The Marriage Proposal

After a romantic stroll through the gardens at Mount Vernon, Karah, Allison, and their chocolate lab reached a peaceful gazebo overlooking the Potomac River.  Sarah casually told her to check their pup’s collar, where Allison found a sweet proposal note.

She joyfully accepted and with tears of happiness in her eyes, she pulled a sparkling engagement ring from her own pocket, and proposed right back!

Our sneaky snapper caught the moment they realized they both had unknowingly planned a surprise proposal for the very same day! 

After the couple shared a happy, tearful embrace, Karah revealed that she had planned to have it all captured with hidden proposal photography, and our paparazzi proposal photographer joined them for a gorgeous engagement session.

But let’s rewind.  How did Karah plan and pull off her dream engagement?

The Surprise Proposal Plan

Karah reached out to us to help her put together a picture perfect secret engagement for her marriage proposal to Allison.  She wanted to make sure it was all captured with beautiful surprise engagement photos, and that their pup was able to help her pop the question.  After running through a few ideas with our proposal experts, she decided Mount Vernon was the perfect place to propose.  Allison and Karah frequently take day trips to the park to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and they shared many happy memories here. Its outdoor gardens were dog-friendly and picture perfect for proposal photography and post-engagement couples portraits!  

DC Proposal Photography Package

Our proposal expert worked with Karah to determine which DC surprise proposal photography package was the best fit.  Karah wanted to capture their full proposal story and have some extra time to pose against the picturesque backdrop of the Mount Vernon Museum and Gardens, so we recommended opting for the proposal photography package with a post-proposal portrait session.  Check out all the beautiful photos in Karah and Allison’s full proposal slideshow!

Are you searching for your own perfect D.C. proposal photographer?  We’ve got you covered. Check out some of the gorgeous DC engagements we have helped plan and photograph, including Julie and Amy’s stunning Lincoln Memorial engagement.

There’s no one-size-fits-all for marriage proposals.  We know each couple is different, which is why we offer customizable DC surprise proposal photography packages to suit every couple’s dream engagement plan! And if you’re not in DC, it’s no problem. We offer proposal planning and surprise engagement photography in every major city, nationwide!  As the nation’s leading secret proposal photography service, there’s no idea we haven’t heard of or engagement we haven’t captured.  Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts.  We can’t wait to help you pull off your perfect marriage proposal!

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He decided on Franklin Canyon Park as the perfect place to pop the question, and reached out to all of their closest friends and family, all while keeping it a complete surprise for Joe!

When Joe arrived, he walked through the park’s pew-like benches towards where Saxon waited encircled by colorful petals. When Joe reached Saxon, he dropped to one knee, presented him with a gorgeous brushed gold engagement ring and asked, “Will you marry me?”

Joe could barely contain his excitement as he joyfully accepted!

We were touched by this couple’s sweet, romantic proposal.  Paparazzi Proposals knows every great engagement photo has an incredible background story, so we invited the newly engaged pair to share with us how they met and fell in love!

How did you meet?

Saxon: In March 2014, Joe and I met online.  I had noticed a picture of him in front of Angkor Wat, a beautiful ancient stone temple in the heart of Cambodia. I had just returned from visiting Angkor Wat so I recognized it instantly. After the initial online meet up, we decided to meet for real the following day. We ended up getting coffee at Intelligentsia in Silver Lake. It was the first time I have ever met someone online.

What was the first thing that attracted you to one another?

Saxon: So I was absolutely captivated by his maturity and kindness. He just had a presence about him that was unlike anything I have ever previously encountered. Not to mention his dashingly good looks. It wasn’t love at first sight, but more complete and total intrigue. I wanted to learn all I could about this beautiful man.

Joe: Well I’m almost sure it was love at first sight for me. I was attracted to every part of him on that coffee date. He was a mystery and just like what he said, I wanted to learn everything about him.

When did you know that they were the one?

Saxon: Honestly it was pretty early on. We moved in together after only four months of dating. I believe after jumping in, and seeing how compatible we were on a multitude of levels, the logical next step was marriage.

Joe: I knew early on. But I think it was when we moved in together- every day we were together was a confirmation of those feelings.

Why did you choose to propose where you did?

Saxon: For me, Franklin Canyon Park embodies a spiritual connectedness that can only be found outside. I grew up in the outdoors, and the most impactful memories of my life, were surrounded by nature. I knew Joe’s childhood was very similar, with a strong appreciation for the open air. It removes you from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, and presents a moment of tranquility.

Did anyone help you plan the proposal?

Oh my goodness, did they. Without the help of my best friends, my proposal wouldn’t have been what it was. Nils and Erica were integral to the planning process. They graciously gave me the gift of Paparazzi Proposals for our wedding gift, and we are so very grateful for their support and generosity. The plan for me was to fly in Joe’s best friend (Clay) and brother (Scott) to the proposal. Now, organizing this without Joe finding out was an extremely difficult and nerve racking process. Fortunately he was completely surprised, and had no idea. It was the best day of my life.

Where did you purchase the rings?

We bought our rings from Liza Shtromberg. She is a phenomenal jeweler, with a truly open and loving heart. We wanted something unique and elegant. I strongly recommend her to anyone looking for that special token of appreciation. She is simply the best!

View the couple’s full proposal slideshow to see more heartwarming photos from their engagement!

Thinking about planning your own perfect Los Angeles marriage proposal? We’ve got you covered.  Paparazzi Proposals specializes in proposal planning and surprise engagement photography.  We take the stress out of your engagement, matching you with the perfect Los Angeles proposal photographer and working with you to create your picture-perfect proposal plan!

Not in L.A.? No problem. We are in every major city nationwide, so no matter where you are, we’ve got a proposal photographer and engagement plan for you! Contact us today for a free consultation!

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