How to Propose in Barcelona: Romantic Marriage Proposal Ideas

Matthias & Kathleen Alvarico's Proposal Story in Barcelona

How did you meet?

Work

What is your love story?

We were dating long distance and decided to do a Christmas trip to Canada so she could meet my mom and I could meet her sister. On the last day, we were parting at the airport and I was incredibly upset that we had to separate again. At this point, I decided that I would need to put together a plan so that we could finally be reunited for good, and began planning the proposal.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Kathleen had always mentioned that she really wanted to visit La Sagrada Familia, and that it was a dream of hers to see the landmark. I decided that doing a private shoot near it would be something special for our proposal.

What is your proposal story?

Kathleen woke up late and missed some of her alarms, and since she was taking her time to get ready, we were rushing to get to the station for our set meeting time, which was at 7:35 a.m. We left the metro in front of the Cathedral, and took a wrong turn due to my phone's GPS, but finally corrected ourselves and made the meeting point on time. As we were walking to the proposal area, it began to rain a little bit, and we stood under a nearby tree with our photographer to wait it out. At this point some tree sap fell on my shirt, and I was trying to remove it before we continued. Once there was a break in the rain, we walked to the point, and I missed the first queue for the proposal, but heard the second queue and proposed. We then took a few photos before it began to rain again, and had to take a break and sat in a nearby café with our photographer until it let up, and had a nice conversation with her. The rain eventually let up and we managed to finish our shoot. Overall, it was a memorable and very nice experience.

Best tip for proposing in Barcelona

Check the weather and pick your timing for early in the morning to avoid the crowds, as everything gets full very quickly.

Proposed in Barcelona in May

Photo Shoot Location: Sagrada Familia

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Kevin & Ashley's Proposal Story in Barcelona

How did you meet?

Work

Proposed in Barcelona in June

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

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Jeff & Mychael's Proposal Story in Barcelona

How did you meet?

Tinder

What is your love story?

We might right before the the pandemic and can honestly say it was probably one of the best things to happen. As the world locked down we were able to get closer with each other and build a connection unlike any other in a short period of time. Many people look at COVID as a dark period, fortunately for us, it was the best blessing in disguise.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Barcelona is an absolutely beautiful place, so I could not think of a better location.

Proposed in Barcelona in July

Photo Shoot Location: El Born and Parc de la Ciutadella

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Viliam & Lucia's Proposal Story in Barcelona

How did you meet?

Salsa dancing

What is your love story?

From the first moment i laid my eyes on Lucia I felt in love with her. Great dancer, beautiful smile and wonderful personality. We both love dancing and traveling … and after few weeks we realized we had something a lot stronger than just a friendship. We both know we are meant for each other until the end of times…

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Barcelona was always a dream city for Lucia. Top destination to visit. So we booked a flight and packed our bags. I already had a plan to propose to her back in my mind. Before we left Slovakia, I got in contact with Ramon and Sonia through Flytographer. He helped me with the right location, time and many other details. Looking back, I appreciate more and more the decision to choose Flytographer for our special moment. We love the pictures!

What is your proposal story?

After talking with Ramon via video call we agreed the Park Guell would be the right place for proposal. We agreed to meet in the evening in the Park, so that the sun light is perfect. During the day I told Lucia I have a surprise for her – that I arranged a pro photographer to take pictures of us in the Park Guell. She didn’t believe me  So you can imagine her first surprise when I introduced her to Ramon. He took a few pictures of us before we got to the “agreed location”. I was a bit nervous, taking out the ring from my back pocket, getting down on my knee, telling Lucia how I love her. Then I asked her the question and she said YES! We hugged and kissed. Now we both enjoy looking at the pictures Ramon took. They are beautiful. Great memory. That moment is captured forever.

Proposed in Barcelona in June

Photo Shoot Location: Parc Guell

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Cesar & Mairenn's Proposal Story in Barcelona

How did you meet?

School

What is your love story?

There really wasn’t an exact moment that I knew she was the one. Through your relationship we have just gotten along so well, she has always been there for me in times of struggle and in times of happiness and I realized that at the end of the day the one person I want by my side is her. She keeps me motivated to become a better person everyday and just shows how much she loves me with little things every day.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Barcelona is a beautiful place, the building and atmosphere there are one that I love. With all the beautiful buildings and cathedrals around it is just a perfect place to get some amazing proposal pictures.

What is your proposal story?

I told Mairenn that we had a vacation photoshoot at 8am, she wasn’t too thrilled about the time of the shoot but we still made it. We met up with Ramon and the photoshoot started like no other, took a few pictures and then he said he secret phrase. “This lighting looks amazing” that’s when I looked her right in the eyes and gave my shirt proposal speech before dropping on one knee and asking Mairenn to marry me. Of course she said YES!! After we all collected our tears we continued our photoshoot and got some beautiful pictures. Overall this experience will stay with us for the rest of our lives. Thank you Ramon!

Proposed in Barcelona in June

Photo Shoot Location: The Gothic Quarter

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Andrew & Rachel's Proposal Story in Barcelona

Proposed in Barcelona in April

Photo Shoot Location: Parc Guell

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James's Proposal Story in Barcelona

What is your love story?

