Jeremy & Lydia’s evening in the Santa Cruz Mountains had all the magic: rolling grassy hills, a sea of fog in the distance, and the kind of light that turns everything to gold. They set out as a group of three — Lydia’s sister joined “for a quick hike” — and meandered along the ridge until the views opened wide over the foothills and forest. [ read more … ]

Aditya had originally planned to propose in Half Moon Bay, imagining a peaceful coastal moment by the waves. But when the day arrived, the coast was entirely shrouded in fog — so foggy that it even swallowed up the Santa Cruz Mountains. Thinking fast, he noticed that Mt. Tam still seemed sunny, so we pivoted on the fly and all raced north separately. [ read more … ]

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 … ]

William and Kelly’s Mount Tamalpais surprise proposal was truly an unforgettable moment. On their first trip to the area from Canada, William wanted a quiet, private spot to ask Kelly the big question, and Mount Tamalpais provided just that — and, as it turned out, much more. [ read more … ]

When Neal shared his DIY proposal plan with me, I have to admit that I initially felt a mix of excitement and concern. The idea of a wooden arch, torches, candles, and flowers sounded lovely, but I couldn’t help but wonder about the potential challenges. What if setup took longer than expected? What if the setup didn’t hold up against the wind and waves on the beach? My mind was buzzing with “what ifs.”

But as preparation unfolded, it became clear that Neal had everything well in hand. [ read more … ]