Summertime is here, and so are popular times to get engaged
May 20, 2019
Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing Offer A Variety Of Memorable Locations To Ask That Important Question
The warmer weather is finally here and brings with it the wonderful opportunity to pop that very important question:
“Will you marry me?”
According to Brides.com, June through August are the second leading months to get engaged right behind November and December. In recent studies conducted by WeddingWire.com wedding experts, the most popular days to get engaged are on holidays, with Independence Day and Memorial Day being top contenders. With millions of tourists making plans to head to the Grand Strand this spring and summer, popping the big question on vacation is undoubtedly on many minds. But where?
Fortunately, Broadway at the Beach and Barefoot Landing have many unique and beautiful locations to make the day special and memorable.
Here are a few suggestions of where to get engaged at Broadway at the Beach:
Lake Broadway
Take a stroll on one of the pedestrian bridges across Lake Broadway during a night of fireworks and add a spark to the engagement. Or, take advantage of the beautiful area at dusk and capture a few pictures while the sun sets across the lake.
Ripley’s Aquarium
What better opportunity to make your significant other feel extra special than to pop the question “under the sea”? Ripley’s Aquarium has a 750,000-gallon shark tank, a coral reef, hourly dive shows, and thousands of exotic sea creatures that provide a unique environment for one of the biggest days of your life. It is also a popular place for weddings.
Broadway 360 Observation Wheel
The Broadway 360 Observation Wheel stands at 156 feet tall with 36 gondolas. Cuddle up to that special someone in a romantic gondola that provides a private, beautiful view of Broadway at the Beach. Enjoy relaxing music and stare out over the reflection lake as you prepare for the perfect moment to ask the question.
Helicopter Adventures
Searching for a proposal idea that is invigorating and daring? Enjoy a private ride over Myrtle Beach in a Robinson R44 helicopter with Helicopter Adventures. Ask the most important question of your life hundreds of feet above the ground. It is guaranteed to be a day that is out of this world.Looking for a more relaxed atmosphere like a charming coastal village to ask that special question?
Here are a few suggested places at Barefoot Landing.
Dockside Village
After you enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants located in Dockside Village, take a peaceful stroll along the water as you wait for the sun to set. Or, depending on the night, opt to wait for a fireworks show. Timing is everything, so as the show is about to begin, get down on one knee and ask that special someone to be yours forever. Celebrate the moment as you look out onto the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway.
The Carousel
Tap into your youthful side and ask the big question while holding hands on the carousel. Let your engagement story be set in a scene that many can relate to, but few can top as this carousel sits on the deck at Barefoot Landing overlooking the lake.
Under A Majestic Live Oak Tree
Let your romantic side take over as the two of you sit in the shade of one of the beautiful and historic live oak trees. The tree near Barefoot Landing’s newest playground is close to the lake and offers a picturesque setting for the start of your forever together.Whether you take a stroll across the lake or fly sky-high in a helicopter, the moment is guaranteed to be unforgettable at Broadway at the Beach or Barefoot Landing.
About Barefoot Landing
Barefoot Landing is the premier retail destination along the Grand Strand attracting millions of guests annually. Located at 4898 Highway 17 South in North Myrtle Beach, Barefoot Landing is owned and managed by Burroughs & Chapin Company, Inc., headquartered in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Barefoot Landing is set along the Intracoastal Waterway and features a 27-acre lake that is surrounded by over 80 charming shops and boutiques, waterfront dining, and entertainment venues. This outdoor-centric recreational experience provides the ideal atmosphere for shopping, dining, and social interaction, weaving together natural beauty and southern hospitality in a warm and inviting coastal setting. More information about Barefoot Landing is available by calling 843-272-8349, or logging on to www.bflanding.com.
About Broadway at the Beach
Broadway at the Beach is South Carolina’s number one tourist, shopping, dining, and entertainment destination attracting millions of visitors annually. Broadway is set on 350 acres in the heart of Myrtle Beach and features world-class shopping, dining and entertainment in a series of magical, interconnected villages, surrounding the 23-acre Lake Broadway. Broadway’s distinguished tenant mix has something for the whole family: popular attractions; outstanding restaurants and eateries; extraordinary specialty shops with national and local brands; and first-rate hotels. A past recipient of the South Carolina Governor’s Cup, it was deemed the state’s best travel destination by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism.
