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Best Places to Propose in Grand Rapids, MI

by Willyou.net * in Grand Rapids MI

Grand Rapids, Michigan’s second-largest city, is nicknamed “Furniture City” as it is home to five of the world’s top office furniture companies. With fine diamond jewelry stores in Grand Rapids, MI, multiple gardens, museums, and breweries, it’s a great place to visit with your sweetheart if you’re in the market for a diamond engagement ring.

Just because you begin to imagine spending eternity with your partner does not automatically mean that you know everything there is to know about diamonds. The world of diamond engagement rings is vast, with hundreds of options to explore. Your job is to refine what you think she wants based on suggestions you receive from her directly or from your secret agent collaborations with her friends or family. Even if you think you know what you’re doing and which way she’s leaning, the decision-making process can get tedious, and you’ll want help.

That’s when you go to a local diamond jeweler in Grand Rapids, MI, and get their expert opinion. A trusted and professional diamond jeweler can answer all of your diamond-related questions and provide you with information you would not otherwise have access to. Their knowledge and years of personal experience with couples are invaluable, so use it to your advantage. You can be sure that you are getting the best value and security you definitely won’t get from an online jewelry store.

Another big part of working closely with your local jeweler is having access to their clients’ proposal stories. Jewelers like to share ideas not only on diamond designs but also on possible locations for proposals. They even have creative and romantic ideas to present you with for your proposal. We spoke to some of our local jeweler partners to see engagement locations in or around Grand Rapids, MI. This is what they had to share:

Local Diamond Jeweler

“Whether on a romantic little canoe or just sitting by the water’s edge, we, at Preusser Jewelers, believe Grand River to be the perfect proposal spot for your diamond ring reveal. Don’t believe us? Watch ‘The Notebook’ and take note of Noah and Allie’s boat scene. You’ll get it.” – Preusser Jewelers

Preusser Jewelers, in Grand Rapids, MI, began building its name in the jewelry world over 160 years ago. Michigan’s oldest jewelry store, the company has, of course, grown and evolved but what has stayed constant is the tradition of excellence in the craft of fine jewelry making and gemology.

We met with the store’s manager, Debra D Clegg, and asked: What is the most memorable proposal story you heard from a Grand Rapids, MI, customer?

“One of our favorite customer proposal stories at Preusser Jewelers was when a young man proposed to his long-time girlfriend in a helicopter and then had it land near lake Michigan, where he arranged for a romantic, sunset picnic to celebrate with. Forget ‘The Bachelor’ and the fantasy suites… this sounds like the best hometown date ever!” – Debra D C

3 Best Places to Propose in Grand Rapids, MI

1. Fulton Street Farmers Market

For a laid back and charming proposal location, consider our 98-year-old Fulton Street Farmers Market, 1145 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI, 1.4 miles (5-minute drive) from Grand Rapids, MI, with 118 outdoor booths of fresh produce from dedicated tradesmen and several delicious food trucks. The calm and connection you’ll feel in our friendly market atmosphere is ideal for your engagement. You can even meet with a friendly artisanal tradesman in advance to try and coordinate a sneaky and satisfying proposal, like having the ring in a specific fruit that you’re both offered. Just be careful nobody breaks any teeth! Better to have it lodged in something she can see!

2. TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park

If you’re seeking a little adventure, you’ll want to jump, hang, swing, and propose at TreeRunner Grand Rapids Adventure Park, 2121 Celebration Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 7.1 miles (12-minute drive) from Grand Rapids, MI. The premier aerial adventure park, with seven obstacle courses full of zip-lines, swinging logs & rope bridges, is the perfect place to get down on one knee, though you might have to hold onto something!

3. Long Road Distillers

You could also pop the question at Long Road Distillers, 537 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 2.2 miles (5-minute drive) from Grand Rapids, MI, after tasting a couple of throat and heart-warming spirits. Your diamond engagement ring is sure to make her feel like a million bucks, especially after trying our locally-made vodka, gin, rye whiskey, bourbon, and rum.