u/neutralmilkitzel

Hi! I’m planning to propose to my partner and I have a very specific idea that I’m trying to figure out how to actually make happen.

Basically, I want to make a little scavenger hunt around the city, with the final stop being somewhere we come across a plaque/brick/paver/something that says “X, will you marry me?” or "X and Y got engaged here", etc. The important part is that I want it to be something that’s actually installed there by the city, a park, museum, theater, nonprofit, etc., rather than something I put there myself. I really like the idea that it would stay there afterward and we could come back to it years later.

My first thought was a commemorative plaque on a park bench, until I discovered that those prices START at $5,000.

Does anyone know of any lesser-known places in NYC that do personalized plaques, engraved bricks/pavers, seat dedications, or anything along those lines for a more reasonable amount? It doesn’t necessarily have to be outdoors, and I’m pretty open to what the actual thing is. Ideally I’d like to keep it under $1,000, and significantly under that would be even better. Any ideas are appreciated!