Press release - Visit Brighton

Oh I do like to say ‘I do’ beside the seaside... For ladies looking to pop the question in 2012 – a leap year – Brighton has a whole host of places to fall in love with.

February 29 offers the chance for the ladies to do the asking and get down on bended knee, and Brighton has plenty of ‘Perfect Proposal Places’.

A ‘yes’ will undoubtedly be music to her ears following a successful serenade at the beautifully ornate Brighton Bandstand. Recently restored to its Victorian splendour, the historic seafront landmark is also licensed for marriages and civil partnerships, so he can give the wedding venue the thumbs up at the same time.

The dust may have settled following the royal wedding but wannabe princesses can do their wooing at the Royal Pavilion, the spectacular seaside palace of the Prince Regent, and one of the most dazzling buildings in the British Isles.

A romantic Champagne ride on the Brighton Wheel could be the ideal way to transport a relationship to new heights whilst the sun dips into the sea. True traditionalists can roll up, roll up at Brighton Pier with a proposal on the Ghost Train giving him the fright of his life.

The happy couple can then celebrate with Champagne and oysters at Riddle & Finns, followed by chocolate dipping pots at Gr8 Shakes. A night of beauty sleep will be needed before shopping for the ring, so why not treat him to Hollywood romance in the Clark Gable room at Colson House, or gaze lovingly into each other’s eyes whilst soaking in the two roll-top baths in one of the luxury bedrooms at Hotel du Vin.

Finally, whisk him to bespoke jewellery store Jeremy Hoye for him to seal the deal (well, some traditions just shouldn’t be meddled with), and live happily ever after.