Reilly & Thu's Proposal Story in Dallas
How did you meet?
Friends/Family
What is your love story?
R: I think once you know, you know. I knew I wanted to propose for awhile, and it was mainly a matter of figuring out the best way to do it. We've grown so much as a couple over the past few years, and I wanted to make sure I tried to make a special moment just that.
What made you choose this proposal destination?
R: Flippen Park is a beautiful park with great scenery, in a historic part of Dallas. We had pictures done at this park before for a previous life event, so it was nice to return. I knew I wanted to propose in a more secluded location, and I felt this park was a great place to return to.
What is your proposal story?
T: Leading up to the proposal, Reilly had told me that we were attending a university alumni event. Little did I know, a beautiful setup was waiting for me in the gazebo. Reilly talked about our love story and past memories, got down on one knee, and asked if our future could be one forever together. He surprised me by arranging for our families and closest friends to celebrate together after.
Colton & Alyssa's Proposal Story in Florence
How did you meet?
School
What is your love story?
My fiancée and I met a few years ago studying abroad in Florence, Italy. Coming from different universities in California we were so lucky to have been sent to the same program! We met on the very first day abroad while taking a tour of the city and I knew she was somebody I wanted to get to know more. The next morning I saw her downstairs and, me being terrible with names and having met soooo many new people the night before, walked up thinking “I’m just going to be brave and tell her I forgot her name” so that’s what I did… her response, “I’m Alyssa… you’re Colton, right?” Instantly I knew I had lost this battle as the person who forgot her name and she remembered mine. Turns out she was playing her own game and wanted to make sure I remembered her name from then on, which of course I did. After that moment we spent as much time together as we could while abroad and continued talking after returning home. We soon started dating, called it official, moved in together after a couple years and now are celebrating our engagement! We couldn’t be happier and we also can’t get enough of telling this story as I’m sure everyone can assume from reading this.
What made you choose this proposal destination?
As mentioned, we met in Florence, Italy so proposing in Florence was the perfect cherry on top of the cake! I did some research on different locations around the city that we could set the proposal and decided that the Miniato al Monte was the perfect place since it over looks the city but also isn’t super busy. She wanted to make sure that our engagement was as special and intimate as possible so I wanted to find a place that felt like we were the only two people who had ever existed. Our Flytographer professional, Emma, confirmed that this was a great place to fit the description and was able to plan all the minor details I wouldn’t have thought of not being a local. With some coordination and a lot of nervousness the proposal turned out perfectly and now we have this story to tell for the rest of our lives!
What is your proposal story?
Leading up to the proposal I wanted to have her sitting around 50% sure it could or couldn’t happen while on our vacation. That way she was surprised when it happened but also not so underprepared that she didn’t have an outfit she liked or her hair/nails done. This balance of deceit and cover-ups lead to a long string of questions like “why are we taking a tour of this church? And why is it three hours long? And why can’t we go back to hotel to change into nice outfits before dinner?” and so on. Eventually, she seemed to have caught on when I recommended she leave her purse (which is not something a boyfriend randomly suggests) and she agreed without questioning. We walked up the hill to our “church tour” where we met with our photographer, Emma. I got down on one knee, so nervous and full of anxiety and excitement I can’t remember a single thing I said, can’t remember how long I was down there for, and can’t remember if she even said yes. She, also feeling similar emotions as I, didn’t give me her finger to put the ring on. This was the moment her and I look back on and are glad that there are photos of and not video. It was the single most incredible moment of my life and I’m so glad to have it saved in pictures because our memories would not have served us so.
Best tip for proposing in Florence
Something to consider is that Florence is a popular place to visit so even in the low travel times there are still people around virtually anywhere but there are always ways to work around people and sort of “phase” them out of the shoot. Times where travel isn’t so busy is nicer. Another thing to note is time of year plays a huge part in the weather. We got SUPER lucky getting engaged in December because the three days leading up to our engagement was heavily windy and the days following was cloudy so we were extremely blessed that our day was perfect.
Proposed in Florence in December
Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo
Roger & Luciana's Proposal Story in New Orleans
How did you meet?
Church
What is your love story?
We met in miami and have been together for over 3 years New Orleans was the first city we traveled to and we fell in love with the city.
What made you choose this proposal destination?
New Orleans is a magical city. The people, the food, music, architecture. Everything about it is unique. I knew I would propose to her the first time we went there.
What is your proposal story?
Planned it months in advance and hired Amy to help me.
Best tip for proposing in New Orleans
Call Amy
Proposed in New Orleans in January
Photo Shoot Location: Jackson Square
Amy in New Orleans for Flytographer
Bryan & Julianny's Proposal Story in Kyoto
Proposed in Kyoto in November
Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route
Coo and Yurika in Kyoto for Flytographer
Cameron & Kyle's Proposal Story in Montreal
How did you meet?
