We coordinated with The Gondola Company for a picture-perfect moment neither of them would forget.

His girlfriend thought they were only taking a romantic gondola ride, until the gondolier used the key word “Marco Polo.”

Following cue, Wallace took out the diamond ring. Our sneaky photographer was watching from a distance, capturing ever moment.

The newly-couple celebrated after the ride with an impromptu portrait session!

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There are no strict guidelines when it comes to an engagement proposal, only that it comes from the heart. However, we understand it can be difficult finding the idea that seems just right.  As the nation’s leading surprise engagement proposal photography company, Paparazzi Proposals has captured over 3,000 engagement proposals. We’re sharing some of our favorite proposal ideas in Las Vegas.

If none of the ideas below seem to be a right fit, check out some of our past proposals for more inspiration!

1. Venetian Gondola

Chase arranged for us to capture his proposal during a romantic gondola ride at the Venetian Hotel. As Leah enjoyed the beautiful evening cruise, at the picture-perfect moment, Chase took out a diamond ring. A gondola ride is a great proposal idea, which brings a flare of Venice romance without needing to renew your passport.

2. Friends and Family

If you’re looking for intimacy and privacy in the proposal but still want to include family and friends, why not plan a surprise celebration afterwards? Joel surprised Hayley with a diamond ring during their spontaneous getaway in Vegas, but arranged for their closest friends to be there afterwards. What better place to be surrounded by the people you love?

3. Picnic in the Park

If you’re looking to propose during daytime among nature, a picnic proposal is a classic idea. Prepare (or have us do it for you) a delicious picnic basket with your partner’s favorite meats, cheeses and sweet treats. Add some champagne and roses, and you’ll have a timelessly romantic proposal. Plan for a beautiful sunrise or sunset, and it’ll be picture-perfect.

4. Helicopter Tour

If you’re looking to add some thrill to the proposal, a helicopter tour is bound to hit the spot. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind 360 aerial view of Las Vegas with your one-of-a-kind significant other. As they are taking in the breath-taking views, take their breath away with an engagement ring. It’ll be an adventure neither of you will ever forget.

5. Bellagio Fountain

An iconic location, the Bellagio Fountain is a gorgeous area for a proposal and photography, however, it can get crowded and very touristy. This makes it important to scout for possible more private spots ahead of time, and if you really want to secure intimacy, possibly rent out a private area at one of the restaurants or rooftops surrounding the fountain.

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We put together a few of our favorite ways to pop the question in Los Angeles to get you inspired, from a helicopter proposal high above the Hollywood sign, to a laid back beach engagement.

Our proposal planning team is ready with tips, tricks and advice on all the best ways to propose in L.A.! Want to speak to someone now!?

Propose in a Helicopter

This is hands-down one of the most luxurious ways to propose! Her heart will soar when she takes in birds-eye views of the Hollywood sign and the Pacific Ocean.  Consider having your pilot fly you to a private outlook spot in the Santa Monica mountains. Once you’re on solid ground, pop the question in complete privacy, with 360 degree views of the city and the ocean!  Check out Ajay’s gorgeous helicopter proposal to get a preview of the amazing views!

Propose On The Beach

A picnic on the beach is one of the most timeless ways to propose in Los Angeles. Bring your own, or have our team set one up for you complete with roses and a bottle of bubbly, for you to stumble across on a romantic stroll.  After you drop to one knee, toast your new engagement in style! Check out our gorgeous beach proposal package to find out how to plan and capture your own.

Propose On A Gondola

You don’t have to go all the way to Italy for this romantic engagement. Surprise her with a sunset gondola cruise in Newport Harbor. Arrange for a handwritten love note to float by in a bottle at just the right time!  She’ll read your message and turn to see you down on one knee, ring in hand.  Get inspired by viewing our Los Angeles gondola proposal package.

Propose On A Hike

Looking for low-key ways to propose? Take advantage of the incredible trails in Los Angeles by proposing while on a hike! She’ll never expect that you’re planning on popping the question and the views will be absolutely incredible for surprise proposal photography. Point Dume in Malibu is one of our favorite places for a gorgeous surprise engagement.

Propose at a Vineyard

Vineyards have always been a popular place for the wedding, but are increasingly becoming a favorite proposal location, too!  Book a private vineyard or tasting tour.  Let your friends and family in on the secret and have them wait close by, joining you two afterwards for an awesome surprise engagement party!  Get inspired by Michael Yo’s incredible Malibu Winery proposal!

Check out more ways to propose in Los Angeles, on the blog!  For a comprehensive guide to proposing in L.A., head to our to our Los Angeles page to view all of our location-specific proposal packages and a few of our favorite engagements we’ve helped plan and discreetly photograph!

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It wasn’t a question of “if” he would propose…it was a question of how he would do it.

So he contacted Paparazzi Proposals, and we were able to help him by offering several romantic and creative proposal ideas to help make the event even more memorable. Eventually deciding on a private gondola ride with Dallas’ Gondola Adventures, the stage was set for this monumental moment in their relationship.

