Are you planning to pop a question on Valentine’s Day?
You are not alone. According to Legacybox, a company that digitizes old photos, more than 200,000 people are engaged in the United States on February 14th each year.
If you’re looking for the perfect romantic place to offer with the rings in the box and suggest, we have you. Thankfully, Brevard has plenty of spots to set up the scene while taking honey and dropping down on one knee.
Check out these 7 spots around Brevard. If you’re engaged in any of these places, send us photos of the big moments: mspitzer@floridatoday.com.
And don’t forget to vote in this week’s online voting. If you are engaged in Brevard, which of these places would you choose to pop the question?
Sledd’s U-Pick Farm
Burkholm Road and Dixie Way, Mims
Sledd’s U-Pick Farm on Facebook
321-537-7003
At this time of year, the farm has many beautiful, large sunflowers, five feet tall, creating a picture-like place for suggestions. Please be sure to check if the farm’s Facebook page is updated as it changes depending on the weather. However, the farms usually open at 10am and remain open until 2pm or 4pm. Admission is $7 per person. Bring your own scissors to cut the sunflowers and create an engagement bouquet. $2 for one flower, $3.50 for two, $5 for three. Cash only.
Beach
With a 72-mile coastline, you can find a sandy spot to kneel. If you don’t mind the audience for important occasions, head to Indian Beach or Cocoa Beach. There are plenty of restaurants and bars in both locations to head for festive meals and drinks. If you’re looking for a more private moment, Jetty Park or Playalinda might be the better beach for you.
Space Coast Ice Plex
720 Roy Wall Blvd., Rockledge
321-504-7500
www.spacecoasticeplex.com
Like a movie scene, bundle up and go for a romantic spin around the ice rink. Have the moment when you trip, fall and then pull out the ring. It’s just a downfall and you have to wait until the day after Valentine’s Day for this plan. Public skating will be closed on Friday, February 14th, but will be available the next day. Public skating will be held on Saturday, February 15th from 12pm to 3pm and from 8pm to 10:30pm. Night sessions include DJs. It costs $14 and $4 for skating.
cruise
https://www.portcanaveral.com/
With Port Canaveral here in Brevard County, you will be amazed by honey on a Valentine’s Day weekend cruise and questioning the ship as it sails at sunset. Cruise Hive is named the country’s best home port and has seven cruise lines called Port Canaveral Home. Whether you’re looking for weekend cruises, weekly cruises, couples cruises or family cruises, there are plenty of options to explore.
Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Gardens at Florida Institute of Technology
150 W. University Blvd., Melbournewww.fit.edu/gardenthe The 15-acre botanical garden is located in the heart of the Florida Institute of Technology campus. Public spaces are abundant in tropical growth, water features and beautiful plant life. Often referred to as the “jungle” by students at Florida Institute of Technology, it is home to the abundance of both palms, bamboo and other rare plant specimens. It is also a fork hammock for Crane Creek, and is home to an assortment of wildlife, including alligators, snap turtles and Florida red belly positions.
White sand Buddhist temple
4640 Knost Drive, Mims
www.tvct.orgconsidered Florida’s hidden gem, white sand Buddhist temple is a peaceful and beautiful retreat of 27 acres. It includes three: a soothing fountain, an inspirational message, and Buddha’s biggest granite statue in Florida. One is about 25 feet long and weighs 40 tons. This calm and quiet area is lined with large trees, fountains and seating areas. This private, spiritual place is a meaningful place to start the next chapter of your life.
Spitzer is a trend reporter. She can be contacted at mspitzer@floridatoday.com.