What is your love story?
I knew we were made for each other early in our relationship even though I took 10 years to pop the question. I like to tell the story of when I first met Kyle’s family and felt the love they shared and how it would eventually complete parts of me I didn't know were missing. As we grew together and built a life, this only became more obvious and true; after a decade and two kids, I knew it was time to close the circle and wrap my arms around our family forever.
What made you choose this proposal destination?
Montreal has always been our favourite city. I wanted to make our fond memories of it last a lifetime by giving us a reason to think of it and talk about it with our kids. The proposal story marks an important moment in our lives that will forever tie us to a place we love, where we can celebrate our love for each other. Even I didn’t expect that marriage would become important to me in our relationship the way I had always downplayed it over the years, so I tried to make it “thoughtfully casual” and so many things fell into place. It wasn’t hard to convince Kyle to stop by his favourite café in the city and I just had to pop the question with what I hoped would be an obvious answer in front of the “Pourquoi Pas?” sign. “Bien sûr,” he said, to “la grande demande.”
What is your proposal story?
Leading up to New Year’s Eve, I gave Kyle a stack of “I love you” cards sealed in envelopes, with reasons numbered from 34 to 1. It felt like a sign that Kyle was in his 34th year (his lucky number) for 34 more days exactly, from our November 28th 10-year anniversary. The card countdown ended with “I love… that I get to call you my fiancé,” opened on the evening of the surprise proposal. Fortunately for me, he said yes — actually he said “of course,” which made me even happier to see all my planning come to perfect fruition. The day after, on New Year’s Day, I surprised him with a box of new envelopes labeled “100 more,” which started with “I love… that people will say ‘It’s about time’ and they will be right.” With it, I gave him a pair of beautiful silver wristwatches (one for each of us) to commemorate our 10 years’ time and our future hours, days, months, and years to look forward to.
Best tip for proposing in Montreal
There is no need to stick to just one area of the city. Many people consider Old Montreal to be the most romantic, but there are so many other neighbourhoods, murals, public art installations, and that make interesting backgrounds. Go for variety and let your photographer get creative along with you. Trust the process. Now is not the time to start your Bridezilla/Groomzilla journey! (Haha)
Charlie & Katie's Proposal Story in Quebec City
How did you meet?
Proposed in Quebec City in December
Photo Shoot Location: Quartier Petit Champlain
Anthony in Quebec City for Flytographer
Joshua & Cindy's Proposal Story in Tokyo
How did you meet?
Social Media
Luke & Maria's Proposal Story in Florence
How did you meet?
School
Proposed in Florence in December
Photo Shoot Location: San Miniato Church & Piazzale Michelangelo
Shyam & Neha Patel's Proposal Story in Rio de Janeiro
How did you meet?
What is your love story?
We met in London, both love travel, exercise and cuisines and had similar hobbies. We are both very outgoing, social and knew that this was going the distance!
What made you choose this proposal destination?
Knew that Rio would be an incredible destination to seal the deal!
What is your proposal story?
Claudia was very helpful in helping us plan our proposal and coordinate our special day. She was always available for calls before the event which was very helpful from a planning perspective
Best tip for proposing in Rio de Janeiro
Safety!
Proposed in Rio de Janeiro in September
Photo Shoot Location: Praia Vermelha Beach
Claudia in Rio de Janeiro for Flytographer
Sean & Sarah's Proposal Story in New York City
How did you meet?
Smash mouth concert
Proposed in New York City in December
Photo Shoot Location: Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO
Monika in New York City for Flytographer
Colin & Emma's Proposal Story in Quebec City
How did you meet?
School
What is your love story?
I knew Emma was the one on our very first date. We wound up at a restaurant for hours until closing because we just couldn't stop talking to one another. The next morning, we both had asked the other if we'd be able to see each other again that day. Since then, we've always been each other's side and every day I can feel the love we have for each other.
What made you choose this proposal destination?
I chose Quebec City because we already had a planned vacation there with my parents the weekend before Christmas. I was able to have Emma's parents there as well with a good bit of additional travel, but it was doable and they wouldn't have missed it for the world. Quebec City around Christmas time is magical and I couldn't have thought of a better location for our picture perfect proposal. Being able to then celebrate in such an incredible and historic city for the remainder of our vacation made it all the better.
What is your proposal story?
