The 9 Best Proposal Spots in Greenville, SC

man in buttondown and jeans proposing to woman in flower dress and jean jacket. standing in front of lake with reflection of the forest.

Greenville, South Carolina, presumably where you’re planning your surprise proposal, has a number of gorgeous nature spots, rooftop bars, parks, and more. And quite a few of them serve as great proposal locations, but only if you know exactly when and where to pop the question. Instead of doing all the research yourself, you can read this guide we compiled of the best proposal locations in Greenville, SC. In this blog post, each spot has one (of many) photos showcasing a great location option, some background info if you’ve never been before, and one (of many) pro tips to help with your planning. After you’ve read through everything, feel free to send us an email or give us a call with any questions you might have.

#1 - Juniper Greenville

bar with wooden tables and green and white striped cushion seats. fake hanging flowers and lemon tree leaves overhead. large glass windows behind with view of the greenville skyline

Juniper Greenville is probably our favorite location in downtown for a number of reasons. It’s easy to access, has gorgeous decor all year round that changes with the seasonality (photo above is from Spring/Summer 2025), has a wonderful food and drink selection, and gives you an easy excuse to get dressed up for the soon-to-be special occasion. And to top it all off, it’s a sweet rooftop bar with an incomparable view of downtown Greenville. Your best bet with planning a killer proposal here is reaching out to their Event Sales Manager - Jayme to book either part of the inside space, or their incredible outdoor rooftop lawn.

Pro Tip - This is the best spot on our whole list to incorporate a proposal setup for those who want to go all out. Think marquee letters that say “Marry Me?” at the end of a aisle of candles and rose petals.

#2 - Pretty Place Chapel

family in a small prayer in front of a wooden cross. behind the cross is a gorgeous mountain view with fall colors.

Our most iconic location, Pretty Place Chapel, really took the internet by storm during 2020 via social media videos of its incredible sunrises. There’s nothing like it, and thankfully it’s open to the public and only an hour from downtown Greenville. And good news: it can be reserved as well for those wanting an intimate proposal. You can almost guarantee there to be people visiting this chapel every morning of the year. Be sure to consider holidays and their website schedule when planning.

Pro Tip - Instead of listing them here, we wrote a whole other blog post just about Pretty Place. You’re welcome.

#3 - Falls Park on the Reedy

unique curved bridge through a forest of trees. people walking on bridge.

A Downtown Greenville staple, Falls Park on the Reedy is a great downtown proposal spot. The perfect combination of nature and city, the photo above (which is Liberty Bridge) is only one of many great spots. This park is open to the public and has no shortage of visitors during weekends and evenings. Because of that, we’re a fan of morning proposals here, followed by celebratory phone calls to your loved ones and a cup of coffee downtown. Want to see all the other spots at the park we like? Shoot us an email

Pro Tip - Good footwear is a must here. There are many paved paths, but some of the best spots do require walking in the grass or on rocky surfaces.

#4 - Paris Mountain State Park

manmade waterfall flowing from a lake to under a wooden bridge. dirt and rock steps lead down to the base of the falls. surrounded by green foliage

For our nature lovers - Paris Mountain State Park is a playground a great surprise proposal spots. A short drive from Greenville, you’ll be surrounded by the natural flora and fauna of the region, which means wildflowers in the spring and falls colors in October. The spots we like best are all on flat trails and less than 1/2 mile walk to get to. Weather is an important factor here as there’s not a great covered backup spot. And restrooms sometimes aren’t open for the first hour the park is open so plan accordingly. Thankfully there is public wifi at the Park Center if you have poor signal trying to connect with your photographer.

Pro Tip - We love morning here - as long as your session ends 3 hours after sunrise or less you should have wonderful lighting the whole time.

#5 - South Carolina Botanical Gardens

brown metal gazebo at the end of a metal and wood bridge. sitting overtop a small lake and surrounded by green forests.

With no shortage of beautiful proposal spots, the South Carolina Botanical Gardens near Clemson’s campus is a phenomenal spot for those with a connection to the university or not. Lots of walking trails on property lead guests to multiple different spots we’re personally a fan of. And 5 spots, one of those being the Gazebo seen above, is also a spot that can be reserved through calling 864-656-2536 or emailing scbg@clemson.edu to book. Heads up - no rentals during home football games.

Pro Tip - Spring wildflowers can really transform a normal proposal spot into an extraordinary one, and don’t have the added difficulty of planning around the football schedule.

#6 - Rock Quarry Garden

small rock waterfall leading into a small water pool. around it is green trees and other plants.

Small but mighty (in proposal spots), the Rock Quarry Garden near downtown Greenville is a great location to consider. With a small rock bridge on one end and a small waterfall (seen above) on the other end, it’s a little slice of nature surrounded by suburbia. This spot as well can be reserved through the city, especially if you’re looking at a weekend date. After the initial proposal, the Swamp Rabbit trail just across the street providing some alternative backdrops for your photoshoot.

Pro Tip - Evenings take the cake here, as it can be busy with the morning rush of cars going to work. Also small vehicles are helpful as parking is super limited and just on the side of the road next to the south enterance.

#7 - Wyche Pavilion

brick pavilion on the side of a river. building has large windows without glass. river had geese in it and pedestrian bridge in the background.

Not far from Falls Park is Wyche Pavilion. One of the most unique structures to have your proposal in, this serves as the perfect outdoor location that still is covered incase of inclement weather. As of current, the building is under a renovation projects, but stay tuned for an announcement by the Peace Center for its reopening and any changes in policies.

#8 - Cleveland Park

concrete walking trail through lush green forest. small wooden fence on the right.

Along the Swamp Rabbit trail that runs through most of downtown Greenville is Cleveland Park. Filled with lots of foliage, this spot a great natural background for surprise proposals near downtown.

Pro Tip - Anticipate being patient and strategic with a proposal here, as it’s frequented by walkers, runners, bikers, and plenty of other folks using the facilities during most hours of the day.

#9 - Medusa Tree

unqiue root system of a tree on the side of a small hille. green ground cover around it, wooden root system sprawling

If you’re looking for unique, Medusa Tree in Falls Park is exactly that. With the root base scaling the side of a wall, this spot is a very unique background for nature lovers. Be aware of how public this location is to those who frequent Falls Park and the surrounding nature paths.

Pro Tip - Based on the location of the tree, lighting is good most any time of day!

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