How to Propose in Portland, Oregon

Featured Portland, Oregon Proposal Tips
  • Choose a special location to pop the question in Portland, Oregon
  • Practice getting down on one knee beforehand
  • Think about what you will say
  • Make reservations so you have a reason to dress up
  • Hire a proposal photographer to plan and capture the moment

Since 2013, Flytographer has captured thousands of surprise proposal photos all around the globe. Explore romantic proposal ideas and tips from real couples, including their top proposal ideas and tips, and the best ways and the best places to propose in Portland, Oregon. Explore our customers’ heartwarming Portland, Oregon proposal stories below.

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Ben & Kate's Proposal Story in Portland, Oregon

How did you meet?

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Best tip for proposing in Portland, Oregon

Hire Whitney!

Proposed in Portland, Oregon in July

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Kevin's Proposal Story in Portland, Oregon

What is your love story?

Both of us grew up in California, Alex in Southern California and me in Northern California. We both wanted to go to college for engineering and ended up in the middle of Indiana in a state quite different from ours. The weather was a little bit colder. We met on campus as I was about to graduate and she still had a couple of years left. We started to get to know each other before I brought her to a formal dance and I never have had an easier time opening up to someone. Everything just came so natural. After enjoying all of our time together and having a blast and learning how she wanted to make a difference with engineering I knew she was the woman for me. She was someone I could really grow with that would always challenge me to be better at the same time as being someone who would open up to me and let me be myself.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Both Alex and I love nature and care about it more than anything. One of our favorite past time is finding new and different coastal hikes with our dog Bailey so I decided that I would do everything I could to find a beach that was beautiful. Indian Beach was a place that we had never been as well as being less well known than Cannon Beach so it was perfect! It gave us a new adventure while still being able to represent what we love doing as a couple.

What is your proposal story?

The proposal went perfectly! Alex had thought that we were just visiting my sister up in Portland. We knew she wanted to visit the Oregon Coast as well as some wineries while we visited so my sister planned to have them on the same day as an excuse to get her to dress up for the beach. Once there we were able to visit Cannon Beach and have a friend conveniently suggest we stop by Indian Beach. While at Indian Beach I was able to ask my best friend to marry me on a gorgeous beach. She still said yes even though I dropped the ring in the sand. Her laughing at this moment just showed me even more why I made the right choice! The whole world disappeared around us and she didn't even notice the photographer was there at first! An absolutely amazing experience from beginning to end and a moment I will never forget.

Proposed in Portland, Oregon in November

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Clinton's Proposal Story in Portland, Oregon

What is your love story?

I knew from the second I met her that she was the one... that sounds cheesy but it couldn’t be more true. I was just in shock she agreed to go on a date with me!

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Oregon was on our bucket list and I thought what better place to pop the question!

What is your proposal story?

The proposal was such a blur! I was so nervous and excited I could barely remember everything leading up to being on one knee. Nothing went exactly according to plan but having a detailed plan in place kept me somewhat on track!

Proposed in Portland, Oregon in November

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Kane's Proposal Story in Portland, Oregon

What made you choose this proposal destination?

We've both been to Cannon Beach separately years ago, and spoke about a get-away there as we both love it.  Miles of sand, forever ocean views, and the magical Haystack & Needles are a perfect backdrop.  We stayed at the Surfsand Resort and ate at the Wayfarer, which were both on the beach... amazing.

What is your proposal story?

Whitney, our super hero photographer, was in position as discussed earlier in the week; pretending to be a tourist snapping photos.  We walked along the beach after dinner, and I gave her the signals that I was ready.  Nervous or not, it was time... and Whitney was ready.  She caught the moment I proposed better than anyone could imagine.  It was real time, and not posed or staged.  Forever grateful I chose Flytographer and Whitney being paired with us.  THANK YOU again.  The photos tell the story better than I could ever in words!

Proposed in Portland, Oregon in July

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