Marriage Proposals around Chicago...?

I am trying to plan it around later this year, maybe late fall, just trying to figure out a good plan. A few ideas I already had was the botanical garden's, but not sure what it would be like that time of year. About 75% sure I would like to do it there, but how to do it there, I am unsure of. If I needed help to set anything up, that wouldn't be a problem.





I don't plan on doing the View's from tall buildings as she would see that coming already. I am trying to do something different, but romantic at the same time.





Any and all ideas would be appreciated.





Thanks ahead of time.

Marriage Proposals around Chicago...?
The botanical garden is gorgeous in fall, but be aware that it's kind of remote, in the far north suburbs of Chicago. Same with the Morton Arboretum - beautiful, especially in fall, but that's in the far west suburbs of Chicago.





In the city, you might consider the Lincoln Park or Garfield Park Conservatories, Millenium Park (a bit cliche as well, but pretty), Diversey Harbor by the lakefront, a horse carriage on Michigan Avenue - and honestly, I know tall buildings are a bit cliche, but it's hard to say no to anybody atop the Hancock in the Signature Room.
Reply:-I don't know if they do it in late fall but during the summer the water at Buckingham fountain changes colors and a pretty cool display. Might be a nice place to propose.





-A night time boat ride on Lake Michigan with the city skyline all lite up in the background might be nice.





-Ask in advance and find out what days one of the TV news channels will do an out door crowd shot, then you can ask her on TV. Channel 7 does crowd shots alot and is on State and Lake.
Reply:My husband proposed to me at the Chicago Symphony. We had tickets for the very back row. Shortly after it started he walked out and handed me a note that said to meet him in the ballroom. I went up to the ballroom where the doors where opened for me and he was down on 1 knee in the middle of the floor (the ball room is AMAZING). After I said yes we were seated in a private box for the rest of the performance. I know it was pricey for him because he got 2 sets of tickets, but it was so amazing.
Reply:Maybe along side the beach, or the aquarium or somewhere of the likes.. The carousel at Navy Pier may be romantic (over looking the lake and city)..Lincoln Park Zoo may not also be bad, I guess it depends on what your tastes are.