest combined number.
And while Paris topped the list, with 23,335 proposal hashtags across Instagram and TikTok, New York City made the list as well.
Coming in at the ninth spot, NYC’s Central Park raked in 3,712 proposal hashtags, which is not surprising given the park’s beauty.
From its stunning fall foliage in autumn to its blooming cherry blossoms in the spring, the park truly knows how to dazzle visitors regardless of the season.
Plus did you know there’s even a hidden part of the park that’s full of enchanting waterfalls?!
And clearly thoughts of getting engaged surrounded by stunning greenery totally beats out other proposal scenarios, like having a fake Elvis walk in front of the camera and ruin your proposal photos or being late to your own engagement due to L.A. traffic (Las Vegas and Los Angeles came in 14th and 15th, respectively).
Oh, and don’t forget that Central Park’s beloved Bow Bridge has officially reopened following repairs. And considering the bridge is one of the park’s most iconic and photographed parts, we’d say it reopened just in time for a Valentine’s Day proposal–that’s Cupid doing the lord’s work!
Other cities considered some of the top 10 proposal locations in the world include Bali, Sydney, Santorini, Maui, and London, among others.
A spokesperson from Glamira stated:
An engagement is a big, special and unforgettable moment in life, and lots of people combine traveling with engagement plans to create a vacation of a lifetime. It’s fascinating to see the most romantic places in the world to propose ranked as they all offer different aspects from breathtaking natural environments to iconic architectural landmarks.