He chose the Softball Fields of Central Park as the location and reached out to Paparazzi Proposals to help him capture the proposal moment.  As a unique surprise, Adam had a softball engraved with a personalized message.  During their game of catch, when Jessy wasn’t looking, he switched out the regular ball for one that read “Jessy, will you marry me?”

Our photographer captured each frame of her incredible reaction and joined them afterwards for a fun post-proposal engagement session!

We caught up with the happily engaged couple to learn more about how they met and fell in love!:

How and when did you guys meet?

We first met on October 2, 2014. We both work pretty hectic hours at work so we ended up meeting up for our first date at a bar at 10:00pm on a Thursday night. While that doesn’t sound like it’d lead to a lasting relationship – it worked out!

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

Adam: Her beauty, of course. But in just our first conversion, we were able to connect right away on so many levels. She has a great sense of humor. She’s athletic and loves playing and watching sports (unfortunately she’s a Yankees fan, but I’m still hopeful that I can convert her to the Mets one day…). She’s incredibly smart with a great head on her shoulders in addition to being driven and hard-working. We even like the same books and tv shows.

Jessy: Initially? A 6’4, handsome, athletic guy? What’s there not to like? Once I got to know him better, I quickly learned he is hands down the most amazing, thoughtful, polite, caring, unbelievable person I’ve ever met. Anyone who knows him will say that about him. His looks don’t stink, either. I am incredibly lucky.

When did you know that they were the one?

Adam chose the NYC Proposal Photography Package, and added on a post-proposal portrait session

Jessy: It was about a month into dating and my best friend from college was in town from Chicago. Adam had heard me talk so much about her and she and I speak every day. Adam knew how important it was to me to have them meet since she doesn’t visit New York that often. The three of us spent a Sunday afternoon walking through a street fair on Broadway and the entire time Adam engaged her in conversation, got to know her, asked her questions and had a great time. He really showed me that getting to know her was important to him, because it was important to me. I remember walking down the street thinking that I snagged an unbelievable guy and I knew I never wanted to let him go.

Adam: One night we both got home from work, picked up dinner and just hung out and had a relaxing night. And that’s when it hit me – it’s easy to have fun when you’re going out on dates and running around and everything – but that’s not always real life. We even have the best time together when we’re just taking it easy – and that was the moment when I realized how special our relationship was, how much fun we have together, and that she was the one for me.

Why did you choose to propose where you did?

Jessy loves softball and played in college. During the summer, she’s in a million different leagues and we try to go and play whenever we can. Softball holds a special place in her heart. So I felt proposing on a softball field would be very sentimental for her, and be a great place for us to begin the next chapter in our lives together.

Did anyone help you plan the proposal?

My idea, but had input from both sides of the family for the details. For example, my original plan was to write “Will You Marry Me?” with a marker on a ball, but Jessy’s brother actually found a company online that does laser engravings – which obviously looks much better.

Where did you purchase the ring?

Howard Engle Inc. They did an unbelievable job in understanding what we wanted and helping me design it!

For more photos from their proposal day, check out Adam and Jessy’s proposal slideshow.

Thinking about capturing your own marriage proposal so that you can relive the moment time and again? Check out our extensive portfolio of NYC proposal photography.  And when you’re ready to brainstorm logistics, contact us for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts! Paparazzi Proposals specializes in marriage proposal planning and surprise engagement photography in NYC and every major city nationwide.  We take the stress out of planning and capturing your picture-perfect engagement!

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Mukul told Asha that they were going for a stroll at the Brooklyn Bridge Park.  But he had a surprise in store– when they arrived, friends and family were holding up a banner that said  “Will you marry me?”

Asha could barely contain her excitement.  “Yes!” She exclaimed, and leapt into his arms!  And our photographer caught each magical moment.

How They Met:

Mukul chose the Paparazzi Proposals Photography Package and added a Post Proposal Portrait Session.

Mukul and Asha were set up by their parents, who saw a good potential match and put them in touch with one another. As they began spending time with one another, they realized that their parents were right.  They shared a true connection and quickly began to fall for one another.  Mukul loved that she had seemed carefree but was still strong enough to take care of the both of them.  Asha was instantaneously won over by his intelligence and stunning smile.

How They Knew:

Mukul knew early on that what they had was special, and was set on spending the rest of his life with Asha.  For Asha, when Mukul came to meet her in Canada, where she is from, she knew that it was meant to be.

“That first hug was the tipping point for me!” She said.

The Proposal:

Right after she said yes!

Mukul has always loved NYC and wanted to pick a proposal spot that captured the whole skyline.  So after he reached out to Paparazzi Proposals to figure out which location would offer the best view, he decided on Brooklyn Bridge Park.

