How They Met

Carole had recently moved to Chicago from New York City, and her longtime best friend and Chicago resident, Liz, had eagerly arranged a get together to introduce her to her group of friends.

Earlier in the week, Liz had created a group message intended to coordinate everyone’s schedules.  Liz’s friend Danny had seen an unfamiliar name, and instantly took to Facebook to see who the new girl was.  As soon as her page loaded, he was impressed by her beauty and charmed by how fun she seemed to be, even just online.

That night when he met her in person, he realized his initial impression was right.  He was entranced by how much personality beamed out of such a cute, petite person.  She was in turn drawn in by his smile and personality.

The connection was mutual as they struck up a great conversation, and at the end of the evening made plans to hang out again soon.

How They Knew

Sparks flew when the pair met up.  Everything seemed so easy, so natural, and they couldn’t wait to see each other again.  But they remained ‘just friends’ until they attended the summertime Chicago music festival Lollapalooza together, and everything changed.

“That was when the friendship began blossoming into something more,” Danny said.  They started officially dating shortly after.

Danny said he was never the type to commit to one girl, but he knew instantly that Carole was different.  His work at the time required him to travel frequently, which made dating challenging, but he said he made it clear that he wanted to be exclusive with her. Carole was an incredible woman, and he worried in the beginning stages of their relationship that she would meet someone else in the time that he was away.  But they had something truly special, and their relationship only grew stronger over time.

“Eventually, my schedule slowed down and we began hanging out with each other every night,” he said. “It was very clear that she was the one I wanted to be with for the rest of my life!”

The Proposal

Danny wanted Carole to be completely surprised when he popped the question.  So he chose the Chicago Riverwalk, where the pair loved to go on long walks together, because he knew she wouldn’t expect anything out of the ordinary.

And judging by her adorable reaction when he dropped to one knee, she was completely surprised!  But he had a few more surprises in store.  He had reached out to Paparazzi Proposals to capture her genuine reaction with discreet proposal photography.

And afterwards, the couple joined family and friends for an impromptu engagement shoot!  View their full proposal slideshow, here.

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How They Met:

Ryan and Katherine first met at a University of Kentucky football tailgate on a warm September afternoon back in 2012.  Their mutual friend had invited each of them for a weekend away.  Katherine was in from Chicago, and Ryan from his small hometown Odessa, Texas.

As they watched the game, Ryan couldn’t take his eyes off of her.  He was mesmerized by her long, blonde, curly hair, and charmed by her warm personality.  The feeling was mutual.  Ryan says he believes that she was drawn in by the way he wore his cowboy hat and Wrangler jeans.  Conversation was easy at the game, and the pair hit it off over the course of the weekend.

When it was time for them to part ways, they had forged an unbreakable connection.  They started dating soon after.

How They Knew:

The couple fell deeper in love over the course of the next year as they dated long-distance. By the early spring of 2013, they both knew that they had something special. Ryan left his small town to move to the big city, heading up to Chicago to join Katherine and see what would unfold.

The Proposal:

Ryan wanted their proposal to commemorate their love story.  So, he chose the Cut, a bar and restaurant on the Chicago River, as the location for their engagement.  The restaurant had been the first place Katherine had shown him when he moved there and was a sentimental location for both of them.

He invited all of Katherine’s friends and family to wait nearby and join in after the big moment to celebrate, and pose for portrait shots.  He consulted Katherine’s best friend Laura for help planning Katherine’s dream engagement night.

And on a warm summer night, nearly three years after they first met, he dropped to one knee in front of the scenic La Salle Street Bridge, and presented her with a stunning ring from Rivard Jewelers.

She was completely surprised, and she could barely contain her joy as she said, “Yes!”

After the pair paused for some incredible portrait shots, she was surprised again when all of her friends and family joined to admire her ring, congratulate the couple, and join in some of the photos.  View their full photo slideshow, here.

Interested in planning and capturing your own dream proposal, in Chicago and beyond?  Contact us for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts!  We specialize in proposal planning and surprise engagement photography, helping you capture that once-in-a-lifetime moment for years to come.

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Which is why he chose Millenium Park as the place for his romantic engagement, and had Paparazzi Proposals help him capture each magical moment!

After work last week, the couple strolled to the park, which is nearby Daniel’s office.  They admired the reflected view of the Chicago skyline in the “Bean” statue, before Daniel dropped down to one knee and presented her with a gorgeous ring.  Once she had said yes, he surprised her once more by letting her know that one of our sneaky snappers had captured every gorgeous moment!

The happily engaged couple then wandered into a nearby park for an engagement shoot.  Trellises and fields of lavender, contrasted against Chicago‘s modern skyline, provided a romantic backdrop.  The two kissed and embraced, celebrating their engagement while our photographer took photos to document the magic.

See all the photos from their gorgeous engagement, here.

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The two stopped for an inconspicuous stroll through Chicago’s Washington Square Park to take in the gorgeous, late spring scenery and the last rays of sun as it set over the skyline.  The pair stopped at a fountain, and before Charley knew it, Adam had dropped to one knee.

Bringing her hands to her face in joy and surprise, Charley watched as Adam reached into his pocket and presented her with an engagement ring. She said, “Yes!”

Smiling, the two kissed and embraced– and that’s when Adam revealed that he had worked with our team at Paparazzi Proposals to make sure that a hidden photographer captured each stunning moment!  After both of them were in on the secret, they continued on a stunning shoot around the park to commemorate the incredible occasion.

Backlit by the setting sun and their newly engaged glow, the couple left hand-in-hand to continue on to restaurant that Adam had made reservations at– their dinner date now a celebration of their engagement!

See all of the photos from their stunning proposal, here.

Paparazzi Proposals has shot many  proposals in Chicago, proving that the city isn’t just windy, it’s also romantic!

For a landmark proposal, try a Millemium Park engagement.  The glossy surface of the “Bean” statue reflects the skyline, whimsically bending tall buildings and putting the two of you front and center in a reflected view of downtown Chicago.   If this sounds like the right way for the two of you to make a memorable moment, check out Ben and Danielle’s stunning proposal at this location.

Or take note from Corey and Erin’s Kinzie Street Bridge proposal.  These two lovebirds got engaged at a stunning outlook point that happened to be not only a local landmark, but a landmark for their relationship as well.

Views make for memorable romantic moments, which is why the Sears Tower is always an incredible place for a Chicago proposal.  Check out Ben and Jess’s stunning sky deck proposal for inspiration.

And if you’re not in Chicago, it’s no problem.  With locations everywhere, we can capture your engagement no matter where you are! Now you can stop just talking about your proposal, and document it with gorgeous photographs.  Ready to commit?  Contact us and our team can help you brainstorm proposal ideas, so that all you need to do is arrive photo-ready and pop the question!  We can’t wait to help you plan your dream proposal.

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