According to theknot.com, 40% of engagements occur between November through February.
And, if you are looking for the ultimate place to pop the question, check out these romantic spots in Tri-Valley, California.
Blackhawk Grille's romantic setting sets the mood.
Romantic Restaurants
Tri-Valley’s most romantic restaurants offer romantic atmosphere, delicious food and wine for your engagement. Be sure to call ahead to make arrangements for your proposal. These restaurants can offer a special menu or dessert and the best seat in the house and make sure to your proposal is perfect.
The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards: This place is just special. The award winning restaurant features American dishes, influenced by Italian, French and California cuisine paired with Wente Vineyards wine. The dining rooms are warm and inviting and the location amongst Livermore Valley Wine Country can’t be beat.
Bridges Restaurant: Stroll the streets of downtown Danville, and you’ll arrive at this very special spot. Bridges offers California-American cuisine with Asian and European influences in a elegant atmosphere.
Blackhawk Grille: Another classic romantic spot tucked into the Blackhawk Plaza, you’ll stroll along the fountains admiring the swans and koi in the pond just in front of Blackhawk Grille. The food here is always spot on and the service and atmosphere are perfect for a BIG night!
Faz Restaurant, Danville: Pop the question in Faz’s unique dining room with a redwood grove in the heart of the restaurant. The restaurant features simply elegant Mediterranean cuisine prepared with fresh, quality ingredients.
Barone’s Restaurant: Located in historic downtown Pleasanton, Barone’s offers innovative pastas, seafood and meat entrees in a romantic dining room.
Get Engaged Front of Concannon Vineyards
Love Wine? Propose in Livermore Valley Wine Country.
Picture it, you on bended knee, surrounded by vineyards and vistas. Propose to that special someone at one of the 47 wineries in Livermore Valley.
Mitchell Katz Winery: Popping the question in front of the tasting rooms fireplace in winter makes it extra special. This winery is actually associated with Palm Event Center – one of the most popular spots to host weddings in the region.
Bent Creek Winery: Down a dirt road, this quiet and quaint winery offers scenic views and excellent wine.
Concannon Vineyards: The winery grounds are expansive and you are sure to find the perfect spot to propose, either in their newly constructed tasting room or outside in front of the white victorian house or under a canopy of grapevines.
McGrail Vineyards and Winery: This new winery specializes in big bold cabs. They’ve got a tastefully decorated tasting room, and a large lawn as well.
Murrietta’s Well: Tucked off of the main roads, this quaint winery and the historic barrel room at Murrieta’s Well sets the stage for any special evening.
A view from the summit of Mt. Diablo
The Splendor of Nature
Looking for the perfect atmosphere for a proposal is pretty easy when you incorporate nature in the mix. For the outdoorsy type of proposal check out these fantastic spots to pop the question where she’ll least expect it.
Mount Diablo State Park: Drive up to the summit and on a clear day you can see just a 360 degree view of the Bay Area. It is a scenic spot to ask that special someone to spend the rest of their life with you. Afterwards, drive down and have dinner or lunch in historic downtown Danville to celebrate.
Del Valle: If the weather cooperates, you can take a canoe into the middle of Lake Del Valle and pop the question on the water.
Pleasanton Ridge: This ridgeline follows along Pleasanton to Sunol and every bit of it is GORGEOUS! Just enter through August Bernal Park and start hiking. It’s an easy, pretty hike, and near civilization – so you’ll be able to hurry back to call friends and family the great news!
Romantic Stays
Where ever you decide to propose in Tri-Valley, you’ll probably want to spend the night in a romantic hotel. Try the Rose Hotel in downtown Pleasanton. They offer a romance package and is the perfect place to spend the night as a newly engaged couple!
Good luck and be sure to check back for ideas on where to plan your wedding in Tri-Valley, California.
