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My friend actually thinks that New York is one of the most romantic cities in the world. It’s on her list next to Paris and Rome. And Central Park in New York is one of her must-see places in the world. When I asked her what she thought of the idea of her guy popping the question on Bow Bridge, she went ballistic and claimed that she wouldn’t mind it one bit!

That’s one of the many reactions I’ve observed from people when it comes to wedding proposals and the Bow Bridge. It’s that well-loved.

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It must be that the idea of including certain elements of nature in a momentous event makes the act of offering the promise of a lifelong commitment and love more meaningful. The event makes the proposal “one with the universe” and somewhat a combination of a private personal exchange and a public announcement.

Bow Bridge is one of the most handsomely designed cast iron bridges in the world. It spans sixty feet across the Lake, linking the cultivated and flowering landscape of Cherry Hill with the rustic and sprawling woods of the Ramble. Its proportions and sinuous length inspired one visitor to remark that the bridge looked “poured” over the Lake.

Bow Bridge owes its existence to Commissioner Dillon’s desire for a suspension bridge; the designers compromised with a low-lying bridge. Named for its resemblance to an archer’s bow, it immediately became one of Central Park’s most cherished bridges. It continues to be the romantic setting for wedding proposals, classic film shoots, and the choice of many photographers who want to capture one of the signature design features of Central Park. (Source)

How many wedding proposals have you seen happen on Bow Bridge? Would you consider getting engaged on it? If you got asked on the Bow Bridge, let us know!

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I have to say that this is one of the most geekiest wedding proposals I’ve ever come across. What started out as a random search on wedding proposals turned into this delightful journey on how one guy charmed his way into getting his girlfriend to agree that marrying him is a good thing — in his own special way.

He popped the question via a Dashboard Widget. Here’s a screen shot of how the dashboard widget wedding proposal looked like.

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You can check out what the girl, Jenny, had to say about her computer man and the events that lead to the wedding proposal.

And what better way to recognise this geeky effort than making it to Digg’s Top 10?

This ought to inspire you men to get a little creative in popping out one of the most important questions you will have to ask in your life. Bjorn used his computer skills to his advantage. What about you? Any skill you can use to make your own wedding proposal unique?

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Unfortunately, Hubby said no and I wasn’t really that keen to be worrying about what I looked like for the TV cameras so I suppose I’m glad that we didn’t get TV coverage

Anyhoo, the point of this is really to give the guys (and the gals!) an idea out there on what you can do to make your wedding proposal…well, special. Why not talk to your local TV station and ask if you can propose to your girlfriend (or boyfriend) at one of their shows. Doing this takes a lot of guts though…what if your partner says no to your proposal….VERY embarrassing!

However if you’re sure that she (or he!) will say yes then go for it, I say! Would be a perfect video clip to show on your wedding day

Teri Bowers and Frank Mitchell were co-anchors for several years on “Good Morning, Oklahoma” in Tulsa. In this clip, you will see Frank Mitchell proposing to Teri Bowers live on the Air. Unexpectedly

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When he pulled out the ring and asked to marry her, her expression was beyond wild. It was soooo heartwarming to watch videos of wedding proposals like this.

Perhaps you can do something like this for the one you love. I wish Hubby and I captured on video his own proposal to me. It would be nice to watch it over and over again : -)

Visit Luke and Drew’s website and get a fill on their lovely music!

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This is such a sweet wedding proposal! Such a creative and obviously well-planned wedding proposal! Hmm, I wish my Husband did something as creative as this one when he popped the big question to me all those years ago!

Luke said:

It took me a few months, but I finally came up with a decent, original idea to propose to Cori. Using a box, wood, some cloth, some rope, a diamond ring, and a large load of sheer manpower, I made a move to seal the deal. ENJOY.

The musical score is cute too. They used the ‘another one bites the dust’ song! haha Lots of hugs and tears. I, too, was teary-eyed! I so love it!

Happy watching!

For pictures of the proposal, click HERE.

Congratulations to Luke and Cori. I so enjoyed watching the wedding proposal video. You are obviously in love. They were married on July 5, 2008

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