With the recent national legalization of gay marriage occurring last year, Paparazzi Proposals is honored to have been involved with so many LGBT engagements. This June will be a popular time for a lot of happy couples to get engaged, and to celebrate LGBT rights, our romance-obsessed staff put together some of our favorite ideas for surprise proposals during pride.

Of course, these are just to name a few. If you crave further inspiration, make sure to browse through some of our past LGBT surprise proposals.

1. Proposal for Two

Even though there is no wrong or right approach, for those seeking a more intimate proposal, doing it before or in between pride events might be the best idea. Booking a room at a hotel will provide the privacy and seclusion most public spaces (and for some, our own homes) don’t allow. Flare up the romance by decorating it beforehand, or even better, let us do the work for you. Outline the room in rose petals and candles and have a chilled bottle of champagne waiting, to toast the moment your partner says “yes!” Because this moment is meant to be shared between the two of you, and you shouldn’t feel guilty for wanting to keep it that way. Our photos will enable you to then share it with the world, another day.

2. The First

Take it back to where it all began and propose where you went on your first date (hopefully, you still remember it). Other options include your first kiss or if you really want to take it back, propose at the spot where you first met. That’s exactly what Amita did, when she proposed at the corner of Locust and 13th in Philadelphia, nearly eleven years later.

3. Picnic

Feel the warmth of the sun and the cool summer breeze, while indulging in your favorite snacks, with a romantic picnic proposal. June is the perfect time to plan your proposal outside, specially before the intense August heat comes knocking. This idea isn’t just limited to parks, but beaches, rooftops, and gardens. Our talented photographer will be sure to capture all the moments discreetly from a distance. The moments are what matter and the moments are what we’re expert of.

4. Favorite Place

Does your partner have a favorite place- somewhere you’ve never seen them frown or instantly cheers them up? It could be somewhere they appreciate or that is symbolic to them.  Take them to their happy place, but this time, add getting down on one knee to the memories. Julie chose the Lincoln Memorial in Washington to surprise Amy with a proposal. She said the area is very special to them both. And from Amy’s reaction, we think Julie was right. 

5. Stargazing

If you’re not in a big city (or need an excuse to get out of one), stargazing is a movie-like and romantic proposal idea. Find a rooftop or an open field, throw in some champagne and chocolates, and indulge in life’s simple pleasures and the company of your lover (soon-to-be-fiancée). As your partner stares at the sky filled with diamonds, give them one they can keep forever.

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Helping couples capture that perfect moment is what we are all about.  And with nationwide legalization of same-sex unions, we are excited to start making history with all couples, in all 50 states and beyond!

Over the past few years, we have been invited to plan and photograph several beautiful same-sex proposals.  We’ve included some of our favorite proposal moments below.

LGBT Proposal Ideas

Iconic D.C. Engagement

Most recently, Julie’s iconic Washington, D.C. proposal pulled at our heartstrings.  The couple was visiting the capitol from their home city of Boston.  Julie planned the location with the idea that the pair could revisit the spot of their proposal every year to celebrate their anniversary. Then, she reached out to Paparazzi Proposals to make sure that their full engagement story was captured.  From her fiancée’s reaction, it was clear that she had made the right choice. Amy wiped tears of joy away from her eyes when Julie knelt down on the stately marble steps of the Lincoln Memorial, and asked her that all-important question.

Botanical Garden Proposal

Earlier this year, we had the privilege of shooting James and Joseph’s touching engagement. James popped the question amidst the spring blooms of Toronto’s enchanting botanical gardens.  After walking with John through the historic grounds, he paused in a clearing, turned to face him, and knelt down on one knee.  The multicolored blossoms provided the perfect backdrop for surprise engagement photography as John enthusiastically said, “Yes!”

NYC Central Park Proposal

Jake’s overjoyed reaction to Matt’s proposal on Bow Bridge in New York City’s Central Park reminded us of the power of the perfect marriage proposal.  Matt’s thoughtful proposal inspired tears of joy from his fiancée.

Get inspired by love!

Visit our LGBT page for more proposal ideas and inspiration.  When you’re ready to pop the question, contact us to help you plan and capture your dream proposal.

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