How to Propose in Florence: Romantic Marriage Proposal Ideas

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Shane & Breann's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Sports

Proposed in Florence in October

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

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Dennis & Alexa's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Friends/Family

What is your love story?

She’s the one because she is absolutely beautiful, has amazing values, and is extremely caring.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

We went to Florence the year before and fell in love with it. One of the most romantic cities out there.

What is your proposal story?

Proposed near Piazzale Michelangelo, with amazing views overlooking Florence. I told Alexa that we were going to a nice dinner at La Loggia, and then directed her up a path where Yeleynaya was waiting in the bushes to capture our special moment.

Proposed in Florence in October

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

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Simen & Caroline's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Friends/Family

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I have been to Firenze before and love the city, so I specifically booked our trip there for the proposal.

What is your proposal story?

We walked through all my favorite spots in Firenze and ended at the proposal spot overlooking the city.

Best tip for proposing in Florence

Hire Ellie

Proposed in Florence in July

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Christopher & Laura's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Sports

What made you choose this proposal destination?

We went on a dream vacation and picked Florence because the beautiful scenery and everything it had to offer

Proposed in Florence in June

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

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Jeffrey & Rachel's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Social Media

What is your love story?

It didnt take me long 6 years agk to realize Rachel is the most kind, selfless and empathetic person and from the day I met her, she treated my younger autistic brother like he was her own. Shortly after meeting her my brother and I were in a near fatal car accident and Rachel did everything she could to make sure we were taken care of and picked up the slack in our lives without hesitation, ontop of caring for our dogs, her schooling and eventually her teqching job. Without complaint or so much as a stumble I knew She was unquestionably the woman I wanted in my life forever.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Florence has given me a feeling of tranquility and "Home" from the moment i stepped foot in it back in 2017. There has been a pull to return to this unique pice of paradise. Now with this proposal i have been able to share a piece of my home with the love of my life (my heart) and it will forever be intertwined into our story as a family.

Best tip for proposing in Florence

Early in the morning seems best to avoind the heat and crowds of this beautiful but busy city as it wakes up.

Proposed in Florence in July

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

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Christopher & Kristen's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Hinge

Proposed in Florence in April

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Matthew & Daisy's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Friends/Family

Best tip for proposing in Florence

I would recommend finding places outside of the main tourist spots. We had great photos that capture Florence and the Italian architecture but there wasn’t any other people around. This was thanks to our photographer - use them for ideas and suggestions because they know the area!

Proposed in Florence in December

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

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Andrew & Mara's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Friends/Family

Proposed in Florence in November

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

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Daniel & Jamie Estinos's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Friends/Family

What is your love story?

We had known each other since 2006 through mutual friends but did not reconnect until 2020. I knew she was the one when being with her made me the happiest person in the world!

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Florence was her favorite city in Italy!

What is your proposal story?

I told Jamie that I booked a professional photographer to capture our moments in Italy. It was just a disguise for a surprise proposal.

Proposed in Florence in May

Photo Shoot Location: Duomo & Ponte Vecchio

Emma in Florence for Flytographer

Jayesh & Nikita's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Dating App

What is your love story?

First sight

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Her favorite location

Proposed in Florence in May

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Emma in Florence for Flytographer

Dominic's Proposal Story in Florence

Proposed in Florence in April

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Ryan & Deanna's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Bumble

What is your love story?

Deanna and I met at the ripe old age of 27. With almost a decade of real-life experiences under our belts, we were not bashful about who we are or what we wanted. We had such a strong connection right away and almost 4 years later, that connection has only grown stronger! Deanna is the first person I've ever met who I am not afraid to be entirely myself with (no matter how goofy that may be). Even though she's the only person in the world more stubborn than me, I look forward to spending the rest of my life with her :p

What made you choose this proposal destination?

On our very first date, Deanna and I talked endlessly about how much we enjoyed our respective trips to Italy, our love for Italian wine and of course... pasta! As things got serious between us in the subsequent months, we joked about taking our first trip together to this place we'd both already been. Well, then COVID happened so our big travel plans got put on hold. Flash forward 3+ years and I knew there could only be one destination for this big moment... Deanna's favorite city in the world: Florence, Italy.

What is your proposal story?

