As the couple walked to a vista point at the Observatory as the sun was setting, Tiffany had no idea the musician playing their song was for them. She stopped to look out over the LA skyline, and Garry prepared to propose, all while our Los Angeles hidden proposal photographer was waiting in just the right spot to.

After pointing out our surprise proposal photographer, Garry and Tiffany had an engagement shoot all around Griffith Observatory. The area is perfect to incorporate so many of LA’s icons, from the skyline to the Observatory itself to the Hollywood sign.

It was all topped off by a stunning sunset for their Griffith Observatory proposal photos!

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Griffith Observatory engagement proposals are always picture-perfect because of the breath-taking views.

Inviting his partner to visit the Observatory, she thought they were only going on a romantic date.

Prior to entering, he took her off route to a secret spot that offered the same views but with more privacy.

She never expected what would happen.

While she took in the view, he got down on one knee and popped out a diamond ring. Just as breath-taking as the skyline, she said “YES!”

Our sneaky Los Angeles proposal photographer was capturing every moment.

After their special moment, he pointed her out, and she took them around the area and inside the Observatory for a portrait session.

You can browse all of the scenic proposal locations Los Angeles has to offer, here!

If you’re ready to pop the big question, go over ideas with the experts. Contact us to start planning your once-in-a-lifetime moment.

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We had the opportunity to capture Zach’s romantic proposal to his boyfriend at Griffith Observatory! He reached out to us for a beautiful skyline proposal, which our photographer was more than ready to capture.

We coordinated with Zach to take his boyfriend away from the crowds of Griffith and do it by the cliffs. This provided more intimacy for his kneeling moment and had stunning views of Los Angeles.

It was truly a picture-perfect moment, especially when he said “YES!”

The moment wasn’t over just then! Our photographer revealed herself and captured an impromptu engagement portrait session. These two certainly weren’t camera shy and looked fantastic together.

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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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And judging from the gorgeous engagement photos, he definitely made the right choice!

After a leisurely stroll by the Santa Monica Pier, he led Tony to a cozy blanket setup complete with roses and champagne. After they shared a toast, Tom dropped to one knee and presented Tony with a striking engagement ring!  

For the ultimate guide on how to plan and capture your perfect Los Angeles marriage proposal, check out our L.A. page! Or, continued to get inspired by love by browsing more beautiful LGBT proposal photography from engagements we’ve planned.

How They Met

Tom opted for our Beautiful Beach Proposal package

Tom and Tony met on one crisp Chicago night in September of 2013.  They had been chatting online for quite a while before Tom worked up enough courage to ask Tony out on a date.   

From the beginning, their romance was full of thoughtful gestures!   Tom decided to surprise Tony by keeping the location of their first date a secret.  He suggested they should meet up on the train platform when he actually had a romantic dinner planned nearby at Tony’s favorite Italian restaurant.  During their post-dinner stroll along Lake Michigan, Tony joked that Tom owed him $2.25 for the train ride he never took.

Conversation flowed easily between them, and they both instantly knew they shared a deep and genuine connection.

How They Knew:

Tom knew that Tony was The One on their first Christmas together, when  Tony surprised him with a romantic evening downtown.  Tony had flowers waiting, and told Tom he never wanted to spend another Christmas without him!  

Tony knew that Tom was the one when he took Tom home to meet his family for Easter.  Tony loved how perfectly Tom fit in with his family, and realized that he wanted to share moments like these with Tom, forever.

Two years after their first date, Tom popped the question!  He carefully planned another romantic getaway to California and proposed on the sandy shores of the Pacific!

View the couple’s full proposal slideshow!

If you’re ready to plan your own L.A. marriage proposal, contact us to run through your ideas with a member of our proposal planning team!  And if you’re looking for your perfect surprise engagement photographer outside of Los Angeles, we’ve got you covered.  We offer proposal planning and surprise engagement photography in every major city, nationwide!  

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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.

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A hopeless romantic, Kyle wanted their proposal to be a fairytale-perfect start to their happily ever after.  And no fairytale is complete without a castle!  So Kyle whisked Jessica away to Castello di Amorosa in Napa Valley for a stunning weekend vineyard getaway.

The happy couple first laid eyes on each other when they were 11 years old.  The pair had just started middle school.  Jessica loved Kyle’s goofy personality and sense of humor, and that he could make her laugh even at his most annoying times.  They became fast friends over the next three years, but parted ways to go to different high schools and lost touch.

Then, in their senior year of high school, Jessica was hanging out with her friends and decided to prank call Kyle.  She was surprised and impressed when he recognized her voice, calling her out on her prank.  From that day forward, the two began talking everyday and picked up their friendship right where they had left off.

Except this time, with an undeniable spark.  When they met up again, Kyle thought Jessica was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen, and after getting to know her more, he learned that she had a stunning personality to match.

When the time came to go to college, Kyle was set to go to New York, and Jessica was off to Colorado.  But they decided that this time, even thousands of miles wouldn’t get in the way.  Their relationship was further put to the test when Jessica studied abroad in Italy, but their deep, loving connection kept them strong through the distance.

Both Jessica and Kyle maintain that they knew from the time they started dating that they had found The One. He had what she was looking for in a husband, and his positive, carefree approach to life made her want to always be by his side.  Over the years, Kyle began to realize that he never wanted to be apart from Jessica because of how special she made him feel. And in more recent years, he has admired her strong relationship with her family and her emphasis on family values.

