Clare thought the proposal was going to happen in Yosemite during the big trip coming up right after this day… but Ryan had been quietly hatching the real proposal plan long before this day rolled around.

Ryan had let us in on the secret over three months ago to lock in a golden-hour proposal at the Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve, a quiet local trail he knew from his cycling routes. [ read more … ]

Cassidy thought she had it all figured out. The proposal, she was sure, would happen later this year on their Europe trip, at a romantic spot during their stay in Florence, the city she once called home. In fact, David had even asked her to name her favorite spot in the city, just to sneakily throw her off the trail. [ read more … ]

Nick and Sneha’s story led us to the heart of the city they love: San Francisco’s Embarcadero. It’s one of those places that feels like home to them, as it was a familiar route they’d often walk, coffee in hand, on nice sunny days. So it made perfect sense that this would be the spot where Nick chose to get down on one knee. [ read more … ]

Dino planned something truly special for his girlfriend Mely: an unforgettable sunset proposal on Mt. Tam, right as the golden hour light began to warm the hillside. With the help of two of their close friends, he surprised her with the sweetest picnic setup: cozy pillows, framed photos, and a sign asking the big question. [ read more … ]

After flying into LA a couple days earlier, John and Caitlin made their way up the California coast on a scenic road trip — one that Caitlin had no idea would lead to such a life-changing moment. [ read more … ]