My goal was to time the proposal perfectly with the sunset to get those glowing panoramic views of Florence. However, I was watching the weather for weeks leading up to this date and it was not looking promising! Apple said there was a 30% chance of rain and Google said it was going to be cloudy all day. When Ellie (the photographer) and I talked leading up to the big day, we devised 2 plans in case the weather wasn't cooperative... Well, luck was on our side!! As if just for us, the sky opened up beautifully in the afternoon of the big day! Once I was on-site at the San Miniato church, the nerves really started to kick in. A reassuring text from Ellie was just what I needed. With Deanna in tow, we took a quick lap around the grounds waiting for the perfect moment. Meanwhile, Ellie was chatting with the group of kids by the proposal location letting them know what was about to happen so she could arrange the perfect framing. We made it back to the proposal spot and took in the scenic view for a brief moment as I gathered my nerves. I took Deanna's hand and asked the big question... She said yes. I kissed her with every ounce of passion in my body when I hear a roar of cheers and applause! The group Ellie had convinced to move over had stuck around to watch the big moment. It was like a scene out of a movie!

Best tip for proposing in Florence

The overlook at the San Miniato Church is a phenomenal location to get engaged. The views are just as amazing as the Piazzale Michelangelo but it doesn't have nearly as many people around!

Proposed in Florence in March

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Derek & Katrina's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Hinge

What is your love story?

Katrina and I matched on Hinge in the fall of 2017 in Chicago; I was from the area and had moved to the city the prior year, she was in her third year of med school and from SoCal. I think we matched on a Wednesday and it was immediately clear that she was different, one of those people you can’t stop texting and thinking about until you meet up with them. We bonded over a mutual love for Old Fashioneds, so we went out to Scofflaw that Saturday night, meeting at 10 PM with the knowledge that if the date wasn’t great we could at least get free cookies that the bar offered if we made it to midnight. Fortunately, things went well and we went hiking together the following week, then to the zoo, etc, etc. We conquered Chicago’s old fashion scene by hitting all of its staples, and by Christmas of that year I knew she was truly special. We endured various points of long distance due to our work lives over the next few years before finally moving in together full-time in Seattle by the end of 2019. We started our international adventures together in 2018, and our mutual love of travel and adventure has always guided us. It was only natural then that I would propose to her on one of these trips.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Katrina is a doctor, a surgery resident who has to give her time off requests for the upcoming medical year (July 1-June 30) far in advance. Initially we had planned to go to Italy in March of 2023 as a college graduation present for her youngest brother, and more of her family members, including him, where set to come on the trip. A few months beforehand his university offered him a free trip to Japan during that same week, something he couldn’t turn down. My focus immediately shifted to finding the perfect proposal spot with our given destinations and respective time frames in each part of Italy that we were visiting. I found the spot in January and did my due diligence looking elsewhere but kept coming back to the viewpoint at the Abbazia di San Miniato al Monte and the nearby walk to and subsequent viewpoints at the Piazzale Michelangelo were simply breathtaking and everything I knew she would want.

What is your proposal story?

We continued our drive through Tuscany the morning of, arriving in Florence a few hours before the photoshoot for the proposal was supposed to begin. I had told her all throughout the trip that I had booked a tour of the catacombs at the Abbazia and that we would be able to take some photos from the respective viewpoints if we arrived a little before this ‘tour’ began. We also had a reservation at La Loggia at the nearby Piazzale Michelangelo that we would be going to when it was done. I hadn’t been nervous at any point about the proposal itself, since I was asking my best friend to continue the amazing journey we’ve been on together. I didn’t realize how emotional I would be in the moment, however, as she immediately started crying, then laughing when that immediately caused me to do the same. Our brilliant photographer captured this beautifully and we were able to collect ourselves for an amazing photoshoot that commemorated one of the best days of our lives.

Best tip for proposing in Florence

The spots that I picked and the route that we took were fantastic, and I would highly recommend them. I researched many different sites in Florence and Italy throughout the path that we were taking (Napoli, Rome, Siena, Montepulciano, San Gusme, Orvieto, Cinque Terra) and the sweeping views of Florence and its Duomo proved to me that it was the spot. Ponte Veccio was always packed when we were there and it would be difficult to find a time when there wouldn’t be a whole lot of people around taking photos if you were planning on doing an engagement shoot there.

Proposed in Florence in March

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Emma in Florence for Flytographer

Sarah & Nitesh's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Coffee Meets Bagel

Proposed in Florence in June

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Jeremy & Shannon's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Bumble

What is your love story?

