Photo (above): CANVA
1. The Minnewater Park
This ‘love lake’ or ‘Lac d'amour’ is all about ‘minne’ - love; you can feel the loving atmosphere in this oasis of peace. Tell your loved one the historical story of the beautiful Minna who, in Roman times, never found the right partner. Or tell her or him about the water spirit Minne who once lived here and choose the most idyllic bench under the weeping willows to propose to. An absolute must is the enchantment at winter splendour, because then you will ask the decisive question in a glittering Christmas picture.
2. The Beguinage
Do you like to propose in Bruges in spring, when hundreds of daffodils are in bloom? What better picture to remember forever than your beloved in the peaceful Beguinage surrounded by flowers, amid picturesque white-painted houses - a piece of world heritage, the place where real beguines used to live. Listen to the choral songs echoing from the Beguinage church and ask your big question. Success guaranteed!
3. Queen Astrid Park
Queen Astrid Park is a jewel of a botanical city park, neatly draped around a pond with a fountain. Here there are shrubs and bushy trees all around, and a colourful kiosk to complete the picture. Pick your bench and enjoy the silence before asking the big question. In a peaceful atmosphere, right in the heart of the city, near the Fish Market and the Burg square, you will take the time to be there just for each other and make plans for the rest of your lives.
4. The sublime Khnopff feeling
Are you both looking for the hidden soul of things and like to discover this romantic city from the reflections of the canals? Then follow the reflection in the water that Khnopff drew of the Groenerei, the Minnewater Park and the entrance to the Beguinage. Throughout his life, the painter tried to depict the unspeakable, just as you search for words to translate your love into appropriate symbols.
5. The Bonifacius Bridge
Just as Venice has its world-famous ‘Bridge of Sighs’, Bruges has its Bonifacius Bridge, or as every inhabitant of Bruges will call it: the ‘Love Bridge’. With one and all charm and built-in benches in the parapet, this is the ideal place to first watch the boats together. Old cottages overhang the water here, and everything exudes a fascinating history. So a great location to ask your partner for his or her hand during golden hour.
6. The Rozenhoedkaai
If you want to capture your marriage proposal in Bruges on the postcard of your dreams, head to the Rozenhoedkaai, Bruges' most photographed spot. This location exudes international glamour - very Instagram-worthy! You must have been here for a memorable selfie with your loved one. Or hire a professional photographer to capture one of the most important moments of your life. Escape the hordes of tourists and come at dusk, when the city lights dip the whole picture in fairy lights.
7. The chocolate city par excellence!
Prepare a private walking tour of some of Bruges' 60 chocolate shops and surprise your loved one with delectable flavours and crazy chocolates. Take her or him on a journey of discovery and find where to find the white Piemonte and dark Mole Chipotle. Take a chocolate workshop and make your own chocolates with her or his initials. Hide your engagement ring in a Mendiant, a chocolate disc with dried fruits, find a rustic-looking coffee bar by the water and make your romantic marriage proposal in Bruges right here!
Good luck!
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