FOREVER STARTS HERE

From unparalleled hot air balloon rides to lakeside hideaways and the Northern Lights, discover the most enchanting destinations that set the stage for unforgettable, fairytale proposals.

- By SHRADDHA CHOWDHURY

Lake Como, Italy

Not only is it one of the most sought-after, perpetually booked destinations for weddings, Lake Como is a popular choice for engagements, as well.

Pick from picturesque restaurants, grand villas with magnificent lake views, or quiet, hidden alcoves framed by wisteria blooms. There are myriads of perfect backdrops to go down on one knee — classic, cinematic, and utterly romantic.

Maldives

Arrange a secluded, candlelit dinner on a pristine stretch of beach at sunset. Turn a floating breakfast moment into something special. Head out on a yacht to start your forever in the Indian Ocean. Or go all out with “Will you marry me?” written on the sand with rose petals or even underwater during a scuba diving expedition on a special waterproof sign. You just can’t go wrong with a Maldivian proposal.

New York City, USA

Plan an elaborate picnic in the picturesque setting of Central Park, or a carriage ride through the greenery. Head to the Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise, or atop the Empire State Building Gossip Girl style. Book a sunset boat tour on the Hudson River. Try a helicopter proposal over the skyline, or pop the question amid applause at Times Square. The city that never sleeps will never run out of proposal spots either.