No. Some star-crossed lovers love to go the extra mile on the big day and all around the world right now, nervous romantics are plotting their perfectly timed marriage proposal.<\/p>\n You may also like<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> Ring? Check. Getting down on one knee? Easy. Romantic words? Hmm\u2026 a little half-baked but it\u2019s OK, you can wing it. But what about the best place to propose?<\/p>\n Don\u2019t blow all that fractious prep with a fumbled proposal in a crowded restaurant. Why not propose in style in a fabulous romantic garden<\/a> instead?<\/p>\n Wander through beautiful surroundings\u2026 Pick your perfect spot\u2026 Muster up that courage and make a little history.<\/p>\n But which garden to pick for your marriage proposal? Here\u2019s our pick of places for perfect question popping.<\/p>\n Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales was the original \u201cpeople\u2019s princess\u201d, an heir to the throne who, with her husband Prince Leopold, called Claremont their home. The pair \u2013 very much in love \u2013 would wander the belvedere, grotto and lakeside and made vital contributions to it during their tenure such as the splendid Camellia greenhouse. The garden also contains work by William Kent, Charles Bridgeman, and the incomparable \u2018Capability\u2019 Brown. The almost limitless trails present a cavalcade of snapshot views so finding your perfect romantic place to propose will be a cinch.<\/p>\n Web:\u00a0<\/strong>nationaltrust.org.uk\/claremont<\/a> Gravetye Manor<\/a> is a historic hotel which, while only 30 miles from London is a true oasis of calm set in over 35 acres of beautiful grounds. Originally created by visionary gardener William Robinson in 1885 and the subject of his book The Wild Garden, the gardens are now tended by head gardener Tom Coward<\/a> and his team and are now considered one of the most important historic gardens in England. There are tulips to enjoy in spring, while the dynamic flower garden is unmissable in summer. Now a hotel, you can stay for the weekend or go for lunch, walk in the meadows and orchards<\/a>, find your place to propose, then make your own little bit of history.<\/p>\n Web:\u00a0<\/strong>gravetyemanor.co.uk<\/a> Already on the map as a romantic wedding venue, Whatley Manor\u2019s Loggia Garden and beautiful water sculpture is the perfect spot for tying the knot. So why not use its 12 acres of country gardens, rose garden, borders, lawns, kitchen garden and meadows<\/a> as an ideal place to propose too? Why not stay overnight, and avail yourself of the spa, dining room and Grey\u2019s Brasserie and make real occasion of your visit after enjoying the spring planting that delivers gorgeous colour all along the driveway to welcome guests.<\/p>\n Web:\u00a0<\/strong>whatleymanor.com<\/a> With over 300 acres to explore, intersected with leafy avenues Dunham Massey delivers on a grand scale. When the National Trust took over Dunham Massey in 1976, work began to transform the garden to its former glory, creating a time-capsule Edwardian pleasure garden which continues to evolve today with the more recent additions of a rose garden and the UK\u2019s largest Winter Garden \u2013 a perfect pick for a February marriage proposal.<\/p>\n Web:\u00a0<\/strong>nationaltrust.org.uk\/dunham-massey<\/a> Perhaps most famous for is walled garden<\/a> (which blooms with roses in the summer) there\u2019s still plenty to enjoy come February. The garden\u2019s snowdrop<\/a> displays will be at their prime on the big day, heralding the start of the garden\u2019s spring bulb showcase and their specially planted winter garden delivers colour and scent from seasonal berries, flowers, and bark. Explore winding pathways which mimic the gentle flow of water to discover the secrets of the season and your perfect romantic spot for a marriage proposal.<\/p>\n Web:\u00a0<\/strong>nationaltrust.org.uk\/mottisfont<\/a> While the romantic life of Ann Boleyn didn\u2019t end well its beginnings, at the 13th<\/sup> century Hever Castle in Kent, were suitably idyllic. However it\u2019s gardens really flourished in the early 1900s as William Waldorf Astor both renovated and extended the building and established its garden. Pride of place is the Italian Garden whose pergola features an impressive Loggia overlooking the lake. It\u2019s the perfect proposal spot after wandering the woodland walks. Or take a trip to the secretive Sunken Garden for a little seeking a little more seclusion.<\/p>\n Web: <\/strong>hevercastle.co.uk<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n Kenilworth Castle is among Britain\u2019s largest historical sites. At its heart lies a huge medieval fortress which was the setting for a famous siege and later became an Elizabethan palace. Climb its towers for a stunning view from the top or keep your feet on the ground as you explore its authentically recreated Elizabethan garden which was recreated from accounts written by Elizabeth I 400 years ago. The garden was created in a romantic attempt to win the hand of the Queen and as such features such extravagance as a marble fountain, grand obelisks, and an aviary.<\/p>\n![\""Three\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/18\/2021\/07\/Bloom-Wild-flower-subscription-bf9751d.jpg?quality=45&resize=556,556"\" "\\"\"Bloom\\"")
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