Getting Engaged on Martha’s Vineyard: It’s a moment you’ll both remember forever, so the setting needs to be perfect. And, since perfect places are a Vineyard specialty, MVOL.com narrows the field by selecting 8 romantic spots to start you on your way to your wedding day.
Wasque:
At the far south / southeastern end of Martha’s Vineyard this breathtaking, intensely private spot can be reached either by four wheel drive vehicle (over-sand vehicle permit required from the Trustees of Reservations) or by boat. Standing at the shore, there is nothing between the two of you and the horizon but the sparkling sea. >more info<
The Perfect Moment: as the sun rises over the over the Atlantic.
Gay Head Cliffs:
The remote headlands of Aquinnah offer views of the Elizabeth Islands; it is one of the few places on the east coast where one can watch the sun set over the sea. >more info<
The Perfect Moment: a clear autumn day ending with one of the season’s spectacular sunsets when you will have the Cliffs to yourselves. Celebrate after with dinner at the Outermost Inn.
Flying Horses:
Make his/her head spin while riding one of the country’s oldest and most beautifully restored carousels then, see if s/he will trade in the rings you’ve caught for the ring you offer.
The Perfect Moment: Crowds at this popular attraction tend to dwindle on sunny afternoons, late at night, and in the shoulder season.
Atop the Ferris Wheel at the Agricultural Fair:
Pick a sweet summer’s night, with the bright lights and bustle of the Fair spread out below. >more info<
The Perfect Moment: You’ll be on top of the world when the answer is yes!
Oak Bluffs Fireworks:
Make the grand finale one you’ll never forget! >more info<
The Perfect Moment: Just before the spectacular final minutes there is a moment of silence just long enough to ask “Marry me?” Time it right, and you should have your answer just as the grand finale lights up the night sky…just for you!
At Any of the Island’s Romantic Restaurants:
MVOL suggests: Water Street at the Harbor View Hotel where afterwards you can stroll the beach beneath the Edgartown Lighthouse; The Lambert’s Cove Inn, or the Beach Plum Inn, all of which boast beautiful gardens, or beneath the twinkle lights of Oak Bluffs’ Sweet Life Café.
The Perfect Moment: Tuck your proposal in with the menu or time it to sweeten up dessert.
Mytoi Gardens:
Visit these remote Japanese-style gardens on Chappaquiddick and scout out your favorite spot among willows, ponds and flowering shrubs.
The Perfect Moment: though lovely all year long, the gardens are truly extraordinary in spring when the giant rhododendrons and water iris are in bloom.
Aboard a Sailboat or Kayak:
Enjoy complete privacy surrounded by the beauty of the sea or inland pond. >more info<
The Perfect Moment: When your heart tells you, “Now!”