I knew Shannon was the ONE right away. We had so much fun together every time we were together, it was like it was just us in the world.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

We had been planning a trip to Italy in May of 2020 and were incredibly excited about it, but had to cancel due to COVID. Our friends then planned their wedding two years later in Tuscany and we got finally got our trip back. We had always talked of Florence, and after two years of lockdown and going through so much together, it was the perfect place to propose.

What is your proposal story?

After a week in Italy with friends, we broke off on our own and took the train from Siena to Florence. The day we arrived, we immediately went to the Duomo and climbed to the top. From there, we settled into our beautiful AirBnb apartment and decided to have a "chill" night, going to see the sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo. We were tired and it was HOT, but we made the climb up the hill. Shannon knew something was up when we went from the perfect look out down to a more discreet area to "take a selfie", when Ellie popped up and offered to take a picture with her camera. From there, I proposed and Ellie ran a wonderful engagement shoot. We then sat on the steps of the San Miniato church, watched the sunset, drank wine, ate cheese, and tried to FaceTime friends and family with spotty service. It was amazing.

Best tip for proposing in Florence

Trust your photographer and do your best to avoid crowds.

Proposed in Florence in May

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Ellie in Florence for Flytographer

Kevin & Courtney's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

School

Proposed in Florence in April

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Emma in Florence for Flytographer

Sumeet & Jasmine's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Social Media

Proposed in Florence in April

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Emma in Florence for Flytographer

Rajan & Chandni's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Work

Best tip for proposing in Florence

San Miniato church is beautiful and the pictures are stunning! It is a busy spot particularly later in the day as sun sets, but in my opinion a perfect picture for a proposal.

Proposed in Florence in November

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Emma in Florence for Flytographer

Brandon's Proposal Story in Florence

What is your love story?

We met in 8th grade, became high school sweethearts, and dated for 6 years before getting engaged. We've traveled to 18 different countries together and we spend our entire days together -- it was about time :)

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Florence is one of our favorite cities in the world! Hands down the most beautiful.

What is your proposal story?

Our photographer, Alberto, was hiding out in the pre-planned spot, right on time. Everything went flawlessly and Leah had no idea it was coming!

Proposed in Florence in June

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Alberto in Florence for Flytographer

Ephraim's Proposal Story in Florence

What is your love story?

I was a trainee at that time at Jessica's workplace and as it was my first day, I chose a desk and took a seat. Little did I know that that seat was her favourite desk in the office and so when she came in, she found me sitting there. During the day we got to know each other better and became friends rather than just work colleagues. The most thing that impressed me the most was her smile and how I made her laugh. One day I texted her asking her to meet up at a lounge by the sea and that was our first date. As we started meeting more frequently, I knew she was the one as we have a very similar character and we also support each other in all our hobbies, passions and careers.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I chose this proposal destination as once a friend of ours mentioned that she went to Florence on a holiday and we saw some of the photos she took on her Instagram. We immediately fell in love with the scenery, the art and its rich history. As we also recently bought our first property together, we were a bit tight on finances to be able to travel and so I did my best to save up and surprise her with a vacation of a lifetime. As this place remained on our minds, it immediately popped up especially the location of San Miniato.

What is your proposal story?

Initially so as to for her to take leave from work, I told her that we were going to go for a week vacation in Gozo. As soon as I gave her the news that we were instead going to Florence, I mentioned that we were going to see a choir concert for the celebration of the 1000 years of history of San Miniato so that she would pack up a lovely dress for the occasion! As the day arrived we walked up to the place and passed by the photographer who was acting as a tourist. After around 5 minutes catching our breath after climbing all those stairs, I took Jessica as close to the photographer as possible and took a selfie. Immediately after taking a bad selfie on purpose, I told Jessica that we should ask someone to take the photo for us and so I asked the photographer who was close to us on purpose. He took a photo for us using my phone and then offered to take a professional photograph and send it to us by email after stating that he has a much better and professional camera than my phone. That done as soon as he said "This is beautiful" (the code phrase for me to propose), I turned away from Jessica as if I had just sneezed. As soon as I had my back facing her, I took out the ring and then turned and got down on my knees and asked her to marry me. She was not expecting for me to propose and she said "Ehe!!" which means Yes in Maltese. Every one near the chapel started clapping and some even took pictures. It was a memorable and breathtaking moment which we will surely remember throughout our lives. We then proceeded with a photoshoot as a reminder of that day.

Proposed in Florence in October

Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo

Alberto in Florence for Flytographer