Meghan and I actually met using the Tinder dating app back in 2013. Our relationship started off with her drunkenly adding me into a relationship on Facebook. I woke up the next morning to the news and accepted the relationship on Facebook. The relationship was definitely not love at first sight. Over time, our love began to grow more and more.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I choose Barcelona mostly because it was at the beginning of our holiday trip and I didn't want to risk carrying her ring around Europe while we backpacked through multiple countries. I choose Parc Guell because I looked at some of the photographer's work and her pictures there looked absolutely amazing and I knew that my Fiancee would love it.

What is your proposal story?

My Fiancee and I got to the top of Parc Guell where it overlooked the city. I was attempting to take a selfie of my Fiancee and me with the city behind us and that's when Natalia (who was up there taking pictures of the sunrise) walked over and asked if we wanted her to take the picture for us. My Fiancee said sure and she snapped a few and then offered to take a few pictures with her camera and that she would email them to us later. I looked at my Fiancee and said it couldn't hurt. So we agreed to let her take a few. Natalia and I had chatted before this and came up with a keyword and when she said, "You guys look beautiful", that was my cue to propose. So I got down on one knee and made it happen. It was honestly breathtaking and my Fiancee LOVES telling that story to everyone!

Proposed in Barcelona in July

Photo Shoot Location: Parc Guell

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Carolyn's Proposal Story in Barcelona

What is your love story?

We are high school sweethearts & we’ve been together since he was a junior and I was a sophomore! Our love story began during an unplanned double date and five and a half years later our love for each other gets stronger every day. I knew she was the one because she is the one person in my life that has never given up on me no matter what the situation. I am the best version of myself when I am with her. When the day seems like it can’t get any better, just a smile on her face and that goofy laugh brightens it up! She makes me happy at any moment of time! In my world there is not a future without her.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I did the engagement at Parc Güell because I know she has been dreaming of going to that spot in Barcelona all her life! She once saw it on a movie and thought it was the most beautiful place ever! I knew she would love the scenery which makes the engagement so much more romantic!

What is your proposal story?

My girlfriend flew to Barcelona with her mother and grandmother on a girls trip. I volunteered to drop her off at the airport, little did she know that I caught my own flight just a few hours later. When my flight landed, I went straight to Parc Güell in Barcelona where I asked her mother to take her. When she arrived I was waiting there with Ramón and Sonia photographers from Flytographer to surprise her and propose. Ramón and Sonia helped arrange the surprise each step of the way and captured the perfect proposal! I can’t thank them enough.

Proposed in Barcelona in July

Photo Shoot Location: Parc Guell

Ramon and Sonia in Barcelona for Flytographer

Charlie's Proposal Story in Barcelona

What is your love story?

Healy and I met at school at the University of Missouri. It was on a service trip to Guatemala that I realized our connection was real and that we needed to pursue it.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I had visited Park Guell before and Haley and I had Discussed visiting Barcelona for several years. It is such a beautiful view I thought there was no place better to ask Haley to marry me.

What is your proposal story?

I took Haley to Park Guell where it was decided that I would meet Natalia, our photographer, to stage our shot. We arrived at Park Guell a little Later than expected due to traffic. I took Haley 🐨 up later than expected due to traffic. I took Haley up to the main exhibition, and as we approach the best view of the city I turned back and saw Natalia approaching us with her Camera ready to go. We did the friendly tourist package and Natalia offered to take a picture of us and then offered to take a picture with her camera and that is when I took a knee. Haley 🐨 w camera ready to go. We did the friendly tourist package and Natalia offered to take a picture of us and then offered to take a picture with her camera and that is when I took a knee. Haley was so caught off guard and it worked so perfectly that we were both caught in the moment of me asking her to be my wife and will have that memory to cherish forever as captured by Natalia. We then had the rest of the hour for an intimate photo shoot with Natalia and now have pictures to share with our family from such an amazing night.

Proposed in Barcelona in May

Photo Shoot Location: Parc Guell

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Samantha's Proposal Story in Barcelona

What is your love story?

We met on a dating app called “Coffee Meets Bagel” or CMB for short, now we joke that CMB stands for “Coffee Marries Bagel” for us. I knew Alivia was the one during our first trip together in Toronto. We sat at this park bench & just talked about life & we both knew we just wanted all of our life moments together.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Sinxe first time we had our marriage talk, was while traveling to a different city at a park on a bench. I thought it would be great to do it at the famous Parc Güell in Barcelona, a new city, at a new park & a new bench for us to discover.

What is your proposal story?

I’ve always written Alivia little notes in greeting cards. So I knew for this day I needed to make a special one. I had one of my friends make a special greeting card that showed us at Parc Güell overlooking the city (the exact spot we were going to be for our photoshoot) I pulled out the card & handed it to her. When she finished reading my note, I asked her to marry me & she said yes. Well, to be honest at first she said “why are you giving this to me now? We’re in the middle of a photoshoot” but she read it & then it all finally clicked haha... she said yes nonetheless.

Proposed in Barcelona in May

Photo Shoot Location: Parc Guell

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