Brandon & Brooke’s Sweet Discovery Bay Lake House Engagement Story
Brandon had been planning this moment for months with the help of family & friends, and when the big day came, it really paid off as everything went incredibly perfectly.
As their family members and closest friends quietly gathered at the lake house for the celebration (unbeknownst to Brooke of course), Brandon blindfolded Brooke and drove her there along a circuitous route. Everyone did an incredible job containing their excitement and remaining absolutely silent while he led her down to the dock, which their friends had decorated with candles and rose petals.
When they reached the end, Brandon took Brooke’s blindfold off and dropped to one knee, and I could see the most ecstatic look on her face. (I was in a kayak with my cameras, so it was a bit of a delicate balancing act between trying to lean out for the best shot while not flipping over and going for a swim…) Then, while Brooke was still unaware of their presence, everyone started cheering loudly at the exact same moment as if choreographed and practiced a hundred times before — and not only their loved ones, but we even heard claps and shouts from neighbors who saw the event unfold from across the lake!
That wasn’t all though: the couple had just had gotten approved for their new home together, and Brandon brought along their new key! This was truly one of the happiest days we’ve ever had the privilege of witnessing, and having their friends & family there to celebrate together made it extra special. Congratulations to Brandon & Brooke!!
![funny giant rubber ring prop used for surprise proposal](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-009.jpg)
![taking off blindfold on a dock and getting ready to propose](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-010.jpg)
![surprise proposal on a lake dock](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-011.jpg)
![dock surprise proposal with rose flower petals](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-001.jpg)
![surprise proposal on lakehouse dock decorated with rose petals](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-002.jpg)
![epic proposal reaction on lake dock decorated with candles and flower petals](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-012.jpg)
![amazing surprise proposal on a boat dock](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-014.jpg)
![astonished surprise proposal reaction with family and friends silently watching](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-013.jpg)
![hugging after she said yes](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-015.jpg)
![kissing after she said yes](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-016.jpg)
![couple hugging and laughing after proposal](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-017.jpg)
![friends and family cheering the couple after successful proposal](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-018.jpg)
![bride-to-be shocked and surprised to find her family and friends cheering](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-027.jpg)
![groom-to-be putting engagement ring on his future bride after she said yes](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-019.jpg)
![couple kissing on a boat dock with rose petals on the ground](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-020.jpg)
![reading a note during proposal](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-021.jpg)
![photo of reaction after finding out a huge happy surprise](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-022.jpg)
![girlfriend overwhelmed with joy after looking at note](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-023.jpg)
![couple hugging on pier with family and friends watching](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-024.jpg)
![congratulations to the happy couple](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-026.jpg)
![checking out that shiny new engagement ring](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-025.jpg)
![walking along dock](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-028.jpg)
![hugging friends who helped to set up the proposal](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-029.jpg)
![engagement party cookies with super cute drawings of a stick figure proposing](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-007.jpg)
![father of the bride giving a toast to the newly engaged couple](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-031.jpg)
![couple raising a glass of champagne at engagement party](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-033.jpg)
![dad hugging daughter, happy that she's engaged to the right man](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-032.jpg)
![portrait of newly engaged couple](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-034.jpg)
![group photo of couple with friends and family](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-035.jpg)
![engagement photo at end of dock on a beautiful lake under the sun](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-004.jpg)
![engagement photo showing off the new sparkly diamond ring](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-006.jpg)
![couple kissing at the end of a pier](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-030.jpg)
![natural happy laughing engagement photos on a lake](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-003.jpg)
![couple kissing inside a huge funny cute diamond ring floatation device](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/bb_2017_07-discovery-bay-private-dock-surprise-proposal-005.jpg)