Nathan and Nicki love traveling, and cherish the memories of the trips they have taken together over the past 14 months. Nathan knew he wanted to propose, and felt that it was only fitting to pop the question while on vacation from their hometown of Charlotte.  Visiting the Santa Monica Pier was a first for the couple, and Nathan felt that the quaint structure and the pristine beach would serve as the perfect backdrop for some amazing engagement photography.  So as they took in the new sights, Nathan dropped to one knee and presented Nicki with a gorgeous ring.

A while before Nathan popped the question in California, he met Nicki in North Carolina.

Back to Where It Began

Nathan knew Nicki through his sister, but wasn’t aware that she had moved back to Charlotte until he saw her running near her house.  He wanted to reconnect, and sent her a Facebook message asking if she’d like to grab a glass of wine and catch up.

She agreed, and the pair went on their first date.  Nathan was instantly attracted by her stunning beauty, and charmed by how easy she was to talk to.

How He Knew

As they spent time together, it was clear that they were very compatible.  They both lived active lifestyles and loved catching up over great food and delicious wine. But above all, he loved that she had such a great heart.

“I knew Nicki was the one after I saw how well she loved me and my daughter Stella,” he shared.

The Proposal

While the couple planned their Los Angeles trip together, Nathan worked on a secret proposal plan that was sure to impress.  He carefully selected Nicki’s gorgeous ring from Benjamin Private Jewelers in their hometown, and reached out to us to help him decide on the best possible place to ask the love of his life to share the rest of her life with him!  Nathan and Nicki’s full photo slideshow features each magic moment discreetly captured on their big day.

Interested in planning your own proposal in Los Angeles and beyond? Reach out for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts. Paparazzi Proposals takes the stress out of planning your engagement, so all you have to do is arrive and enjoy the moment (and keep it a secret!).  We specialize in capturing that once-in-a-lifetime “Yes!” moment, allowing you to remember and relive it for years to come.

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Beaches, year-round sunshine and Hollywood make Los Angeles the perfect place for a marriage proposal. You can go full-on glam, or totally laid-back with your proposal, depending on what suits your style. 

Here are some of our favorite Los Angeles marriage proposal ideas that take advantage of all that Los Angeles has to offer!  And for the ultimate guide on how to pop the question in L.A., make sure to check out to our Los Angeles proposal page!

Casual Elegance

As a couple, you two love understated luxury.  The ‘little things’ in life make you happy-watching the sun set, enjoying a picnic, exploring the outdoors- all with a little class and style.

Beach Proposal

Un-ironic long walks on the beach were the foundations of your romance, so why should your proposal be any different? Take in sun, sand and surf with a romantic beach proposal.  Class it up by adding a bottle of champagne and a dozen roses laid out on a picnic blanket.  After your special someone says yes, the two of you can enjoy a toast and watch the sun set over the water.  Added bonus: it’s the perfect backdrop for some stunning engagement photos.

Trail Ride Proposal

Or, opt to add a little adventure to your engagement with a proposal on horseback.  Celebrate California’s history as the forefront of the wild west by taking to the Malibu Hills to pop the question.  After a private horseback ride through the breathtaking cliffs, hop off your steed and propose like John Wayne.

Movie Star Style

Who says you have to be a star to have a Hollywood proposal?

Griffith Park Observatory Proposal

You two love Hollywood glam, so make sure when you pop the question, your engagement has celeb status.  Include Hollywood in your proposal (literally) by popping the question at the Griffith Observatory, like Andrew.  He took his special someone to the scenic outlook, and while she observed the famous Hollywood sign in the distance, he popped the question!  Afterwards, they took photos with the iconic Hollywood hills in the background.

Helicopter Ride Proposal

Observe it all from above with an amazing helicopter ride.  Fly high in style, soaring over both the Hollywood sign and the sparkling shores for a great photo op before landing on a scenic outlook point of your choosing to pop the question, like Ajay did.

Of course, the best way to make sure your special someone gets the star treatment is to arrange to have your own personal paparazzi capture every moment!

Mediterranean Marriage Proposal

The two of you have always dreamt of traveling to Italy, but with these proposal ideas, you won’t have to travel for your perfect Mediterranean marriage proposal.

Vineyard Proposal

Tuscany may be only a few hours away if you opt for a romantic California vineyard proposal.  Southern California is renowned for its wide variety of delectable wines, so take advantage by planning a day trip or weekend getaway to a nearby vineyard.  Once there, take a tour of the winery, venturing out to the grounds to pop the question.  That’s what CBS’ The Insider host Michael Yo opted for in his recent stunning Malibu Family Wines Proposal that Paparazzi Proposals helped plan and capture.

Gondola Proposal

Or, take your special someone to the waterways of Venice with a romantic gondola proposal at the Newport Canal!

Want more Los Angeles proposal ideas?  Browse our portfolio of Los Angeles proposals for inspiration.

Ready to pop the question? Remember to contact us  for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts.

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