He couldn’t have picked a better spot!  The proposal itself was set against a gorgeous backdrop of the Bridge and all of Manhattan.  After the initial shock wore off, our photographer introduced himself and the pair embarked on a stunning engagement shoot in the park.

View their full proposal slideshow.

Inspired by Mukul and Asha’s gorgeous engagement?  Check out our extensive portfolio of NYC surprise engagement photography.  Not in NYC? No problem.  We offer proposal planning and surprise engagement photography in every major city nationwide!  If you can dream it, we can help you plan and capture it for years to come.  Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts.

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Sneak away from the hustle and bustle of NYC for a quiet moment with your honey.  Besides offering amazing views, gardens offer a perfect floral backdrop to any marriage proposal.

So if you’re thinking of popping the question, take your special someone on a walk through one of these scenic botanical gardens and surprise them with a garden engagement.  Even better: have a photographer capture every moment leading up to that iconic, bended-knee pose with surprise proposal photography.

Fort Tyron:

Head uptown for an amazing botanical proposal with views to match.  Fort Tyron Park sits at the top of a hill, with tiered gardens and natural fauna below.  From the highest point, you can see the Hudson and the Fort Washington Bridge.  Deeper into the garden is the Cloisters Museum.  The building houses statues and artwork from all over Europe, and has a central courtyard with flowers and fountains.  Not only is this a great escape from the business of Manhattan, but it’s also a romantic place to pop the question.  Add to the romance by planning a picnic, complete with a bottle of your favorite champagne and a dozen roses.

What’s more romantic than an engagement shoot set against stunning blooms?

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum:

Just a subway ride away from downtown Manhattan, this mid-1800’s Bronx mansion offers elegant charm and stunning gardens.  Meandering pathways, varied gardens and stone structures offer countless proposal photography options.  Whisk your special someone away for the day to wander the grounds, surprising your them when you drop to one knee.  This is a perfect proposal spot for hopeless romantics!

Central Park Conservatory:

Central Park is a favorite location for proposal photography.  From Bow Bridge to Bethesda Fountain, it has recognizable landmarks that are as iconic as they are romantic. If you’re seeking a flowery proposal, head to the Central Park Conservatory.  The only formal garden in Central Park offers beautifully manicured lawns, meandering pebble-lined pathways and colorful flowers.  With so many options, your only concern will be deciding where is the most picture-perfect spot to pop the question!

Juan opted for a Central Park flashmob and picnic proposal.  The gingham blanket and gorgeous green backdrop made his proposal absolutely picture perfect! View his full proposal slideshow, here. 

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens:

Revel in 52 acres of gorgeous garden, right near Prospect Park.  If the two of you are hopeless romantics, head to the Shakespeare-themed garden and drop to one knee amongst all of the blooms mentioned in the playwright’s plays and poems!  Then, head for a walk around the gorgeous gardens for a proposal photography shoot.

Wave Hill Botanical Gardens:

This Bronx botanical garden has it all.  From meandering wooded paths, to various gardens and Hudson River, views there’s something for everyone.  Truly an escape from the city, this is the perfect romantic spot to head to for the day. Adding a blanket strewn with roses and your favorite bottle of champagne can only improve what is sure to be a romantic (and picture perfect!) proposal day.

Inspired to get started planning your own proposal?  Reach out today for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts.  Paparazzi Proposals has helped plan and secretly photograph countless proposals in NYC and beyond.  That proposal moment only happens once, so make sure you hire the experts to capture it to remember for years to come!

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Jeff’s Central Park after dark engagement to Tia was as romantic as a Midsummer Night’s Dream.  After dinner, Jeff had arranged for a horse and carriage to pick them up and bring them the Bethesda Fountain.  Here, a musician was waiting to serenade them with their favorite Disney songs!  At the crescendo of The Little Mermaid’s “Kiss the Girl,” Jeff dropped to one knee and asked Tia for her hand in marriage.

Jeff gushed about his experience:

“From start to finish, designing and planning to execution, Paparazzi Proposals worked with me one-on-one to ensure that not only my expectations were met, but also that my proposal was like a “dream come true,” and done so in a comfortable and professional manner! Every aspect and detail of my customized proposal package was well though t out and executed to perfection.  The photos prior, during and after I proposed are both beautiful and breathtaking!”

But as we know, every fairytale ending has a perfect beginning!

How They Met:

Back to where it all began! The highschool sweethearts at Jeff’s Senior prom. Photo provided by Jeff.

Jeff and Tia attended the same high school.  Jeff, a Varsity ice hockey player, was a year older than cheerleader Tia.  Though the pair had admired each other from afar, they were officially introduced through mutual friends.

