Summer is the season of love, and when love is in the air so is a marriage proposal. If you’re planning a perfect proposal, New Hampshire has plenty of beautiful outdoor spaces to make your marriage proposal magic. Whether you’re looking for something quiet and subdued, or to proclaim your love in front of a crowd, there are plenty of places in New Hampshire where you can start your marriage off right.

  1. Meredith Bay, Meredith

Mark Geobel/flickr This lakeside town is perfect for a proposal. The boardwalk provides beautiful views over Lake Winnipesaukee and the town is full of charming restaurants and inns to make your marriage proposal perfect.

  1. Hampton Beach

Gail Frederick/flickr This seaside haven is a perfect place for a proposal. You can propose on a quiet balcony overlooking the beach, or propose in front of a crowd on the beach.

  1. The Mount Washington Summit

jameswalters/flickr Something about being up in the clouds is so romantic. Mount Washington is the tallest mountain in the Northeast, and your love will enjoy a magnificent view fit for the occasion. For extra romance, propose on one of the sunrise summit drives that takes place over the course of the summer.

  1. Dartmouth Green, Hanover

Ken Lund/flickr If you’re an old school couple or Ivy League type, the majestic campus at Dartmouth is prefect for your marriage proposal.

  1. Lake Chocorua, Tamworth

lisadonoghue/flickr If your beloved likes the outdoors but not crowds, this can be a perfect outdoor proposal spot!

  1. Prescott Park, Portsmouth

henskechristine/flickr What women doesn’t love flowers? So why not propose where she will be surrounded by them? Prescott Park is stunning, and nearby restaurants and bars in Portsmouth are perfect for the celebration.

  1. Rattlesnake Mountain, Holderness

Ben Ferencheck/flickr This mountain offers amazing views after just a short hike. What could be a better backdrop for the proposal?

Saint Gaudens, Cornish

Flickr Saint Gaudens has a plethora of options for proposing. The large field in front of the house gives views into Vermont, while the sculptures throughout the property and stunning gardens provide secluded spots for privacy.

  1. Jewell Towne Vineyards, South Hampton

chris/flickr Wine and romance go hand in hand, and the oldest winery in New Hampshire is a perfect place to start your forever.

  1. Bridal Veil Falls, Franconia

srslyguys/flickr A waterfall is super romantic, but this one takes the cake with it’s name, adding an extra layer of romance to your perfect proposal!

  1. Beneath The Stars

Ed Cave/flickr You don’t have to drive far to find romance in New Hampshire. If you pack a nice picnic and watch the stars together, your beloved will be even more in love with you.

Now all you need is the ring.

Mark Geobel/flickr

This lakeside town is perfect for a proposal. The boardwalk provides beautiful views over Lake Winnipesaukee and the town is full of charming restaurants and inns to make your marriage proposal perfect.

Gail Frederick/flickr

This seaside haven is a perfect place for a proposal. You can propose on a quiet balcony overlooking the beach, or propose in front of a crowd on the beach.

jameswalters/flickr

Something about being up in the clouds is so romantic. Mount Washington is the tallest mountain in the Northeast, and your love will enjoy a magnificent view fit for the occasion. For extra romance, propose on one of the sunrise summit drives that takes place over the course of the summer.

Ken Lund/flickr

If you’re an old school couple or Ivy League type, the majestic campus at Dartmouth is prefect for your marriage proposal.

lisadonoghue/flickr

If your beloved likes the outdoors but not crowds, this can be a perfect outdoor proposal spot!

henskechristine/flickr

What women doesn’t love flowers? So why not propose where she will be surrounded by them? Prescott Park is stunning, and nearby restaurants and bars in Portsmouth are perfect for the celebration.

Ben Ferencheck/flickr

This mountain offers amazing views after just a short hike. What could be a better backdrop for the proposal?

Flickr

Saint Gaudens has a plethora of options for proposing. The large field in front of the house gives views into Vermont, while the sculptures throughout the property and stunning gardens provide secluded spots for privacy.

chris/flickr

Wine and romance go hand in hand, and the oldest winery in New Hampshire is a perfect place to start your forever.

srslyguys/flickr

A waterfall is super romantic, but this one takes the cake with it’s name, adding an extra layer of romance to your perfect proposal!

Ed Cave/flickr

You don’t have to drive far to find romance in New Hampshire. If you pack a nice picnic and watch the stars together, your beloved will be even more in love with you.

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