Everybody knows Provo is for lovers. According to Utah Valley’s public database, around 10,000 couples tie the knot every year in Provo, including many of your friends who will soon forget you exist. If you want to keep your best friend since the first grade, the best thing you can do is get married too. Here’s the Alternate Universe’s top five most romantic spots for popping the question in Provo.
5. Rancherito’s
If you’re willing to spend a couple more dollars for the right ambiance, this quaint Latin eatery could be the perfect place to take that special someone. The Rancherito’s seat-yourself dining room is flooded with beautiful fluorescent lighting, minimalistic décor, and mariachi music that is almost as passionate as your love for each other. Imagine her face when she finds the ring in her carne asada fries burrito!
4. The Wilkinson Center
While we think this spot speaks for itself, it’s worth noting the limitless romantic potential of proposing in the Wilk. The live rendition of “River Flows in You” being performed by the Wilk piano guy can set the right mood for any couple. In addition, the tables and tables of studying students could easily disguise a flash mob just waiting to happen. You can even grab a signature Wendy’s 4 for 4 afterward.
3. The Glenwood Hot Tub
If you’re trying to plan a steamy proposal she’ll never forget, consider this communal bathtub. While the Glenwood hot tub is smaller than most, it does hold the Guinness world record for “largest amount of bodies squeezed into a hot tub at one time”, so bringing your bros for backup is no big deal. Just make sure to get there in the beginning of the week, before the water gets cloudy and filled with mystery floaty thingies.
2. Nickel City
While Orem’s nickel arcade has traditionally been seen as a great place to take a girl on a first date, its rundown “retro” vibe actually makes it a very romantic place for a marriage proposal. With many food and beverage options, including Tootsie Rolls, Pixy Stix, and a water fountain, Nickel City will send your girl the message that you think she’s a dime. After wooing her by destroying a middle-schooler in Dance-Dance Revolution, put one knee down on the squiggly carpet and make her yours forever. If you’re low on cash and can’t afford a ring, consider using your tickets to buy a Chinese finger trap and intentionally getting both of your ring fingers stuck in it to represent the strength of your forever bond with her.
1. Afuego
Out of tens of worthy venues, we couldn’t think of a better place in Provo to pop, lock, and drop the question than at Afuego Friday. More eternal families have started at Afuego than any other dance club in Provo, making it the perfect spot to bust a move on your lady love. Imagine asking for her hand in the middle of a mosh pit encircled by your sweatiest friends, neighbors, and strangers twerking to Despacito. And in the event that she rejects you, go ahead and disappear into the crowd! This is your night now!