Kyle knows Jessica so well that he was able to provide her with an absolutely perfect proposal moment.  After sipping wine and roaming the Castle grounds, the two stepped onto the terrace, to share a bottle of wine and charcuterie and take in the views of the rambling vineyard.  Smiling and looking into Jessica’s eyes, Kyle knelt down and presented her with a shining engagement ring from Tacori’s Icing on the Ring collection.

As she recalled ten years of love and beautiful memories, Jessica eagerly said yes!

But that wasn’t the only surprise Kyle had in mind.  He had also invited both sides of the family to meet up with them afterwards for a weekend-long wine-tasting celebration, so that they could share their magical moment with the most important people in their lives, and begin the blending of two families.

The best part about their whole proposal?  Kyle reached out to Paparazzi Proposals, and one of our sneaky snappers captured the entire proposal, so that while the two of them shared their own private engagement moment, they can share it with the family through stunning surprise engagement photography!

See all of the photos from their stunning engagement, here.

Looking for more Los Angeles proposal ideas? Check out our full portfolio of L.A. proposals that we have captured with our paparazzi-style hidden engagement photography! And if you’re not in Los Angeles, it’s not a problem!  We offer surprise engagement photography just about everywhere in the U.S., including:

New York

Dallas

Chicago

Contact us to start brainstorming creative proposal ideas and romantic locations. We can’t wait to help you pull off your dream proposal!

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It was the perfect match.

On their first date, Ajay immediately noticed that she was well-spoken and stunningly beautiful.  He was drawn in even more by her kind heart and her sense of humor.  She was attracted to his general goofiness and enjoyed that they shared laughs with ease.

Ajay said that as their love grew, they both came to slowly realize that they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together.

When the time came for him to propose, he wanted to wow his loved one with amazing views.  So he chose a breathtaking helicopter ride along the California coast, gliding past the Hollywood Hills and landing at a private outlook point in the canyon.

Once the two were on the ground and taking in the views, he turned to her and presented her with a gorgeous ring!

She said yes!  And one of Paparazzi Proposals’ sneaky photogs was there to capture every beautiful moment!

See all the photos from this couple’s beautiful engagement, here.

Los Angeles is full of silver-screen worthy proposal moments.  Check out our extensive portfolio of gorgeous proposal photography that we have taken in the Golden State.

Not in California? Not a problem.  With photographers located everywhere, we are ready to make your moment memorable, no matter where you are located.  Check out how we work, and contact us whenever you’re ready to commit.

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When she turned around, he was on bended knee.  She brought her hands to her face as he opened the box to reveal a sparkling engagement ring!

A passerby stopped and offered to take a photo on their phone, which they accepted, before Andrew surprised Ashley once again by pointing out our sneaky proposal photographer, who had captured every moment!

Or, get more inspiration by browsing our ultimate Los Angeles proposal guide, complete with easy-to-book and customizable proposal packages, and gorgeous engagement photography from the most recent proposals we have helped plan and capture.

Once they were both on board, they added to the stunning photos of their proposal with an impromptu engagement shoot. They wandered the Observatory’s grounds, posing on the steps, in the Art Deco archways, and on a terrace with the Hollywood sign in the background!

See all of their inspiring Los Angeles engagement photos, here.

Full of sunshine and Hollywood glam, Los Angeles offers endless options for a romantic proposal.  Live in L.A. and seeking inspiration?  We have a gorgeous portfolio of California proposals—and we are ready to help you plan and document yours! Contact us to start brainstorming creative proposal ideas and romantic locations.

And if you’re not in Los Angeles, it’s not a problem!  We offer surprise engagement photography just about everywhere in the U.S., including:

New York

Dallas

Chicago

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Phillip kept a low profile and that’s how he was able to surprise Alexis.

The beauty of proposals is that you never really know when they’re going to happen. The element of surprise is wonderful. KTLA5 was busy at work during Valentine’s Day week to help dreams come true. Phillip and Alexis’ engagement photos will make you reach for a napkin. Paparazzi Proposals snapped these gorgeous photos. Alexis’ stunning ring is from Robbins Brothers.

Check out Phillip and Alexis’ beautiful proposal photos.

Once you go to Los Angeles, you never come back. Check out our previous LA engagements.

Brand and Kamillia’s Proposal

Calvin and Shirley’s beautifully framed LA proposal

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First, contact Paparazzi Proposals! We help you with creative proposal ideas and romantic locations. We also offer paparazzi-style proposal photography to secretly capture the actual moment you propose!

With a stunning engagement ring from Robbins Brothers in hand, Carlos was now ready to pop the question! We suggested the Santa Monica Pier. Not only would Gladys have no idea he would be propose there, the scenery made for a fun backdrop for his surprise proposal photographs! Paparazzi Proposals had one of our photographers hidden in the background snapping pictures of the couple as the big moment approached. As he dropped to one knee, his plan came together. He told Gladys how much she meant to him and asked if she would spend the rest of their lives together. We were able to photograph ever second of this magical moment. Click to see all the shots we took during this amazing afternoon and proposal.

We weren’t done yet! With family members waiting nearby, we stuck around to photograph them celebrating the newly-engaged couple.

Curious to find out how Paparazzi Proposals can help you plan and secretly photograph your perfect proposal? Click to see how we make it happen! Not quite ready to propose? Call or contact us here for a brain storming session of locations and ideas.  You can also take a peek at some of the other amazing proposals we have helped plan and photograph here.

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