Emma, my parents and I drove into QC earlier that day and had just arrived at our hotel when I let Emma know (lied) that my parents wanted to take us out to a nice dinner shortly. That prompted her to make sure her hair and makeup were done, as well as dress up a bit but match the cold weather we were having. Once ready, I said I had wanted to go for a short walk before dinner since we had just been in the car for a couple hours (timing worked out perfectly for our starting shoot time). We then walked over to the location Lara and I had agreed to. Once there, I waited for a gap in the crowd before taking a selfie with Emma in a section of the Christmas market (this was my cue to Lara that I was about to propose). I then took Emma's hands and began to propose to her. Getting down on one knee as I took out the ring while Lara was getting her shots. We then introduced ourselves after Emma had said yes and got started with our booked shoot. Later into the shoot, we had revealed that Emma's parents were there as well by revealing them standing behind the Christmas tree with my parents at Place Royale.
Best tip for proposing in Quebec City
I'm a planner and can't suggest enough that a proposal like this could use some time to plan. I had reached out to Lara and got to work ~2 months in advance to make sure I had everything ironed out the way I wanted it. It likely isn't necessary, but it's a weight off your chest to make sure that the photography is all set the way you envision with plenty of wiggle room for alterations if need be. I also suggest keeping an eye on timing (time of year) and location within Quebec City. I likely chose one of the busiest times and places out of the year in terms of people density. So be sure to keep your SO in mind when planning something in QC. If having a crowd around you while proposing doesn't seem like a good idea, make sure to plan around that. People around also makes it more difficult to get the right shot sometimes as well as making it from location to location of you have multiple planned for your shoot. The weather! It was cold cold cold when we were there so be sure you and your SO are dressed appropriately no matter the season.
Proposed in Quebec City in December
Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route
Lara in Quebec City for Flytographer
Hector & Sofia Alvarado's Proposal Story in Madrid
How did you meet?
Friends/Family
What is your love story?
The first time I saw her, I said, "She is the woman of my dreams," and when I met her, it was when we were picking up our sisters from a school trip.
What made you choose this proposal destination?
She went away for work for three months, and I decided to surprise her.
What is your proposal story?
Well, when I arrived in Madrid, she found it surprising, and we spent the whole day together. I was planning to propose the next day, so the following morning, I woke her up early, we went out for breakfast, and then I took her to the park—that’s when I proposed.
Best tip for proposing in Madrid
Madrid is an incredibly romantic city, and there are so many beautiful spots to propose. My main advice is to plan ahead and choose a location that fits your style as a couple. Parks like El Retiro are perfect, especially early in the morning when it’s less crowded and more intimate. Check for any closures or renovations at your chosen spot—I learned that the Crystal Palace was under renovation, so I’m glad I had a backup plan within the park. Also, consider hiring a photographer to capture the moment—it made our experience even more special and gave us lasting memories. Lastly, relax and enjoy the moment! Madrid’s charm will make it unforgettable.
Ryan & Rachel's Proposal Story in Provence
How did you meet?
Proposed in Provence in September
Photo Shoot Location: Gordes Village
Brian & Chris's Proposal Story in Paris
How did you meet?
Social Media
What is your love story?
We have been together for over 7 years, and I have known for a while but wanted the perfect setting.
What made you choose this proposal destination?
We were here in 2019 prior to COVID, and we think it is a magical city. We added a lock to the bridge (since removed) where I proposed. As soon as we discussed going back this year, the lightbulb went off in my head.
What is your proposal story?
I knew the lock had been removed for several months now but still thought that bridge was a part of our story and meant a lot to us both. I told Chris I booked a cooking class near the Louvre on Friday, I had our photographer waiting on the bridge and messaged her as we approached. As Chris realized the lock was gone and looking out over the water he turned around and I was on one knew and proposed. It was a perfect Suprise.
Best tip for proposing in Paris
We took our photographers advice, if you pick somewhere, where tourist might be. Early is better. We shot around 10:30 am and the bridge didn't have many people on it, later in the day it was quite crowded. Do it Early!!!
Proposed in Paris in December
Photo Shoot Location: The Louvre & Palais Royal
Omar & Jasmine's Proposal Story in Tokyo
How did you meet?
School
What is your love story?
We've been together for a long time and I knew she was the one from the beginning. We met in school and reconnected later on. We started hanging out and the rest is history!
What made you choose this proposal destination?
The leaves change this time of year in Tokyo! I also have family in Japan so it was perfect timing.
Best tip for proposing in Tokyo
Understand the sunrise and sunset times! They change throughout the year.
Proposed in Tokyo in November
Photo Shoot Location: Hibiya and Yurakucho
Benjamin & Jonna Mae's Proposal Story in Cabo San Lucas
How did you meet?
What is your love story?
We met through Coffee meets Bagels and chose to first meet at Philz coffee in downtown San Francisco before the pandemic in January 2020. We kicked it off and starting seeing each other more often after a couple months of talking. We are like-minded and care deeply about the same things, so when we can hold a conversation and have the same sense of humor about it. That’s how I knew she was the one. It’s also about how she handled herself around the people I love and that means the world to me.
