One tranquil morning last weekend, the world held its breath as Pankaj and Vaibhavi paddled a rowboat around the waters of Stow Lake. As the birds chirped around them, they glided towards the iconic stone arch bridge. Little did Vaibhavi know that this ordinary morning was about to become an extraordinary memory. With their calm surroundings amplifying the moment’s intimacy, Pankaj positioned their boat perfectly in front of the bridge, then took her by surprise with a heartfelt proposal. [ read more … ]

Sometimes, surprise proposals don’t quite end up being 100% a surprise — and this has its charm, because among other things, it means she has a chance to prepare for what will be an amazing moment. Last weekend, Austin and Erin had a special dinner together in San Francisco, then afterwards made their way over to the Palace of Fine Arts, where we were ready to capture the moment. The evening sun gave them a warm, golden welcome [ read more … ]

Sean planned out an absolutely perfect afternoon for Greta: first, they’d take a nice walk along the Bay, down a path that they had walked together in the past, and he’d surprise her with a proposal right by the St. Francis Yacht Club. As you can see in the photos below, this was a beautiful moment between the two of them, with the warm afternoon sun shining down from behind. [ read more … ]

Before Monica and Nick held their big wedding celebration with all of their family & friends, they decided to quietly have a San Francisco City Hall civil ceremony to tie the knot in a private, intimate setting. [ 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 … ]