After all, how could she forget when Steve arranged for us to capture every moment? View all the moments before, during and after their magical engagement, here! We had a chance to speak to the newly-engaged couple, and they shared with us how they met and, inevitably, how they fell in love.

“We originally met in Middle School.  I was friends with Becki’s older brother and we met through him.  Eventually our circle of friends began to overlap and we started running into each other more and more.  Any time we were in the same room together, there was a competition of who was going to be the biggest personality.  At first, our larger-than-life personalities caused us to butt heads, but eventually we began to realize how similar to one another we are and how much we had in common.  Those large group get-togethers ultimately lead to us wanting to find a way to spend some solo time with each other.  Talking eventually lead to me asking her to be my date to my sister’s friend’s wedding, which she said “yes”.  That wedding was on 6/19/10.  After that, we officially began dating and she’s been putting up with me ever since.”

“Becki has an amazing sense of humor and always gets the joke.  I pick on her all the time for laughing at herself, but it’s one of the things that I love about her.  Whenever she laughs at one of her own jokes, I jokingly tell her that she’s her own biggest fan, but that’s not true, because I’m her biggest fan.  I loved that she has a no-nonsense attitude.  She challenged me in ways that I never encountered before.  There were definitely times when someone needed to get me off of my high-horse, and she always knew the right way to do it and keep me in check.  After that, it was like an addiction and I needed more of her in my life.  Love is one hell of a drug…”

“Every guy knows (or should know) that a proposal is a big deal for women.  Like, a BIG deal.  When we planned a weekend away in Vermont, I knew that was when I wanted to pop the question, and I wanted to make it special.  However, Vermont in the wintertime made for a perplexing time in regards to planning.  Becki loves animals so I knew that she would be excited to go on a horse-drawn sleigh ride and I knew that would give me an opportunity to make it unforgettable for her.  After making that decision, I came across a sleigh-ride proposal on Paparazzi Proposal’s website and I knew she would LOVE to have a photographer there to capture the moment.”

“We technically met in middle school as we went to the same school and Steve was mutual friends with kids that my older brother was friends with. We got to know each other more so during high school as our own groups of friends intertwined. It wasn’t until after high school (when Steve had actually moved away to Rhode Island and would visit on the weekends) that we really got to know each other. One of my best friends and his best friends are brothers, so we ended up at a lot of the same events/hangouts together. It was not love at first sight however. I remember several times where we got into screaming matches with one another, usually resulting in me leaving wherever we were. Our big personalities were not an immediate match. I can’t pinpoint what changed, but over time I grew to enjoy his company. We became friends and would hang out on our own before it led into anything more. After an on-again off-again period, we finally realized ‘umm hey, I need to be WITH you, like permanently.'”

“After getting over my initial irritation of him…his sense of humor. Steve is hilarious. EXTREMELY quick witted. Always able to make a joke, but like the FUNNY jokes, not the courtesy laugh kind of jokes.”

“I can’t recall any single moment of birds chirping and wind swirling where I realized “this is my soulmate”. I do remember at some point during our relationship years ago, realizing that this is what it felt like to have someone truly love you for who you are as a person and to feel RESPECT at the highest level. That was it for me, knowing and feeling this was when I KNEW he was it for me. I couldn’t and wouldn’t ever trade him in for a younger model.”

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Weekend Away Marriage Proposal

There’s nothing more romantic than surprising your special someone with a luxury vacation

If you enjoy the outdoors or are just looking to bring the focus back to the two of you, whisk them away for the evening to one of the area’s luxury mountain resorts for an all-inclusive experience.

Of course, the perfect way to end a perfect vacation is by popping the question! Surrounded by privacy, luxe accommodations and stunning scenery, finding the right moment will be easy!

Check out our Romantic Resort Proposal Package to get inspired for your own Vermont getaway.

Hiking Marriage Proposal

Burlington’s trails are as plentiful as they are breathtaking

Take in the views and the fresh air by planning a private hike in the summer and skiing or snowboarding in the winter, and top it all off with a proposal.

Either way, you end up looking like a rockstar. If it’s something the two of you already enjoy, your partner will be touched by the thoughtfulness of your proposal plan. If it’s something new, they’ll be thrilled by the shared experience and adventure that you’ve planned!

