NAVIGATE
Tyler chose to propose with a chic picnic on the beach in Newport. Tyler had already texted me the order of events and planned everything with me before I got there so there weren’t any kinks! This is so important when planning a surprise engagement. The photographer needs to know the timeline in order to get the best shots. Tyler hired a picnic company to set up the cutest table with candles, white and orange roses, wine, and a dinner that was ready when they arrived. Tyler and is fiancĂ©, Jenny, went for a sunset walk on the beach and when they got back he got down on one knee. I absolutely live for witnessing proposals and seeing the looks of shock and excitement on their faces.
Here are my 7 tips for planning the perfect surprise engagement:
- Fall in love.
- Get the ring!
- Find a photographer and give them your proposal plan ahead of time with all the details! See if your styles fit and if you can trust them with such a monumentous moment in your life!
- Choose a special location that is meaningful to your relationship. Could be a local bar, your favorite date, Disneyland! Anywhere that you would love to look back on.
- Meet at the location and give the photographer secret looks until you feel like it’s time! This is more so a joke, but honestly true. Be sure to communicate with your photographer beforehand on what you are wearing, what your soon to be fiancĂ© looks like, your eta so they know where to follow. They will take from your cues and body language for when it is time.
- Details! What elements can you include in the proposal that are specific to your relationship?
- Ask your best friend to marry you and let the photographer make the memories last forever.