Where to propose in Northern Virginia
Where to Propose in Northern Virginia | Here is a list of the top surprise proposal locations in Northern Virginia to consider!
After photographing over 1,000+ surprise proposals over the past 12 years in Northern Virginia & Washington, DC at dozens of locations, we have complied a list of the best places to propose in Virginia! Whether you or local to Virginia or are visiting for a weekend trip, there are many great options including: waterfront locations, parks, gardens, and Virginia wineries!
Top Surprise Proposal Locations in Northern Virginia
Bon Air Rose Garden
Bon Air Rose garden in Arlington, Virginia is a beatiful park location with lots of greenery and roses in bloom during the summer! There is a free parking lot right in front for easy access to the park. View more photos here from a surprise proposal at Bon Air Rose Garden.
Old Town Alexandria
Old Town Alexandria has many beatiful locations for a surprise proposal including: Founders Park, Rivergate City Park, Jones Point Park, Shipyard Park, Wales Alley, Carlye House, Prince Street, or Wilkes Street Tunnel.
Middleburg, Virginia
Middleburg, Virginia has some great locations for a surprise proposal or romantic weekend getaway including: Salamander Resort, Goodstone Inn, Greenhill Vineyards and others! Here is a list of surprise proposal locations in Middleburg.
A Virginia Winery
We've photographed dozens of proposal at many of the popular wineries in Northern Virginia! Suggestions for wineries include: Stone Tower Winery, Bluemont Vineyards, Greenhill Vineyards, Winery at Bull Run, and Old House Vineyards. For winery locations make sure to contact the winery as well for permission to bring a photographer on property as some locations charge photography fees or require a reservation or permission.
View from the Netherlands CARILLON
At the Netherlands Carillon in Arlington, Virginia there is an amazing view of DC with the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and Capitol Building all in the same shot! There is a grassy field that has this iconic view and it tends to not be very busy
Gravelly Point
Gravelly Point in Arlington, Virginia is managed by the National Park Service as part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Located adjacent to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), it's a famous spot for watching planes land and take off due to its unique proximity to the airport's runway. Visitors also enjoy the park for picnics, biking on the Mount Vernon Trail, and waterfront views of the Potomac River and the Washington, D.C. skyline.
Roosevelt Island
A great spot for a more private proposal surrounded by scenery especially during the fall! Here are some Roosevelt Island surprise proposals to view! The best way to get there is to drive and park in the lot right near the bridge to the island!
Great Falls ParK
Great Falls Park is an 800-acre National Park Service site along the Potomac River, part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. You can use both the Virginia side or Maryland side for photos!
Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park is a beautiful stretch of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, famous for Skyline Drive, sweeping overlooks, waterfalls, wildlife, and hiking trails (including a section of the Appalachian Trail). It’s especially popular in the fall for foliage.
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The Jon Fleming Photography team has photographed over 1,000 surprise proposals over the past 10 years in Washington, DC, Richmond, Baltimore, Philly, NYC and surrounding areas! Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning & advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high resolution images delivered in less then a week. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family!
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Virtue Feed & Grain Wedding Alexandria Virginia
Prior to wedding day I photographed Tommy & Sean twice! Portraits were important to them and they wanted to enjoy wedding day with their friends and family. By doing portraits ahead of time we had more flexiblity and didn’t have to worry about rain on the wedding day or being rushed to meet a wedding day timeline! The ceremony and reception was held in the upstairs event space at Virtue Feed & Grain in Old Town Alexandria. Virtue Feed & Grain is a restaurant that is available for partial or full buyout for up to 300 guest for the full space. You can view the different options for their event space on their website.
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Wilkes Street Tunnel Engagement Session in Old Town Alexandria
I captured this engagement session in Old Town Alexandria and one of my favorites spots there: Wilkes Street Tunnel. Wilkes Street Tunnel is a pedestrian only tunnel that is popular for running and biking through but also makes for amazing photos! I love to shoot in front of the tunnel and then go inside for some silhouette shots! After the tunnel you can walk to Old Town nearby for more amazing locations!
In the middle of our session we got photobombed by the police!
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Surprise Proposal at Jones Point Park in Alexandria, Virginia
Jones Point Park is one of my favorite parks in Alexandria, Virginia for surprise proposals and engagement sessions! The park is right along The Potomac River with a view of The National Harbor and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. Jones Point Park is normally a quiet location with most people there just running or biking through. One of the most popular features of the park is the lighthouse that was built in 1855. It is the last remaining riverine lighthouse in Virginia. There are many great pathways, grassy areas, and the parking lot under the bridge is perfect for portraits as well. The grounds of the park are open from 6am-10pm but the best time for photos is a few hours before sunset. Each surprise proposal and engagement session I capture at Jones Point Park is different and unique as the park changes each season.
Old Town Alexandria Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session
Old Town Alexandria is always a great place for a surprise proposal! Christian proposed to his girlfriend along the waterfront at Founders Park. On the day of the proposal it started to rain so we went to The Wilkes Street Tunnel in Old Town for more portraits. I have always wanted to shoot at this tunnel and it was finally my chance! I hope to do more sessions at Wilkes Street Tunnel soon.
Jones Point Park Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session in Alexandria, Virginia
Jones Point Park in Alexandria, Virginia is located right under the capitol beltway bride. The park is the perfect place for a surprise proposal! The park is normally quite and private with a lot of great options for portraits. I captured this surprise moment when Brock proposed to his girlfriend after their picnic along the water. Under the bridge makes for some awesome urban portraits.
Old Town Alexandria Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session
Loved capturing this Old Town Alexandria Surprise Proposal and Engagement Session! Old Town Alexandria is one of my favorite places in Northern Virginia for engagement sessions. There are so many options including the waterfront, boats, parks, and cobblestone streets.
