Proposing in Llandudno: the Great Orme, the West Shore and Angel Bay
I'm based in Llandudno, so it's often the first place I think of when couples ask me where to propose. It's a proper seaside town with a pier and a promenade, but it also has a headland, a long sandy shore on the other side of town and a quiet cove tucked around the Little Orme.
Here are three places I'd point a couple towards, and a few thoughts on what to do if none of them feel right.
Why Llandudno Works for a Proposal
The town sits between two very different beaches, with the Great Orme rising up at the end of it. That means you can have a bustling promenade in the morning and a quiet stretch of sand by the evening, all within a short stroll. It's easy to reach by train, which helps if you're travelling in for the day, and there are plenty of places nearby to celebrate afterwards.
It also helps to think about timing. A seaside town tends to be busiest on sunny summer weekends and in the school holidays, so an early morning or an evening usually gives you more room. If you'd like a proposal without an audience, tell me and we'll choose the time and place with that in mind.
A guided proposal works well here because I can meet you wherever you've chosen. More on that at the end.
The Great Orme: Big Views and a Big Sky
Photo: Jeff Buck, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The Great Orme is two miles long, one mile wide and rises 207 metres (679 feet) from the sea, according to Conwy Council's page on exploring the Great Orme. It's managed as a Country Park and Local Nature Reserve, so it's a living landscape, with sheep and goats that graze freely and walkers sharing the paths with you.
The council's Great Orme nature trail page describes spectacular views to the Carneddau mountains, the Menai Strait and Anglesey, the Irish Sea and Liverpool Bay. That's a lot of horizon to propose against. The tramway and the cable car are an unusual way up, but walking is the most rewarding way to see it. Some of the paths are steep, so I'd always suggest sturdy shoes and a jacket, because it's windier up there than it ever feels in town.
The West Shore: Sand, Water and Sunset
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Go round to the other side of town and the mood changes completely. The West Shore is wide, open and calm, with the sun sinking towards the sea. On my Twilight Ceremonies locations page I describe it as home to some of the best sunsets in North Wales, and I stand by that.
If you're planning an evening proposal here, find out when the sun sets on your date and work backwards from it. Check the tide for your date too, because a beach looks very different at high water. The Admiralty's tide predictions are a reliable place to look.
I'd also suggest arriving a little early and walking along the shore together before the moment arrives. It lets your partner settle into the evening, and it gives you a chance to breathe, because even the calmest proposers get nervous. I'll be there at the place and time we've agreed, so the only thing you need to bring is the ring and a good pair of shoes.
Angel Bay: Quiet, Spacious and Worth the Walk
Angel Bay is the one I'd keep for couples who want space. I've filmed at Angel Bay for couples wanting a quiet and spacious proposal, and it offers stunning views. It's also a lovely walk, which suits a proposal because it gives you a few unhurried minutes together on the way.
Because it's a walk, think about who's coming. If your partner isn't a fan of uneven ground, or has footwear or mobility needs, tell me and we'll plan around them. The point is to feel comfortable, not tested.
On the day, keep a few small things in mind. Check the weather and the wind before you leave, wear something you can walk in and keep the ring somewhere safe but within easy reach. If the weather turns, we can talk about moving the time or finding somewhere with a bit more shelter. A proposal should never feel like a mission.
It Doesn't Have to Be Llandudno
I'm based in Llandudno, but I'd never want you to propose somewhere that doesn't mean anything to you. It could be the park bench where you had your first long chat, a hillside in another part of Wales, a spot elsewhere in the UK or, if that's where your hearts are, a place abroad. If it matters to the two of you, it's the right place. Get in touch and we'll talk it through.
If you'd like more ideas in the meantime, my post on proposal ideas in North Wales covers a wider range.
How a Guided Proposal Works Here
Wherever you choose, the day runs in the same simple way. I arrive at the agreed place and time, introduce myself to your partner and let them know we've secretly been working together on your love letter. That surprise is part of the moment. Then I read the letter aloud. I don't photograph the reading, because those words are meant for them alone. Once I've put the letter away, the camera comes up for everything that follows: the question, the "yes" and the reactions that come after it.
You can read the whole process in what happens on the day of a guided proposal, see everything included on the services page or just say hello through the contact page.
Pick the place that feels like yours, and the view will take care of itself.