A Holiday Engagement
On a cold November evening, alone in West Baden Spring
Hotel’s gazebo, Tyler Braun proposed to Jessica. The setting, inspired by his
memory of a documentary his grandfather shared of the famed hotel, evoked the
pitch-perfect combination of romance nestled into historic charm – a love he
and Jessica shared as much as the love they shared for each other.
In Tyler’s mind, the famous spa seemed a kismet destination
for his proposal to Jessica. Not only had it been on his mind for years after
seeing a film depicting its renovations, transforming it from a forgotten ruin
to its original gild and charm, but his parents had honeymooned at its sister
hotel, French Lick Springs Hotel.
The video travel blogger (vlogger) knew from his memory of
the film that the hotel and its grand gardens offered the perfect place for
Jessica (also a travel blogger) and him to begin their adventure as husband and
wife.
Tyler knew he was going to propose to Jessica on that November.
He’d already asked her parents’ for their blessings and purchased the ring. But
he wasn’t sure if he’d get the chance to pop the question at West Baden or not.
The couple routinely took weekend trips, and that weekend Tyler presented
Jessica with two travel destinations—West Baden Springs Hotel or a cabin in the
Smoky Mountains. Luckily, she chose West Baden—not only for its beauty and
luxurious setting, but because she too had longed to visit the resort.
Both Tyler and Jessica are history enthusiasts, and West
Baden Springs’ historical significance, as well as the combination of
character, elegance, and grace resulted in their stay being one of the most
memorable in their history of travels. (Getting engaged didn’t hurt either). “The
hotel melds perfectly old world magnificence with modern style and sleek
innovation,” Tyler said. “It’s the perfect destination no matter who you are.
The resort itself takes care of the opulence, the staff takes care of the
friendliness.”
Let Tyler and Jessica inspire you to choose the romantic
West Baden Spring Hotel as your engagement or honeymoon destination by viewing
their engagement video (youtube.com/user/tylertravelstv). For more information on weekend
getaways or honeymoon packages, visit frenchlick.com/hotels/packages.