Portland is a picturesque city filled with many amazing places to stage an epic and romantic marriage proposal. Because natural beauty abounds in Portland, these places all call on our city’s immense landscapes to produce some truly memorable and romantic proposal locations.
1. International Rose Test Garden
Excellent city views and hundreds of roses makes this location just perfect for a proposal. While the most color will be present during bloom from April to October, June is the peak at this picturesque and romantic proposal spot.
2. Portland Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden has some great scenery for epic proposal photos, and plenty of space to quietly sneak off the beaten path and have a private and romantic proposal moment.
3. Hoyt Arboretum
Just down the street from the Rose Garden and Japanese Garden in Washington Park, the towering trees are a great backdrop for an epic proposal on bended knee.
4. Rocky Butte
In NE Portland, Rocky Butte is a great romantic location. Enjoy a picnic at dusk before popping the question for a truly memorable night.
5. Mt Tabor
Also featuring some amazing city views, Mt. Tabor has plenty of benches for snuggling and looking out over the city before popping the big question.
6. Leach Botanical Garden
This cute garden features winding paths and even a cute little cabin where the original property owners spent their summers. Intimate and quiet, this is a great place to enjoy some quiet time in nature, as well as make lasting proposal memories.
7. Peninsula Park Rose Garden
In North Portland, the rose garden at Peninsula Park cannot be beat for romance. The winding manicured trails are lovely for strolling, and during the summer, when the roses are in bloom, the air is fragrant and the colors amazing.
8. Waterfront
There are numerous spots on both sides of the water that feature some great views and the perfect proposal ambiance. Both the Eastbank Esplanade and Waterfront Park have lovely spots, and this will be one unforgettable proposal location.
9. Lan Su Chinese Garden
The Chinese Garden is a quiet, romantic spot for a proposal. Have a cup of tea in the tea house and stroll the perfectly manicured grounds before you pop the big question in this lovely location.
10. Willamette Valley Wine Country
This is not technically in Portland, but being so close and applicable, it was included as well. Take the drive down to Mcminnville, Dundee, Amity, or Carlton to rolling views, amazing wines, and a picturesque location for a proposal.
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