With a stunning diamond ring from Robbins Brothers in hand, he was now ready to pop the big question. As the two gently floated along the canal, they noticed what looked like a message in a bottle bobbing in the water. They quickly pulled it on board and Elina opened it to find a beautifully written love letter. Reading the lovely words Ammar had written as a proclamation of his love, tears began to well up. As her eyes reached the bottom of the scroll, it simply read, “will you marry me?” Just one look at the amazing photographs from this touching proposal and you will know Elina’s answer…YES!

How are there photographs of the actual moment he proposed, you ask? Well, Paparazzi Proposals does way more than help plan and pull-off the perfect marriage proposal. With our discreet paparazzi-style proposal photography, we are able to secretly capture every moment before, during and after they say yes. The pictures we take of this amazing once-in-a-lifetime moment allow you to share the magic with family and friends. This event can never be reproduced or recreated. Having these genuine pictures are a great memento of the instant you became an engaged couple and can be cherished for a lifetime. Our photographer can also remain hidden after the proposal instead, allowing you to surprise your fiancee  with these photographs as a wedding or anniversary present.

Click to learn how we help you plan, pull-off and photograph your dream marriage proposal. You can also contact us for a complimentary brainstorming session of creative proposal ideas and romantic locations. You can also see more of the amazing proposal we have been a part of in our proposal gallery. Know of someone planning on getting engaged? Make sure you tell them about all of the unique services Paparazzi Proposals offers to make this special moment even more memorable!

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As time passed, the tale of their friendship slowly turned into a true love story. Once George knew he wanted to spend the rest of his live with Lorah, he reached out to Paparazzi Proposals for help planning and photographing the perfect marriage proposal.

Knowing how much her best friend meant to her, George planned his proposal where her best friend lived in Dallas, so she too could be a part of and share their very special moment. Like a true romantic, he had also arranged for a private romantic gondola ride with the help of the folks at Gondola Adventures. Once they were out on the water, George made his move. Getting down on one knee he asked for her hand in marriage.

Take a look at the full gallery of photos from this truly beautiful proposal. With photographers in every city across America, Paparazzi Proposals is ready to help you plan and secretly photograph your dream proposal. Click to contact us for a free brainstorming session of ideas and locations. Interested to learn how we make the magic happen? Click to learn more or take a peek at our entire gallery of proposals we were a part of.  You can also check us out on social media. Click here to find us on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter. We can’t wait to help you plan your once in a lifetime engagement moment!

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As the only national proposal photography in the United States, Paparazzi Proposals was ready to help him plan out and secretly photograph his dream proposal. With photographers in every state, we have the experience and know-how to help you plan the perfect proposal, regardless of when or where you hope to pop the question!

Teaming up with Gondola Adventures, we helped Jose plan a romantic private gondola ride. As the two soaked in the peace and serenity of their ride, Jose decided it was time to make his move.

He slowly turned and looked her in the eyes. As he took hold of  her hand, he professed his undying love and asked if she would spend the rest of her life with him. She responded with a kiss, hug and a resounding…”yes!”

Jose had brought this stunning engagement ring from Robbins Brothers

View all the amazing pictures from this fantastic surprise engagement here.  Click here to see our full gallery of proposals. Ready for a free brainstorming session of proposal ideas and locations? Do you want to learn more about our services or want to bounce some ideas around for your proposal, contact us today.

Paparazzi Proposals helps with more than just proposals. Check out some of our other amazing California shoots below. Regardless of what special event you are planning, we are ready and willing to help…and photograph it all!

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All that changed a few years back when they finally met during a chance encounter at an alumni gathering. They hit it off, and have been deeply in love ever since.

While Jewel may have had an idea James would someday propose, she had NO idea where or when it would finally happen. Knowing he wanted to surprise her, James decided to sneakily pop the question while the two were visiting Southern California. Your standard restaurant proposal was simply not going to cut it. So he contacted our friends at Gondola Adventures to arrange for a private romantic ride.

With a little help from the gondolier, a message in a bottle suddenly appeared in the path of their vessel. As Jewel plucked the bottle from the water and began to read the note, she still had no idea what was about to happen. As she read the special message lovingly written by James, which included the words “will you marry me?” James quietly pulled the ring from his pocket. Needless to say, Jewel was floored as James gently slipped the ring on her finger. Little did she know James has arranged for proposal pictures, care of Paparazzi Proposals!

You can see more of their magic moment HERE. Need help planning and capturing your dream proposal? Call or contact Paparazzi Proposals by clicking HERE, and find out how we can help with idea, locations, photographs and more! Want to learn more about how our service works check out our How It Works page.

We have captured some amazing proposals in CA so if you are looking for some inspiration check out these top 5 LA Proposals!

Joel and Katy’s Surprise LA proposal

Kevins Cyrstal Cove blind fold proposal

Andrews surprise beach picnic proposal

Carlos’s stunning sunset proposal

Evan’s New Year’s Day Malibu proposal

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