Best Places to Propose in Wilmington, DE

Although Delaware a.k.a. ‘The First State’  is the second smallest state in the country, it still has lots to offer, particularly in the urban hub of Wilmington. Known for its top-tier restaurants and entertainment venues, the appropriately named “Diamond State” has many fine local diamond jewelry stores in Wilmington, DE, that locals and visiting guests like to frequent. 

With so many options today for diamond settings, shapes, cuts, and designs, we highly recommend working with a trusted local diamond jeweler to ensure you get exactly what you’re looking for. Since we diligently pre-screen the jewelers we work with, you don’t need to worry about doing extra research. You can rest assured, you’re in good hands.

We spoke to some of our local diamond jeweler partners in Wilmington, and asked them about their thoughts on the best place to propose in Wilmington, DE. Here’s what they had to say:

Local Diamond Jeweler

“The beach is the best place to propose in Wilmington, Delaware. Located right near the Delaware River, it’s a great location for packing up a picnic and spending a romantic day at the beach – with a beautiful proposal to end the day.” – Whitten’s Fine Jewelry

Whitten’s Fine Jewelry is a local jewelry store in Wilmington, Delaware. They offer diamond engagement rings and custom, one-of-a-kind jewelry. Whitten is a Wilmington native jeweler who opened his first jewelry design studio in 1985 and later turned it into a local jewelry store.

3 Best Places to Propose in Wilmington, DE

1. Bellevue State Park

Many of our Wilmington proposals take place in the beautiful Bellevue State Park, located at 800 Carr Rd, Wilmington, DE, 4.8 miles (9-minute drive) from Wilmington, DE. The 328-acre escape is an absolutely stunning location for a diamond ring reveal, particularly in the fall when the colorful leaves are picture-perfect.

2. Delaware Art Museum

You could also visit our well-reputed Delaware Art Museum, at 2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington, DE, 2.2 miles (8-minute drive) from Wilmington, DE, and propose after an immersive walk through their constantly updated art exhibitions.

3. Casino @ Delaware Park

Better yet, raise the stakes and try your luck at the Casino @ Delaware Park, 777 Delaware Park Blvd, Wilmington, DE, 11.2 miles (18-minute drive) from Wilmington, DE, by going all-in with a dazzling diamond engagement ring at the end of a fun night of gambling. The odds are in your favor of her saying yes with a sparkling proposal ring from Wilmington, DE.

Wilmington, DE, Love Story and Proposal : Courtney and Thomas

How They Met: Courtney and Thomas met while Courtney was competing in Wilmington’s beach volleyball facility, Delaware United Volleyball Club. The day’s events and games were complete and Thomas, who was there watching, started playing a game of pick-up with some friends who were at the tournament. Courtney was about to go home, but decided to join for one last game. From that day she and Thomas became friendly but only on a surface level and didn’t really get to know each other until years later.

After graduating, Courtney started playing volleyball at DUVC way more often. One day after playing with some friends, everyone decided to go on an “ice cream scavenger hunt”. Their favorite ice cream store was Dino’s Ice Cream and Water Ice Store, which had hidden free ice cream cards all around Wilmington, DE, in honor of National Ice Cream Day. The group toured around town collecting cards and later ate enough ice cream to feed an army. That day was filled with precious bonding moments that solidified Thom and Courtney’s friendship; the foundation of their love. 

How They Asked: Courtney had been feeling under the weather all week so Thomas let her know that he had planned something for them to do on the weekend. He often arranged little surprises and quality-time hang-outs so she was looking forward to Saturday and already in a better mood. 

Once the weekend had arrived and Courtney was feeling better, she anxiously awaited for Thomas to return from a haircut. Once home, he had Courtney close her eyes, and when she opened them, her copy of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was sitting in her lap. She flipped it open and found a note, explaining that her scavenger hunt had begun! She was so excited that without reading the first clue, she popped up and started looking around the room.

A bookmark with a fish in the background led her to their fish tank. She gently used a net to turn over their fish’s house and treasure chest when she realized there was something poking out from underneath the tank itself. Her next clue! Four clues later, and they were out of the house! Phew. 

They headed to their favorite brewery in Wilmington, DE, called Wilmington Brew Works. Courtney was searching for a specific picture on their wall. They enjoyed a quick beer there (they had to…) and were off to the nearest shopping mall for her next clue. Four more Harry Potter related clues later, they ended up at the volley club where they first met. 

At the club, attached to a volleyball strategically placed under a health poster about heart-rate, were coordinates. After putting her nerd skills to the test, Courtney figured it out, and told Thomas where to go. He drove them out to Hidden Pond Trail in Brandywine Creek State Park and they began on their walk together, hand in hand. 

Finally, they reached a sign with a Gryffindor scarf wrapped around it. It had an arrow pointing to a bridge. Hanging off the sides of one of the bridge railings, there was a round box. It was painted gold, like the golden snitch! Courtney hurried over. 

She noticed a small keyhole and above it, in beautiful cursive were written the words “crack me”. She had collected a key from another clue and was told to keep it in a safe place for when the moment was right. ‘Was there ever a moment that was more right??’, she thought.

She unlocked the ‘snitch’ with her key and carefully opened the golden ball. She was blown away to see the most beautiful diamond engagement ring inside and just about dropped it. Thomas held her shaking hands and helped them become still in his. He told her how much he loved her and how he wanted to spend the rest of their lives finding ways to surprise her like this. It was the happiest moment of Courtney’s life, and it happened right here, in Wilmington, DE. 

Bottom Line:

We’re happy to have you pop the question at any of our memorable and romantic Wilmington, DE, spots. Log onto Willyou.net to find your local diamond jeweler from Wilmington, DE, today. For more detailed insights on trends and preferences, explore our comprehensive guide to engagement rings in Wilmington DE.

Top 7 Locations to Propose in Wilmington, DE

1. Brandywine Park
2. Delaware Riverfront
3. Greenways
4. Hagley Museum and Library
5. Winterthur Museum Gardens
6. New Castle Historic District
7. DuPont Environmental Education Center