Perfect Proposal - Asheville

08/19/2024

Proposing at Pretty Place Chapel? Check out our newest blog post for all the best tips and info!

https://www.perfect-proposal.com/blog/pretty-place-proposal

Planning to propose at Pretty Place Chapel? This iconic location in Cleveland, SC is one of our favorites. Let us help you with the Perfect Proposal!

09/25/2023

✨ #9 of the 9 Best Proposal Spots in Asheville ✨

Maybe our favorite option, but somewhere unique almost always wins in our books! Just to name a few ideas we’ve seen over the years - Ski Mountains (pictures above, Cataloochee Ski Area, 60 minutes west of Asheville), Breweries (our favorite is Highland Brewing with it’s nature and industrial vibe), on a Hot Air Balloon (through Asheville Balloon Company), or privately at a beautiful Airbnb. There are endless options!

Pro Tip - Know your partner and your relationship, and do something that feels authentic and true to you two, not just what you’ve seen done online. Folks with a good backstory around the decision for where they want to do their proposal always make us smile!

09/13/2023

✨ #8 of the 9 Best Proposal Spots in Asheville ✨

Just south of Asheville are a fair number of vineyards, but none as gorgeous and luxurious as Stone Ashe Vineyard ( ). There are two great proposal spots, with nature views on one side of the property, and endless rows of vines on the other. The team at Stone Ashe are extremely helpful and friendly to all, and they’re our vineyard of choice.

Pro Tip - Nature looks good year round, but vines will be at their fullest from September onwards.

09/08/2023

✨ #7 of the 9 Best Proposal Spots in Asheville ✨

Not too far from Black Balsam (our #6 spot) is Looking Glass Falls, one of the best waterfalls in the area. 45 minutes from downtown Asheville, and a quick walk down two flights of stairs puts you at the base of this 60 foot waterfall. Because of this easy access scenic spot, it can be quite popular at times, with folks swimming in the pool below sometimes even. Because of this, we always suggest weekdays, mornings, or being patient with other folks wanting to take their picture in front of the falls.

Pro Tip - Footwear is key here, as the rocks can be very slippery. Or, as seen in the photo above, embracing the barefoot look!

09/08/2023

✨ #6 of the 9 Best Proposal Spots in Asheville ✨

Black Balsam K**b is one of the most popular mountaintops in the region, and for good reason. Once you take the 45 minute drive from downtown and hike the 1/2 mile trail to the first main overlook, you’ll be greeted with a 180° view of the Blue Ridge Mountains that works for both sunrise and sunset. Good walking shoes are advised as there is a rock face to ascent at the end of the hike, and temperatures here are generally a good 10 to 15° cooler than in downtown Asheville. But for nature lovers looking for a true mountaintop experience, this is one of the best around.

Pro Tip - Plan around the weekend. Hiking and other adventure activities become much more populated on the weekends, so if you’re looking to have the mountaintop somewhat to yourself, work around the “normal” popular times.

09/06/2023

✨ #5 of the 9 Best Proposal Spots in Asheville ✨

The NC Arboretum ( ) is another great nature location close to downtown Asheville. With a nice mix of flower gardens, forests, and paved walkways to connect it all, this is another great easy access nature location. Tickets are $20 per vehicle, and hours vary throughout the year but usually include early morning into sunset, giving folks a lot of flexibility and the ability for our photographers to use golden hour light.

Pro Tip - Check out the Arboretum’s yearly exhibits calendar if you’re looking for something unique, like their yearly Winter Lights season in November and December, or Bloom with a View in May.

09/05/2023

✨ #4 of the 9 Best Proposal Spots in Asheville ✨

One of the closest nature spots to downtown Asheville, the Botanical Gardens at Asheville (often referred to as just “The Botanical Gardens”) hosts a number of photographic spots - a gazebo structure, curved wooden bridge, a small stream with easy access, and lots of natural foliage and walking trails. This gives folks a number of locations to choose from, as well as one of the only free outdoor covered spot in case of inclement weather. This also is one of our main locations for folks wanting to add a Luxury Picnic through on to their proposal, which you can read more about on our website.

Pro Tip - Think about the seasonality of the foliage when choosing here. Brilliant fall leaves (seen in this photo), spring wildflowers, and everything in between are seen at The Botanical Gardens throughout the year.

09/01/2023

✨ #3 of the 9 Best Proposal Spots in Asheville ✨

While Pretty Place (also known as the Fred W. Symmes Chapel) isn’t in Asheville, we still consider it in the radius of our coverage area (about 60 minutes south of downtown Asheville), and for good reason. Popularized by TikTok in 2020, this is one of the most scenic and easy to get to spots for our couples.

Be mindful of a couple things though - fog as thick as a concrete wall has been seen here, so mother nature does play a part in this view. A good place to start when planning your Pretty Place Surprise Proposal would be their Visitation Schedule on their website for available hours. When open to the public, it’s fair game for a proposal, but if you want to reserve the space, pricing starts at $1,400 for weekday slots, and $2,000 for weekends. If that’s in your budget, it’s worth it for possibly the most amazing sunrise of your life, only at 😍

Pro Tip - The early bird gets the worm, and the best pictures. Sunrise is almost required to have photos like the one above, so know yourself and your partner and if this makes sense. And if sunrise isn’t possible, still aiming for the morning vs the evening.

08/31/2023

✨ #2 of the 9 Best Proposal Spots in Asheville ✨

The Omni Grove Park Inn (also referred to as “The Omni,” “The Grove Park Inn,” or “GPI”) is a gorgeous and luxurious location. With the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background of your proposal on their Sunset Terrace, this iconic hotel with a view to match is one of our favorite spots. Big thing to note though: This option is our most difficult to secure because of limitations around the hotel.

If you’re looking to propose here, let us help you make it a reality!

Pro Tip - Start your planning early and have some flexibility around the date and time of your surprise proposal if you want to have it at The Grove Park Inn.

08/30/2023

✨ #1 of the 9 Best Proposal Spots in Asheville ✨

It might come as no surprise to folks that The Biltmore Estate () sits at the top of our list. It’s truly one of the best Unicorns (our definition for a spot that is easy to access, visually scenic, with secluded intimate space for the proposal itself, and not terribly suspicious to be dressed a little fancier at), and is our most popular location. We’ve done a ton of work to make Biltmore Proposals as easy and successful as possible, so check out the blog (linked in bio or on our website) for a ton more information on the Best Locations at The Biltmore for your proposal.

From buying the right tickets to picking the perfect time of day, there’s a lot to consider. If you’re in need of help planning your perfect proposal, send us a message! 👍🏼

And a little Pro Tip - Outside of those blogged guides, our biggest pro tip is to plan on doing a morning proposal (usually 9:30 am is ideal) for a weekend proposal at The Biltmore to avoid the busiest (and sunniest) part of the day.

07/13/2023

✨Now that Summer is in full effect, who else is ready for sweaters, pumpkin lattes and bon fires….🙋🏻‍♂️🔥

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07/10/2023

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