Are you having more intentional thoughts about marrying the woman of your dreams and want to ask her specifically during the holiday season?

Maybe you and your girlfriend have been dating for awhile now and feel like you want to take that next step with her and you think doing it on Christmas day would make it a memorable one.

Well, this post is just for you. There are several major questions that arise when thinking of a proposal right? Like what kind of ring do you get? When should you do it? and most importantly WHERE should you propose?

With the festive Christmas season and the end of the year coming up now is the perfect time to tie the knot of a loose end! This is such a warm hearted season with fun holiday traditions all around that you could make a winter wonderland proposal of her dreams come true. The Phoenix valley is the premier place with tons of options for a winter day out. To decide exactly how to make her dream become a reality you can first start with these simple steps:

Consider what kind of date nights are her ideal ones and think through her personality as to what kind of proposal you believe would suit her best. For example: Would she want a proposal with a crowd around for everyone to see? Or a more intimate and sacred proposal just between the two of you?

However, the single most important question still remains for you to answer: Where should you propose in the Phoenix area during Christmas time? and thankfully just right below you’ll find the top seven Arizona Christmas Proposal Locations. There are some holly jolly places ready to be explored by two people in love this Christmas.

7 Arizona Christmas Proposal Locations

1) Phoenix Outdoor Ice Skating Rink

CitySkate Ice Rink at CityScape: This is the perfect spot for an adventurous couple. Located in the downtown Phoenix area, you and your soon to be fiancé will enjoy an evening of city life under the stars. There will be opportunity to cuddle and hold hands in the Arizona chilly winter night while admiring the skyscrapers. Imagine kneeling down on one knee on the ice, asking her to your wife. Follow the ice skating with a warm cuppa joe at a local Starbucks to celebrate your future marriage together.

General admission for this fun activity is $15 per person.

Princess at the Fairmount is a festival starting November 22, 2016 and ending January 1, 2017 . The festival includes a romantic skate on the ice, smores around an open fire, and a breathtaking view of the property with Christmas lights all around. Imagine taking a walk down with your beloved while wide-eyed over the lights when you get on one knee and pop the question to the woman of your dreams. That is a holiday memory you won’t ever forget.

General admission is $35 per vehicle. (Includes general admission plus the self parking.)

2) Desert Botanical Garden

Las Noches de las Luminarias festival: This is the perfect proposal location for a woman who loves the arts and nature. The desert beauty glows with over “Eight thousand hand-lit Luminara bags.” A picturesque silent night evening for you and your future spouse to hold hands and take a walk. There are nightly live band and ensemble performances to jazz up your night.

General admission ticket cost $30 per adult.

Below are details for when the event is happening:

3) Romantic dinner for two.

El Chorro: An ideal setting for a more private personality who still loves to experience new things and a knack for the outdoors. This restaurant is known for being supportive of going green. If you and your spouse have a common interest for eco-friendly and environmentally responsible places, then this is your match. Oh and just as a small bonus, this restaurant overlooks the stunning Camelback Mountains, which looks amazing for any engagement proposal back drop.

Four Seasons Scottsdale: They know how to showcase a love for the west. There is a subtle combination of cosmopolitan and western culture. With the seasonal American Southwestern cuisine and a view of the Sonoran Desert, you can’t go wrong with this proposal location. At the resort, they have a highly recommend restaurant called, the Taste of Place. You and your future fiancé will have an all day experience that ends with a four course meal under the stars.

4) Hot air balloon.

Phoenix Hot Air Expeditions: For a woman who loves adventure yet wants that sacred time with you she will love this idea. You can choose from many locations in the Phoenix area. No matter where you are, you’ll get an arial view of the Sonoran desert while remaining in a peaceful intimate setting. Follow up your hot air balloon excursion with a glass of red wine or champagne to celebrate the two of you taking flight into the new season of marriage.

5) Ski Lifts:

Scenic Chairlift | Arizona Snowball: For a woman who loves romantic excursions, she will thank you for taking her to this one. Around the Northern Arizona, you two will bundle up and hold each other while taking a look at the snow dusted mountain tops for miles. You’ll be emerged in the organic silence of nature and can focus on only affirming her, loving her, and asking her the big question, “Will you Marry Me?”

General Admission is $19 per person.

6)The Nutcracker:

The Nutcracker at Phoenix Symphony Hall: If you have a women who is into the arts, into literature, and also has a bit of class, she will fall in love with you and with your proposal. This is the timeless and classical Christmas story that will be sure to sweep her off her feet. You both will enjoy the evening getting all dressed up and ready to go. Proposal portraits look stunning with such a premier show like this in the background. A good hint to know is when the event is about to begin, that is the perfect time to propose.

7) Get Personal:

These are proposal ideas perfect for a woman who loves tradition and is close to her family. Plan to propose during her holiday work party or an evening of caroling with your church and family. This is a sweet opportunity to include her friends in the proposal or even have them participate in a choreographed flash mob!

Use this Christmas season for the charm of love and the warmth of family it brings to your proposal. Family time is a critical part in this time of year and what better way to celebrate a new marriage than with the ones you love most, in the place she loves most, while doing what she loves most.

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