What made you choose this proposal destination?
My cousin was getting married and I saw how beautiful it was, so I saw my opportunity to surprise her when the time was right.
What is your proposal story?
We had the idea of saying we were taking family photos and in the process we started with couples only on the beach and me and Jonna started off first.
Proposed in Cabo San Lucas in November
Photo Shoot Location: Monumentos Beach in front of The Cape Hotel
Diana in Cabo San Lucas for Flytographer
Marshall & Alison's Proposal Story in Porto
How did you meet?
Dating App
Fabien & April's Proposal Story in Lake Louise
How did you meet?
Friends/Family
Proposed in Lake Louise in November
Photo Shoot Location: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Darine in Lake Louise for Flytographer
Sade & Erica's Proposal Story in Montreal
How did you meet?
Spiritual Retreat
What is your love story?
I knew she was the one because for the first time ever, I truly felt seen and loved unconditionally. My family loves her for me. We have similar values and goals in life. We also have trust and communicate very well.
What made you choose this proposal destination?
It felt right. I originally planned to propose in our home city, but proposing on this trip just felt right!
What is your proposal story?
It was time for a vacation! So, I chose Montreal since we both have never been. I told her that I arranged for us to have a vacation photoshoot while we were there. I paid for her to have her hair, nails, and make up done because I knew that she would want to look her best. Then I surprised with the proposal during the photoshoot.
Best tip for proposing in Montreal
Dress for the weather and be patient in high traffic areas.
Proposed in Montreal in November
Photo Shoot Location: Mont-Royal
Matthew & Savannah's Proposal Story in Hallstatt
How did you meet?
At a park
What is your love story?
After being together for 4 1/2 years I knew I wanted to start a family with her and spend the rest of my life loving her.
What made you choose this proposal destination?
Work sent me out here for a month and I found the town through Kevin’s portfolio.
What is your proposal story?
We got lunch at a nearby restaurant while waiting for the time Kevin and I decided on. After getting confirmation from Kevin that he was ready we walked down to the bridge. I made eye contact with Kevin and then tried to convince her to come out onto the bridge with me. Initially she didn’t want to because it was frosted over but I eventually convinced her. Then I stopped in the middle and got down and one knee and asked her to marry be. After she said yes we hugged and I whispered in her ear to look left and smile because there’s a professional photographer taking her picture. After that we came off the bridge and Kevin congratulated us and then took us through the town of Hallstatt to take pictures at a bunch of different spots.
Best tip for proposing in Hallstatt
No everything was perfect and Kevin will set the whole scenario up for you so that it’s perfect.
Proposed in Hallstatt in November
Photo Shoot Location: Town Centre
Gabriel & Jonna's Proposal Story in Osaka
How did you meet?
School
What is your love story?
Jonna and I met at a college involvement. She was best friends with a few of my best friends, however I never put a face to her name. I knew she was involved in this group, so on my first day, I made it a mission to meet her. Once I saw her for the first time, I knew she was special. I knew she was the one after all of those nights we just spent hanging out in the car, talking together. She's my best friend, and I'm lucky to have her.
What made you choose this proposal destination?
Jonna absolutely ADORES Japan, and this was our first trip to the country. We were also with 10 of our closest friends, so timing was perfect. We originally planned to do it in Osaka due to timing, but we had to change to Kyoto due to scheduling issues. At the end, I loved Kyoto much more -- the park was absolutely BEAUTIFUL, and matched exactly what I wanted from the shoot.
What is your proposal story?
My partner has always wanted to have a photoshoot with a special dress. Photography was one of my hobbies, but I haven't had the time do a photoshoot with her for some time. I 'came up' with the idea of getting a photographer for her to have a couples photoshoot in Japan, and she loved the idea. My friends said that they had 'plans' in Kyoto during that time, and we all agreed that we should ride to the same area and start our day near each other. We split up from our friends 20 minutes before our photoshoot so they could all prepare for the moment.
Best tip for proposing in Osaka
Be sure to check the weather! Especially if you are traveling farther that day, it's important to be prepared. We had to switch our shoot to Kyoto, but we were lucky that our proposal date was not going to rain. Nonetheless, we were still prepared in case it did rain. Would also recommend bringing a change of shoes, if you are planning on bringing less comfortable shoes for the shoot. There are lockers if you need to store extra things at most train stations, so use that as a resource so you're not lugging items around. Lastly, work closely with your photographer. They are the experts and mine was very helpful with any questions!
Proposed in Osaka in October
Photo Shoot Location: Osaka Castle
Coo and Yurika in Osaka for Flytographer
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