Kelly & Brendan’s The Highlands Estate Wedding
Hunter & Alicia’s Ritz-Carlton Beach Surprise Proposal
If ever there was a proposal that worked out like pure magic, Hunter and Alicia’s was it. During a getaway stay at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, Hunter and Alicia went out for an evening walk by the beach, quickly stopping by the cliffside on the way down. While Alicia was enjoying the ocean view, Hunter pulled out the ring he had been hiding, said a few sweet words, and got down on one knee to propose to the love of his life, surrounded by the beauty of the golden hour sun shining over the ocean. And not a moment too soon — just a few short minutes later, thick fog rolled in! (You can actually see it in the photos at the end.) I’m incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to witness the special moment that you see below!
![couple at the Ritz-Carlton](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ha_2023_07-half-moon-bay-ritz-carlton-beach-surprise-proposal-05.jpg)
![proposal near the Ritz-Carlton](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ha_2023_07-half-moon-bay-ritz-carlton-beach-surprise-proposal-01.jpg)
![proposal](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ha_2023_07-half-moon-bay-ritz-carlton-beach-surprise-proposal-02.jpg)
![Ritz-Carlton cliffside surprise proposal](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ha_2023_07-half-moon-bay-ritz-carlton-beach-surprise-proposal-06.jpg)
![Ritz-Carlton beach surprise proposal](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ha_2023_07-half-moon-bay-ritz-carlton-beach-surprise-proposal-07.jpg)
![proposal on the cliffs near the Ritz-Carlton](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ha_2023_07-half-moon-bay-ritz-carlton-beach-surprise-proposal-08.jpg)
![putting on the ring](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ha_2023_07-half-moon-bay-ritz-carlton-beach-surprise-proposal-09.jpg)
![couple kissing on the cliffs of Half Moon Bay](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ha_2023_07-half-moon-bay-ritz-carlton-beach-surprise-proposal-03.jpg)
![lifting up on the beach](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ha_2023_07-half-moon-bay-ritz-carlton-beach-surprise-proposal-04.jpg)
![Manhattan Beach engagement photos near Ritz-Carlton beach](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ha_2023_07-half-moon-bay-ritz-carlton-beach-surprise-proposal-12.jpg)
![cute couple during golden hour](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ha_2023_07-half-moon-bay-ritz-carlton-beach-surprise-proposal-10.jpg)
![casual beach engagement photos at the Ritz-Carlton beach](https://d21qxd5qkegi1o.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ha_2023_07-half-moon-bay-ritz-carlton-beach-surprise-proposal-11.jpg)