As the nation’s leading surprise proposal photography company, we’ve helped hundreds of couples plan and capture their dream engagement.  We wanted to put our expertise to good use!  So, to get you inspired for your perfect marriage proposal, we’ve put together five Houston proposal plans that are sure to sweep her off her feet!

Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park Proposal

Let the outside world fade away with an engagement at Waterwall Park.  Pop the question surrounded by sixty-four foot walls of water for an absolutely magical moment!  This is the perfect proposal idea for a couple looking for a private engagement not too far from the city center.  Waterwall Park is located in downtown Houston, just steps from prime dining and shopping.  It’s surrounded by a park with gorgeous oak trees, making it the perfect place for a stunning post-proposal engagement session. Edward’s Waterwall Park proposal was such a success that his fiancée dropped to where he knelt on one knee to give him a kiss!  Find out more about how he captured his stunning engagement, on the blog.

Candles and Rose Petals Proposal

Transform any location into a romantic destination with this beautiful proposal idea.  Pick a spot that means something to the two of you, whether it’s outdoors or in your own apartment.  Have candles and rose petals set up to adorn the space, maybe even chill a bottle of champagne to add to the atmosphere.

Park Picnic Proposal

This is the perfect proposal idea for a surprise engagement!  Tell your special someone that you’ve made dinner reservations at a romantic downtown restaurant.  Suggest a stroll through your favorite park beforehand, where you’ll stumble across a gorgeous picnic. Then, add to the surprise with an amazing proposal!  There several incredible parks in Houston, but our favorite is Hermann Park for its central location and wide variety of scenery!  That’s where Martin completely surprised his fiancée with a romantic picnic proposal as our proposal photographer discreetly captured each moment!  Get inspired for your own marriage proposal by watching him pop the question!

Horse and Carriage Proposal

For a fairytale marriage proposal, book a horse and carriage!  This proposal idea is the perfect beginning the a storybook engagement.  Let her boss in on the plan and have him tell her there’s a business meeting at a pre-determined spot.  When she arrives, she’ll see you waiting to whisk her away in a horse and carriage!  Head to your favorite scenic spot, and exit the carriage for a scenic proposal before you hop back on and head off to a romantic dinner.

Botanical Gardens Proposal

Forget the bouquet and surround yourself with gorgeous flowers with a Botanical Gardens proposal!  Houston is home to a wide selection of great botanical gardens, but our number one suggestion for a surprise proposal is the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. Pick out the perfect place to propose, whether it’s by a Lilly Pond or on a wooden walkway, and at just the right moment, drop to one knee!  Can’t decide on the picture-perfect proposal spot in the Gardens?  We’re here to help!  Call us at 888-287-5120 for a free consultation.

For the ultimate Houston proposal guide, check out our Houston location page!  We’ve got tips on how to propose and a full gallery of the most recent Houston engagements we’ve helped plan and photograph.

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The nation’s leading proposal photography company is divulging the five most romantic proposal ideas for an NYC engagements guaranteed to sweep your partner off their feet! Read on for 5 NYC proposal ideas fit for any true romantic!

1. Rose Petal Proposal

Make her feel like royalty by adding this thoughtful detail. Walk hand in hand through Central Park until you both notice a trail of rose petals leading to a quiet spot. Take a knee at the end of the path and ask her to be yours!

Proposal Pro Tip: Watch out for wind!  If you think it may be a windy day, swap out the petals for a bouquet.

2. Romantic Candlelit Proposal

Light the way to the spot you plan to propose, whether it’s in your favorite park, or on a private rooftop overlooking Manhattan!  Illuminate your proposal message by writing it out with candles, or show how you feel by arranging them in a heart!

Proposal Pro Tip: Candles heat things up, but you don’t want your proposal to be on fire. Go for flameless candles for a stress-free experience.

3. Horse and Carriage Proposal

Make your fairytale proposal a reality with a horse and carriage ride.  Have the buggy pick you up on the outskirts of Central Park.  Enjoy a leisurely ride to Bethesda Fountain, where you can exit to propose near the magical Bethesda Terrace for a memorable proposal moment.

Check out our perfect horse and carriage proposal package for a stress-free engagement.

Proposal Pro Tip:  Plan ahead.  Nothing is as unromantic as negotiating price with a carriage driver!

4. Sweet Serenade

Completely surprise your special someone when they start to hear ‘your’ song being played!  Up the surprise factor by having the musician pretend to be simply playing for change.  Invite your partner for a dance, and when the time is right, take a knee!

Proposal Pro Tip:  Make sure they can hear the music!  Go for somewhere that’s not too crowded.

5. Love Statue Proposal

Actions may speak louder than words, but why settle for one when you can have both?  Spell out how you feel by proposing in front of the midtown Manhattan LOVE statue.  The striking red letters against the NYC skyline will look absolutely picturesque in proposal pictures!

Proposal Pro Tip: Plan your proposal for a weekend morning to avoid the workweek rush.

If none of these proposal ideas tugged at your heartstrings, we’ve got a lot more inspiration in store!  Head to our New York proposal page to browse our easy-to-book proposal packages, view more NYC proposals, and get tips, tricks and advice on how to plan and photograph your perfect engagement.

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