Neal & Danna’s Baker Beach DIY Proposal

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 … ]

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Rolando & Violeta’s San Jose Rose Garden Surprise Proposal

After seven years, the time had finally come — time for Rolando to make a statement and give Violeta the marriage proposal of her dreams. He partnered with Something Special to put together the fabulous decor with a lit “MARRY ME” sign and beautiful roses in Violeta’s favorite color, orange, for his San Jose Rose Garden surprise proposal. [ read more … ]

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Amaritpal & Arsheen’s Heart-Shaped Proposal at the Palace of Fine Arts

Amaritpal surprised Arsheen on a sunny day last month with one of the most beautiful proposal displays I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing: a huge, free-standing heart made of red roses, with an aisle made of rose petals and rows of vases on either side. Under the golden hour evening sun, just the decor by itself was breathtaking, but of course what was really memorable was the proposal itself.

When the couple arrived, Amaritpal gave his touching yet lighthearted speech, recounting how he knew she was the one ever since he slid into her DMs [ read more … ]

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Aaron & Florida’s Marshalls Beach “Marry Me” Sign Proposal

We recently had the privilege of capturing a truly unforgettable moment. Several months ago, Aaron sought our help in choosing a picturesque location to propose to his girlfriend Florida, and of the many great spots in San Francisco, he ended up choosing Marshalls Beach — beautiful, scenic, and secluded. Last week, the plan went into action! [ read more … ]

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Miguel & Viviana’s Slacker Hill Proposal Video

Traveling all the way from Mexico, Miguel managed to keep the ring cleverly hidden away from his girlfriend Viviana until the time had come and they had reached the perfect setting. After taking in the sights and sounds of San Francisco for a day, they hiked up to Slacker Hill to watch the sunset together, and that’s when he popped the question. With this beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay as his witness, Miguel asked Viviana to be his wife, and she of course excitedly agreed. [ read more … ]

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