The Holidays make the perfect time to get engaged with so many beautiful and magical locations in the Elgin Area! Here are a list of the top locations perfect for couples to create a special engagement event in a beautiful setting.
Which Way Mural, near the Hemmens Cultural Center in Downtown Elgin
Credit: Which Way Mural near the Hemmens Cultural Center
Fulton Parking Deck Rooftop, Downtown Elgin
Credit: @jaidaophoto
At the top of the Fulton Parking Deck, you can create the most panoramic setting for this special event. Plus there is plenty of space to invite friends and loved ones to come out with a surprise celebration!
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Chicago, Bartlett
With a spectacular center, this traditional Hindu place of worship has visitor hours and guides about what visitors can do. Completed in 2004, this architectural marvel was built in the traditional style using hand-carved Italian marble and Turkish limestone and sits on an expansive 27 acres. BAPS encompasses: the Stone Mandir, the Wooden Haveli and Understanding Hindu Dharma Exhibition. Research ahead how you can hold your special engagement moment
Holiday Trees in the Community
Holiday Trees offer the prefect backdrop for an engagement. Here is a list of locations where communities had a special tree lighting.
- City of Elgin’s Tree in DuPage Court in Downtown Elgin
- South Elgin’s Tree in Panton Mill Park
- Bartlett Holiday Tree at Bartlett Park
- East Dundee Tree at the Depot
- West Dundee Tree by Village Hall on Second Street
- Hampshire Tree, downtown Hampshire
- Pingree Grove, Municipal Center in Pingree Grove
- Carpentersville’s Winterville in the Park, Triangle Park on Main Street, Carpentersville
- Sleepy Hollow’s Holiday Tree,  Sabatino Park
- Burlington’s Main Street Tree near Village Hall
Walton Island, Elgin
Credit: Scotty Bloomer
Walton Island, located just south of the Elgin Dam on the Fox River in downtown Elgin was created in the WPA program of the 1930s. The 4.5-acre parcel provides walking paths, fishing opportunities and a pavilion shelter for special events. The gazebo is an excellent spot to hold a wedding ceremony or take wedding photos.
SEBA Park/Panton Mill Park in South Elgin
Adjacent to South Elgin’s Village Hall, Panton Mill Park amenities include a permanent sound stage, large pavilion, restroom and concessions building, walking paths, streetscape lighting. With the picturesque Fox River as its backdrop, a cluster of trees located along the path is wrapped in lights and offers the perfect engagement spot.
Grafelman Park in West Dundee
Grafelman Park in West Dundee offers several different places that are ideal for engagements. From a long covered brick area to a gazebo and playground, Grafelman Park is a versatile location and decorated for the season.
Lord’s Park Pavilion, Elgin
The two story Pavilion, built in 1898, is one of the city’s most valued historical landmarks. It is located at 100 Oakwood Boulevard in the beautiful historic Lords Park, a photographic 108-acre site.
Fox River Trail, Elgin
If you visit during the summer and fall months you will find events happening along the trail from Carpentersville all the way south to South Elgin. The Fox River Trails pass through many forest preserves and by popular attractions. The multi-use trails offer the perfect setting for an engagement no matter the weather. The easiest access to the Trail is downtown Elgin where you can choose locations along Riverside Drive.
Tell Us Your Story!
If you have another perfect engagement spot in the Elgin Area, we’d love to hear about it and receive a photo showcasing your engagement! We would love to use the images as we share this news with other couples planning their special engagement!
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