Make it more romantic by adding roses or champagne for them to come across at some point during the hike.

Wine Tasting Marriage Proposal

We heard through the grapevine that this is an amazing proposal plan

Though it’s generally reserved for the warmer months, a vineyard proposal is always classic, romantic and private. Take your special someone for a serene vineyard stroll and wine tasting at the local winery and vineyard, popping the question amongst the grapevines!

Want more inspiration?  Check out how to plan your own Burlington vineyard proposal.

Picnic Marriage Proposal

Vermont is known for its seasonal delicacies

So get a taste of the local flavor with a delicious picnic basket prepared for you by Burlington’s own Healthy Living Market.  Head to your favorite spot– whether it’s a scenic outlook, your neighborhood park, a pumpkin patch, an apple orchard or a quiet clearing in the surrounding woods.  Leisurely come across your luxurious picnic and pop the question before celebrating with a toast and a delicious charcuterie.

Inspired to pop the question in Burlington?  Check out our Burlington page for more inspiration, or contact one of our proposal experts for a free consultation!  Not in Burlington? No problem.  We are a nationwide proposal planning and surprise engagement photography service— no matter where you’re looking to get engaged, we are ready to help you plan and capture that once-in-a-lifetime moment for years to come!

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Capturing your Burlington marriage proposal with surprise engagement photography means you’ll be able to commemorate and relive that once-in-a-lifetime moment for years to come! And, if you purchase your ring from leading local jeweler Perrywinkle’s, you’re eligible to receive $100 off your Paparazzi Proposals engagement.

We’ve put together a list of Burlington proposal ideas that showcase the best Vermont has to offer, year round.

Picturesque Picnic Proposal:

There’s nothing more luxurious than a picnic comprised of the finest locally sourced goods. Decide on the best place to propose, whether it’s a mountain top, a pumpkin patch, the shores of the Lake, or your favorite park.

Then, take your special someone for a stroll until you come across a gourmet picnic packed with goodies from Burlington’s own Healthy Living Market. Sample some of Vermont’s finest with charcuterie featuring fresh local cheese, meats, breads and jams. Top it all off with a champagne toast and an impressive bouquet of flowers.

You can arrange to either pick up this beautiful basket, or have our team set it all up beforehand. While the two of you enjoy your celebratory spread, our photographer will discreetly photograph the entire event!

Check out the Paparazzi Proposals Picturesque Picnic Proposal for some more inspiration.

Romantic Resort Proposal:

Escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life with an all-inclusive one night stay for two at Sugarbush Resort’s luxury Clay Brook hotel. Take some time to yourselves to soak in the serene beauty of the surrounding hills before embarking on your secret proposal plan!

In the warmer months, take a chairlift to the top of the mountain for an scenic and private mountaintop proposal. To add to the romance, have a picnic blanket spread out with a bottle of champagne. Your special someone will be completely surprised as you drop to one knee against the pristine landscape!

In the winter months, spend a day skiing the slopes before snuggling up around a warm fire. When the time is just right, take a winter stroll or a sunset groomer ride, stopping at the opportune moment for a marriage proposal of winter-wonderland proportions!

Want to book it?  Check out the Romantic Resort Proposal package details.

Breathtaking Vineyard Proposal:

Opt for the rustic charm of a vineyard marriage proposal nestled in the hills of central Vermont. Lush and green in the summer, bursting with color in the fall, cozy in the winter in a snuggly tasting room, it is the perfect backdrop for incredible surprise engagement photography.

Stroll through the vines and enjoy privacy as the two of you take in the sights. Pop the question on the pergola over glasses of white in the warmer months. Listen to your soulmate say “I do!” And follow it up with a toast of a bold, dry red as you cuddle up. All this while enjoying a lovely local charcuterie.

Cheers!  Booking the Breathtaking Vineyard Proposal package means all you’ll have to do is sit back and enjoy your seasonal glass of wine.

Looking for more inspiration? Head to our Burlington page to see the latest marriage proposals, or check out more Burlington Proposal Ideas on Pinterest.

Or, reach out to one of our proposal experts for a free consultation and more information on how to plan and secretly photograph your dream marriage proposal!  The moment you drop to one knee is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.  Make sure you remember it for a lifetime with professional surprise engagement photography!

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