10 Places to Propose on Valentine's Day

You've picked out the ring, got up your nerve and you've found the one you want to spend the rest of your life with. The hard part is over. Now you just have to decide where to pop the question. Here are a few light-hearted suggestions to help you out:

1. The most obvious of course is over a romantic dinner. Why not go to Pierre's in Bridgehampton? It's French, cozy and they have a $55 prix fixe for Valentine's Day. So you've finished eating, you're both sipping wine. You ask — the answer is "Yes!" Get the waiter to bring over a bottle of champagne and celebrate.

2. Maybe you both love the outdoors, traveling and the feel of the open water. Step aboard the . Ask the question on the way over — a memorable way to start your journey together. It may be a little chilly, but all the more reason to cuddle up together on the way back.

3. If you tend more to the "My Funny Valentine" type and are willing to risk some silly moments as you slip and slide together, why not try the ice skating rink in East Hampton? Or perhaps you are both aces at ice skating — what a smooth way to start your future together.

4. Come to the heart of Southampton Village. Picturesque is the quintessential spot to get to the heart of the matter and ask the most important question of your life.

5. Nothing brings life into perspective like the vista of the open water and the perched on the very edge of the Island.  You're embarking on a real adventure together — make the proposal one to remember.

6. Ah, tradition. Take the into Manhattan and ask the million-dollar question on top of the Empire State Building, in the middle of Times Square or in a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park. Imagine the memories — light snow falling, a truly magic moment.

7. Stop at . Even on a winter's day the natural beauty of the spot will sweep you both up in the moment. You might get chilly but all the more reason to head off for a warm and delicious dinner and then home for a lovely Valentine's Eve.

8. As foreshadowing for a tropical honeymoon, why not do something quirky and propose at in Riverhead? If you visit between 1 and 5 p.m. on Valentine's Day the school tour groups will be gone and you'll have the romantic undersea lighting of the aquariums virtually to yourselves. 

9. What's more romantic than chocolates and wine? Don't wait for the 14th — drive on over to in Jamesport on Valentine’s Day weekend, Feb. 12 to 13, for their "We Love Wine and Chocolate" pairings. Sip wine, savor the chocolates and go ahead and ask! The answer is sure to be yes. Call 722-4222 for more information.

10. When it comes to asking someone to marry you — there's no one size fits all formula. Maybe you are both the laidback, fun-loving kind. Reserve a lane at . While trying to teach each other how to bowl, you'll laugh your tension away and the asking will come much easier than the strikes.