The Bow Bridge Wedding Proposals

The Bow Bridge in Central Park of New York City must be one of the most popular places where couples get engaged. I can only imagine the hundreds of wedding proposals it must have witnessed throughout its existence. It’s considered as one of the most romantic venues for such an event.

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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!