The Ultimate Guide to Proposing in Greenville, SC

Couple proosing at a chapel with a mountain sunrise background. Big cross in the center of the chapel, rows of pews leading to the golden colored mountains in the background.

Greenville, one of the best new places to live thanks to its proximity to nature, a thriving downtown with rooftop bars and intimate parks, is a great city to propose in too. There’s no shortage of locations to pop the question for your surprise wedding proposal. Explore below to see our favorite Greenville proposal locations and Greenville-specific add-ons to your surprise proposal package, such as a Greenville Proposal Photographer, Proposal Planner, local decor, and much more.

Greenville Proposal Photographer

At the core of all of our surprise proposal plans is your proposal photographer. They are the one who will be there to make sure everything goes perfectly (it’s in our name), to capture the moment, and to congratulate you on being officially engaged! We have an amazing team of Greenville Proposal Photographers, and we can’t wait to work with you.

Best Proposal Spots in Greenville

Pretty Place Chapel

If the name doesn’t say enough, the view speaks for itself - Pretty Place Chapel at YMCA Camp Greenville is one of our favorite spots in Upstate South Carolina. So much so that we wrote a whole blog post dedicated to the spot. Check it out before planning your surprise proposal here.

Juniper Rooftop Bar

View of the greenville sc skyline above a faux grass rooftop patio. subtle sunset colors in the sky, brick and glass protective wall around the rooftop area.

Our favorite spot for a downtown Greenville proposal, Juniper Greenville is a rooftop bar you need to see to believe. Skyline views, amazing cocktails and food, and multiple different spaces to host your private proposal at. This is the spot to plan something big, yet intimate.

Paris Mountain State Park

Couple in dress clothes in front of a manmade waterfall. green trees and bushes and a dirt walking path and wooden bridge seen in the background.

Paris Mountain State Park is the perfect Greenville proposal location for nature lovers. We have thoroughly scouted the park for the best nature proposal spots that don’t require a 5-mile hike to get to. Send us a message and we’ll help you plan everything.

South Carolina Botanical Gardens

brown iron gazebo and walkway over a pond surrounded by tall trees. unique pattern on the gazebo walls, very symmetrical walkway with railings leading to it.

For our Clemson folks and nature lovers alike, the South Carolina Botanical Gardens is a wonderful proposal backdrop. A mix of nature and manmade structures, we have the perfect suggestions for your outdoor proposal.

Rock Quarry Garden

A rock bridge surrounded by mulch paths and different green trees and plants.

A hidden gem proposal spot in Greenville, the Rock Quarry Garden is one of our favorites for multiple reasons. The closeness to downtown, immersion in nature, and multiple photogenic backgrounds, this could be the spot they say “Yes!” at.

Falls Park on the Reedy

a waterfall and rocks below it with city buildings in the background

A classic outdoor spot among Greenville locals, Falls Park on the Reedy is also a wonderful proposal location. With its mix of nature and urban downtown, there is no shortage of proposal spots that appeal to everyone!

Proposal Extras

- All of the following are add-ons that can make your proposal just a little more personal. All add-ons must be booked through Perfect Proposal for package pricing -

Luxury Picnic - Picnic Pop-Up

couple hugging after asheville surprise proposal in front of their luxury picnic company by picnic pop-up

Picnic Pop-Up is Greenville’s best picnic company for any setup you’re wanting for your surprise proposal. From simple and elegant to elaborate and personal, they can create the perfect picnic for your marriage proposal.

Marquee Letters - Alpha-Lit

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Alpha-Lit is our favorite Greenville marquee letter sign company. Pricing is per-letter, so you can spell out “Marry Me?” “Forever?” “I Do” or anything else you want. Note: This extra is available only at certain locations with power access. Curious where? Send us a message.