The Long Island Aquarium makes popping the question a special moment you’ll always remember
While falling in love can happen all year round, a large amount of engagements take place between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, according to The Knot’s 2024 Global Wedding Report, with 21 percent of proposals occurring in December in the United States.
This once-in-a-lifetime moment deserves thought and creativity — and should consider the preferences of the people involved. While some individuals dream of a classic get-down-on-one-knee proposal, others crave a more innovative twist, something that makes a good story for years to come.
“For couples looking for a unique setting, The Long Island Aquarium provides opportunities for a sweet or silly moment with one of our sea lions, a cute penguin or even beautiful butterflies,” said Joan LaRosa, Atlantic Banquets & Events catering sales manager. “Celebrate your proposal with a unique experience alongside our amazing animals and beautiful scenery.”
Here are three tips for designing a perfect proposal that will start your life together in a beautiful and romantic way:
1. Make it personal.
A proposal is the start of your commitment, so make the moment about the two of you. Try to find a spot that is significant — like the place you met, the location of an important date or a space that evokes a shared hobby or interest like a love of animals.
Atlantis Banquets & Events offers proposal packages, for example, that can turn your day at the aquarium into a magical experience. Imagine asking your beloved to marry you with the help of Long Island Aquarium’s marine life after a show at the Sea Lion Stadium, during a penguin encounter or while on a shark dive inside our 120,000-gallon Lost City of Atlantis Exhibit. You can add champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, a cheese-and-cracker platter or a rose to all proposal packages to heighten the ambience.
2. Share the moment with loved ones.
While some couples prefer to get engaged in private, others want to include their families in the proposal. Consider what would be most meaningful to your partner before planning your engagement scenario. Even if your beloved wants a more intimate version, you’ll still want to capture the moment with videos and photos to preserve the memory so you can share and remember it.
A good way to get family and friends involved (and still keep the actual proposal to just you and your betrothed) is to host a gathering after the question has been popped. Atlantic Banquets & Events offers two hotels with restaurants and bars (the 100-suite Hyatt Place Long Island and The Preston House & Hotel) perfect for a quick get-together, all-out party or overnight stay. If you want your engagement to be experienced with a big group of friends and family, the Atlantis Explorer Private Charter allows up to 50 guests to enjoy a sail along the Peconic River.
3. Keep it romantic and special.
Whether you like candlelit dinners or a quiet moment in nature, try to find a way to infuse romance into your proposal. You can create a tender atmosphere by using soft music, flowers or by writing a poem. Whatever you do, express your love and commitment in a sincere, authentic way. Looking for a unique way to propose makes the moment truly unforgettable.
Our Butterfly Garden, for instance, can make your special question even more beautiful as you walk by hundreds of butterflies, surrounded by bright, colorful tropical flowers. Plus, your engagement photos will be extraordinary.
Atlantis Banquets & Events can offer you many unique experience for your proposal while providing a wide selection of wedding packages when you are ready to plan the main event. You can schedule a tour to see our nine diverse locations that can accommodate 50 to 340 guests.