You are getting ready to ask one of the most important questions of your life – but how do you ask and where should you do it? Don’t get overwhelmed. We’re here to help!
While writing this article, I debated whether or not to just list ten locations in Omaha that would be great to propose or to list the many ways and associated locations you have at your disposal. I love options and decided to unveil many of the hidden gems Omaha has to offer!
So, whether you’re a romantic at heart, an adventurer, sentimentalist, or want to just keep it simple, feel free to incorporate anyone of these ideas into your first step into getting your “happily ever after”.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium – The Henry Doorly Zoo offers several scenic locations to propose to your special someone. Love penguins and aquatic life? Go to the Suzanne and Walter Scott Aquarium. Are butterflies more to your linking? Then the zoo has the newly established Berniece Grewcock Butterfly and Insect Pavilion. The options go on and on. Go to this link to find all the scenic exhibits the Omaha Henry Doorly’s Zoo has to offer at: http://www.omahazoo.com/exhibits/
Tip: If you’re into making memories, many of the zoo’s exhibits can serve as a proposal and wedding site!
Wine and dine your special someone with their favorite foods before popping the big question.
Note: We encourage you to get as inventive as possible, but recommend that you keep the ring in your possession until you are ready to pop the question. This will help in ensuring a successful evening!
American Cuisine
Asian Cuisine
French Cuisine
Italian Cuisine
Mexican
Steak Lover
Lauritzen Gardens – Go to Lauritzen Gardens to experience nature’s beauty from the inside out! I can say first hand that the experience will take your breath way and it provides the perfect setting to ask the big question.
Tip: Wouldn’t it be lovely to propose and host your wedding in the same location? Memories galore!
The Durham Museum – Step back in time and visit this national historic landmark to discover the history of Union Station, while discovering your future!
Tip: Make history by not only proposing at the Durham, but holding your potential wedding here too!
Gerald R. Ford Birthplace and Gardens – Visit the memorial for the 38th President of the United States, who was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Tour the colonnade and rose garden, before popping the big question.
Tip: Did you know President Ford’s memorial opens itself to weddings too?
Joslyn Art Museum – Dating an art lover? Then Joslyn Art Museum provides the perfect setting to ask your other half to spend the rest of your lives together while appreciating creative wonders.
Tip: The Joslyn Art Museum provides many options to “draw” out your wedding dreams!
This is for the couple who loves to hike, camp, and simply enjoy nature’s beauty in all of the Midwest’s grand seasons.
Fontenelle Forest – Visit Fontenelle forest and be inspired by their lush forests to oak savanna, prairie, and wetlands.
Mahoney State Park – Have a bride that loves to hangout around a campfire, swim, horseback ride, picnic, and more? This is another great location where you may not only “pop the question,” but also say your “I do’s”.
OPPD Arboretum – What a beautiful location in northwest Omaha! It a great place to take a romantic walk, while enjoying nature’s beauty.
Photographer link Katelyn Rowan Photography
This is for the couple who enjoys the simple things in life and do not need a lot of fuss to make memories of a lifetime.
Tip: Any of the below can be paired to top off or begin an evening of memories!
A Magical Journey Carriage Services (Old Market) – Tour the Old Market in an old-fashioned horse and buggy. No matter the time year, it’s just right time to ask what the future has in store!
Fountains at Heartland of America Park – Horses not for you? That’s okay take a romantic gondola ride with Heartland Gondolas and see Lewis & Clark exhibits, WWII & Airborne Memorial Sculptures, plus a pedestrian bridge that connects to the Lewis & Clark Landing. Add a twist and propose at night during the water jet and light show!
Tip: This is a great location to take pictures on your wedding day!
Lake at sunset – Enjoy watching the sunset with your special someone as the sun sets for the evening by walking the trails, picnicking, or sitting the car. It’s a splendid setting to ask one of the most important questions of all time!
Painting – Find your creative sides together while creating memorable artwork. When you’re finished “paint” the rest of your lives together!
Photographer Link Ali Eminov
If you are a couple that loves to go the movies, opera, concerts, or plays, why not create your own “show” that will last a lifetime?
Marcus Theaters in Omaha – Love movies? Then create your own “advertisement” by calling Wendy Braam at (414) 721-1878 to arrange your debut in the Greater Omaha area.
Omaha Performing Arts I Orpheum Theatre I Holland Center – Hollywood not quite your style? That’s okay, get tickets to the Omaha Performing Arts center and put on the performance of a lifetime!
Tip: Either location provides a perfect backdrop for a wedding production.
Omaha Community Playhouse – Not for theatrics? Enjoy a special production from a contemporary or historical play. The scene is set for you to ask the question you’ve been waiting for.
Omaha offers a multitude of arenas for the sport enthusiast couple. Contact coordinators to arrange the perfect platform for your perfect question.
Baseball
Basketball and Volleyball
Sports Arenas
Use any one of these venues to help you ask the question of a lifetime! Choose the setting best for you. Whether it is a sporting event, concert, craft fair, or any other activity that sparks your interest.
Thrill your future partner with a broad range of activities to get their adrenaline going. Keep their heart pumping when you pop the question of a lifetime!
Approach Climbing Gym – How far will you climb to reach the love of your life?
Boulder Creek Amusement Park – Whether your sport enthusiast likes to rock climb, play mini-golf, or batter up, this amusement park has it all. All you have to do is ask your sports fan to be a fan for life.
Fun-Plex – Enjoy a fun-filled day of roller coasters, bumper cars, arcade games, or by cooling off in the wave pool. Keep your adrenaline pumping as you ask your special someone to say, “I do”.
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge – Walk the bridge that connects Omaha and Council Bluffs, as you ask your bride to be connected to you for the rest of your lives.
Omaha Hot Air Balloons – Float off into the sunrise or sunset as your ask your intended to soar through life with you!
Photo link Omaha.net
I am a wife of 22 years, mother of two wonderful teenage daughters, who has been planning events professionally for over 14 years. Recently, I decided to turn my own dream into a reality and strike out on my own.
Event and wedding planning have been my passion since I was a little girl. Who doesn’t dream of their “Cinderella” wedding, or the perfect shower, or another milestone they want just right?
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