Constitution Gardens is a peaceful, scenic spot located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., it’s located within walking distance between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. It’s one of those hidden gems that’s a little more low-key compared to its iconic neighbors, making it a great spot for quiet walks, reflective moments or a romantic surprise proposal! Constitution Gardens has a 6-acre pond with a small island connected by a footbridge. The 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence Memorial sits on the island. The area was transformed into gardens in the 1970s on what used to be the site of the Navy’s Main Building during WWII. It’s bordered by Constitution Avenue to the north and sits between the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Reflecting Pool. This location is highly recommend for surprise proposals since its less crowded than other parts of the Mall, which makes it feel more intimate and personal
Why Constitution Gardens is the perfect option for a surprise proposal in DC:
Backdrop of the Washington Monument over the water
Gorgeous light during early morning hours
The island adds a unique, symbolic element—especially the 56 Signers Memorial
Space to spread out without tons of tourists around
Below are some images from one of the dozens of surprise proposals we’ve photographed here:
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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, Philadelphia 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 3 days. Highlight images delivered within 24 hours. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family!
We also offer pre-designed and custom setups to make your moment extra special!
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