How to Propose in Kona: Romantic Marriage Proposal Ideas

Shawn & Emily's Proposal Story in Kona

How did you meet?

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What is your love story?

We were both interviewing for PT school at the University of Miami. We ended up in the same Uber Pool after the interview and hung out after the interview. We kept in touch after that day and a couple of years later ended up in NC and SC for PT school where we were close enough to drive to see each other. We survived a couple of years of long distance and then became travel PTs which we are still doing today!

What made you choose this proposal destination?

It was recently our 5 year anniversary and we've always wanted to take a Hawaii vacation.

What is your proposal story?

We planned to go to the Fairmont Orchid for drinks one night of the trip around sunset. We walked to the beach and "took a photo". At that point our photographer offered to take a photo and then after Shawn proposed. Emily had already figured out that Shawn was going to propose but decided to play along. It was an easy yes!

Best tip for proposing in Kona

Weddings or other photography shoots happen at the Fairmont so make sure to be flexible as your photo destination may change.

Proposed in Kona in October

Photo Shoot Location: Pauoa Bay Beach (Fairmont Orchid Beach)

Adriana in Kona for Flytographer

Caleb & Bella's Proposal Story in Kona

How did you meet?

School

What is your love story?

We met in eighth-grade history class and remained friends until senior year of high school. During our senior year, we started dating and continued during college. We graduate in May 2025 and we plan on getting married in January 2025.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I asked for advice from my photographer on the best location. She recommended it to me.

What is your proposal story?

I was nervous all day. I made her believe we were going on a casual walk on the beach to kill some time before dinner.

Best tip for proposing in Kona

Go to Kukio beach. It is not crowded and the scenery is amazing

Proposed in Kona in June

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Adriana in Kona for Flytographer

Lafras & Chelsea's Proposal Story in Kona

How did you meet?

It was a random meeting at Disneyland, a one in a billion chance. I was living in San Francisco at the time and she was living in San Diego, I got her number, we dated long distance flying back and forth for six months and then moved in together. The rest is history!

What is your love story?

It was just extremely apparent from the start what a great match we are, I don't think there was a specific moment really, it just sank in with time that she was it for me.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Hawaii is special to her, her mom is from there and her parents honeymooned in Oahu.

What is your proposal story?

Our first date was a beach picnic in SF by the Golden Gate Bridge, so early in the day I gifted her a massage from the spa at the resort and while she was there I picked up supplies for a charcuterie board, champagne, and macarons. I had told her that we had a dinner reservation and a short activity beforehand for her birthday (which was a couple of days prior but we were busy zip lining through Hilo and scaling Mauna Kea) so after a relaxing pool day we got ready for a nice night out and headed to Old Kona Airport Beach - a beautiful romantic beach picked out by our amazing photographer Adriana. When we got there I set up our picnic and started the playlist I had created for the occasion. As we enjoyed our snacks and champagne I spoke to her about our past, our present and our future. When our favorite song came on I asked her to dance with me. While we swayed I told her all the things I loved about her, and when the moment was right I went down on knee and asked her to marry me. “When I fall in Love” sung by Michael Buble was playing, we were both overwhelmed with emotion, it was beautiful. Adriana captured the moment and let us be for a bit and then we did a beautiful shoot against the sunset and the lava rocks. It could not have been more perfect.

Best tip for proposing in Kona

Its one hell of a romantic place, theres something in the air! Honestly, find a location that speaks to you and then just make it personal, thoughtful, and authentic to you.

Proposed in Kona in December

Photo Shoot Location: Old Kona Airport

Adriana in Kona for Flytographer

Aaron & Katherine's Proposal Story in Kona

How did you meet?

Work

Proposed in Kona in September

Photo Shoot Location: Old Kona Airport

Adriana in Kona for Flytographer

SEAN & Asha's Proposal Story in Kona

How did you meet?

Friends/Family

What is your love story?

We met at a funeral introduced by my brother who went to school with my partner.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Florida lottery getaway romantic destination.

What is your proposal story?

Surprise photo shoot for engagement. We dressed up for sunset pictures by a gazebo on the beach waterfront. But had the ring and song on standby. Then after romantic dance, popped the million dollar question!

Best tip for proposing in Kona

Just make sure not a rainy day!

Proposed in Kona in September

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Adriana in Kona for Flytographer

Mario's Proposal Story in Kona

What is your love story?

We met through work and fairly quickly knew that things were meant to be.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Hawaii has always had a special place in our hearts as it was the first place we went on vacation together so it was the perfect spot for the proposal.

What is your proposal story?

The proposal took place first thing in the morning at sunrise and the weather was beautiful. It was a wonderful morning and we decided for it to take place at the Fairmont Orchid for the proposal as it is such a great location and then travelled to Beach 69 for some more photos. Everything turned out great!

Proposed in Kona in November

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Tawni in Kona for Flytographer