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Best Place to Propose in Iowa City, IA

by Willyou.net * in Iowa City IA

Iowa, the Midwestern Hawkeye State, is located between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Our motto, ‘Fields of Opportunity” refers not only to our rolling plains and cornfields but to the bountiful jewelry stores in which your diamond ring awaits. After choosing your perfect engagement ring at one of our local diamond shops in Iowa City, IA, you’ll need to think of a romantic proposal location.

Your trusted local diamond jeweler will help you find or custom make your dream diamond engagement ring in Iowa City, IA, but can also help with your proposal. Our local jeweler partners have the inside scoop on the best place to propose in Iowa City, IA. Here’s a taste of some insider proposal location information from diamond engagement pros:

“Fort De Soto Park and Beach is the most romantic proposal setting in the Florida area. If you ask us at Associated Watch and Jewelry Buyers, there is nothing more serene and picturesque than the white sand skirting the aquamarine waters at this fantasy location. Make your diamond ring moment a memorable one at Fort De Soto.” – Herteen and Stocker Jewelers

Herteen and Stocker Jewelers is a top, local, family-owned and operated jewelry store located in Iowa City, IA, serving a wide variety of communities for 73 years. They are a hometown jeweler, providing a premier full jewelry service. Herteen and Stocker Jewelers strives to provide the highest quality diamonds and engagement rings at competitive prices. They believe in doing whatever it takes to ensure that their customers are satisfied with the quality of their products, supported by their diamond warranties and guarantees.

We met with the store’s manager, Kate Long, and asked her: What is the most memorable proposal story you heard from a Iowa City, IA customer?

“At Herteen and Stocker Jewelers, we’re suckers for a cute and cuddly proposal. One of our favorites had our fine customer presenting his girlfriend with a new puppy. She checked the dog’s collar to find his name only to discover ‘WILLY you marry me?’ engraved on the heart-shaped dog tag. What a darling, fluffy, and lovable way to pop the question!” – Kate L

2 Best Place to Propose in Iowa City, IA

1. Englert Civic Theatre

You always have the year-round, snow-proof option of bringing your sweetheart to Englert Civic Theatre, 221 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, 0.2 miles (1-minute drive) from Iowa City, IA. Although our winters are generally mild, a night of local community live-entertainment is sure to warm her heart, no matter what time of year.

2. University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Our impressive University of Iowa Museum of Natural History, located at 17 North Clinton Street, Macbride Hall, Iowa City, IA, just 0.3 miles (1-minute drive) from Iowa City, IA, is a show-stopping location from the outside, alone, in addition to its highly enjoyable indoor exhibits.

Iowa City, IA, Proposal and Love Story: Patrick and Sadie

How They Met: Patrick and Sadie met while both attending a college biology class but only spoke for the first time at a party. Patrick walked her safely home but didn’t ask for her phone number, which surprised her. The next week, she received an email from him inviting her and her roommate to join him and his friend for a night of bowling. She accepted the offer and was head over heel in love by the end of the night.

Patrick later attended a grad program at the University of Iowa while Sadie accepted a job in Kansas City. Years later, Sadie began studying at Des Moines University which was much closer to Patrick. She later accepted her first position even closer in proximity to Patrick and they decided to move in together and find an apartment in Iowa City, IA.

How They Asked: Patrick had his original plan to ask Sadie to marry him ruined by her cancelling a romantic trip to Oregon in order to take an exam for med school early. One morning, Sadie had pointed out some hot air balloons outside and they both began talking about taking a ride one day. Then Patrick remembered seeing posters for a hot-air balloon event taking place in Iowa City. He looked it up and sure enough, learned that this event was taking place the weekend before they moved in together and after her exam.

Patrick called a bunch of different balloon owners to see if they could arrange for a ride. All of them seemed to be booked for the event. He then contacted some photographers to see if he could still use the event as a beautiful proposal backdrop. He finally connected with one who happened to have graduated from the same medical school that Sadie was applying to! It was a sign.

The day of the proposal, they spent all day packing up the last few things in Sadie’s old apartment. Patrick made sure that she left herself something to wear for the event and asked if there was some special restaurant she wanted to go to. They made reservations at a nice Italian restaurant downtown.

They finished packing and got to this big open field where the National Balloon Classic was held. Hundreds of balloons were set to launch at sunset, which the photographer said was perfect. Patrick was secretly communicating with the photographer, giving her their exact location. As the sun began to set, the balloons began to inflate. They snapped some pics of their own but Patrick made sure to keep them in a specific location. All of a sudden, Patrick looked Sadie dead in the eye and said her full name. She immediately understood what was about to happen and burst into tears. He got down on one knee and asked her if she would spend the rest of her life with him. Through joyous tears, Sadie nodded and said, “yes”.

Bottom Line…

Iowa City, IA is a wonderful place in which to live, visit, and, of course, propose. Visit Willyou.net and find your local diamond jeweler in Iowa City, IA, to start your proposal journey today!