Victor & Karen’s Black Sands Beach Surprise Proposal

Victor planned the perfect misdirection: a weekend bike ride with friends over the bridge and along the coast, as they’ve enjoyed doing in the past. Unfortunately, he “injured” his leg (don’t worry… 100% pretend!) and told his girlfriend Karen that he’d have to sit this one out. But in reality, he had been preparing to propose at Black Sands Beach for months. That morning, he headed out early to meet up with us, trek to the end of the beach, then tuck himself out of sight… with the ring burning a hole in his pocket.

A little later, Karen arrived with their friends, helmets in hand, enjoying a leisurely mid-ride break on the beach. When Victor stepped out from his hiding spot behind the rocks, her face went from puzzled to completely lit up — pure surprise in the best way! He led her to the water’s edge, dropped to one knee, and asked the question that brought cheers from the group.

After the “yes!” Karen quickly swapped into an outfit that Victor had brought for her in preparation for this moment. We strolled the shoreline for a mini portrait session: bare feet in the dark sand, waves crashing along the beach, and that just-engaged glow that we live for. They laughed and soaked in the moment while their friends celebrated nearby.

Black Sands Beach gave them the perfect backdrop to celebrate the occasion… and Victor’s quick recovery from his injury 😜 An added bonus: amid the government shutdown, the roads here were closed, so the beach was super quiet and empty, as if prepared just for them! Congratulations to Victor and Karen!