Jeff thought Tia was stunning and a cute cheerleader, and Tia was impressed by the handsome upperclassman.  As they began to spend more time together, Jeff’s heart was totally won over by Tia’s intelligence and vibrant personality, and she was won over by his kindness and loving nature.

Jeff asked Tia to his Senior Prom, and the two have been falling in love more and more each day ever since.

How They Knew:

Tia and Jeff both knew early on that they had found The One.  They were happy being together, and wanted to take time to pursue their careers before they took they got engaged.

“We were just happy and content being a couple, being together and being in love!” Said Jeff, adding that he knew for years that he would propose, he was just waiting for it to be the perfect time for them both.

The Proposal:

Jeff took it back to the beginning by planning the proposal at the same location where they took a trip as a couple for the first time.

“We both love NYC and together we both share great memories of prior NYC trips,” he said.  “Every aspect and detail of my proposal to Tia was a reflection of not only prior trips we’ve taken to NYC together, but also reflections of our relationship past, present and as a whole,” he added.

The pair took a carriage ride on their first NYC trip, so he made sure their proposal featured one.  They also often shared dinners at Tavern On The Green, their go-to spot on former trips.  The couple loves taking trips to Disney World together, so he had a musician play a few of their favorite classic songs.

“And, I hope I am her prince she dreamed of her entire life,” he also revealed.

After they shared a romantic waltz beneath the stars, he dropped to one knee and popped the question before pointing out Paparazzi Proposals‘ sneaky photog, who had discreetly captured the whole thing!  Check out the package Jeff booked and then customized, here.

Want to see more gorgeous photos? You can see more of the couple’s romantic proposal,by viewing their slideshow.

Ready to plan your own proposal, complete with surprise engagement photography to capture the whole event? Contact us for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts.  We are there to help you pull off your dream proposal, taking the stress out of the process so all you have to do is keep it a secret!

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After 3 months of rehab, Central Park’s iconic Bow Bridge is now reopened to the public, according to this article by DNA info.  The bridge’s intricate details have been repainted and it’s gotten a new, gorgeous wooden deck– just in time for the best marriage proposal months.

The park’s most highly photographed bridge has been the site of many Paparazzi Proposals, chosen for its romantic sentiment and picture-perfect setting.

So, to celebrate its reopening, we are offering $100 discount on our proposal photography package for any couple that books a proposal on the bridge or in a gondola from now until September 1st.  This includes a free consultation, proposal planning, surprise engagement photography and an engagement shoot for just $395.  And, three to four business days after your proposal, you are provided with 100+ high resolution, print-ready photos in an easily accessible online gallery for download and print.

Here are some of our favorite proposal moments featuring the bridge.

Bow Bridge proposals for every season

Spring

Matt proposed to Jake shortly before the bridge was closed down for repairs.  The views were awesome, and Matt’s reaction was priceless!  You can view the couple’s full slideshow, here.

Fall

Joseph dropped to one knee with a colorful display of fall foliage in the background!  The colors added to this couple’s romantic engagement shoot.

Winter

This couple was all smiles despite the cold weather!  The swirling snow turned Bow Bridge into a winter wonderland.

From Central Park NYC to Venice, Italy

Karmvir and Melanee’s gondola proposal transformed the waterways of Central Park into the canals of Venice Italy!  The bridge in the background made it all the more romantic.

Engagement Shoots

These lovebirds paused for a romantic photo in front of the Bridge after their engagement was captured with surprise engagement photography:

Ready for your own romantic Bow Bridge proposal moment? Contact us for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts.  We are here to help every step of the way to plan your dream proposal.

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You’ve chosen to have your big proposal moment captured with surprise engagement photography. But now you have another important decision to make.  What is going to be the best place for your engagement photos?  The location has to mean something to the two of you while still acting as the perfect backdrop for the photos that will capture the big day.

Luckily, as proposal experts, we’ve got some answers for you.

A Walk In the Park

The hard part was finding The One.  Your proposal should be a walk in the park— literally!

Juan opted for our Perfect Picnic package in his gorgeous proposal.

Central Park is the absolutely perfect place to propose year round.  In the spring and summer, the greenery lends a romantic atmosphere to your proposal.  The reds, oranges and yellows of autumn make a stunning backdrop.  And snow transforms the whole park into a winter wonderland in the colder months.  Make it all the more idyllic with a park proposal, like Juan’s or with a fairytale horse and carriage ride!

Landmark Moments

NYC is full of landmarks.  Make your memories last by choosing something iconic.

Jason, seen here, opted for the Times Square Proposal Package for his recent NYC engagement.

This is the perfect proposal idea for someone who may be visiting from out of town, and wants to capture the spirit of their adventure along with their proposal!  Your love story is iconic, so why shouldn’t your surprise engagement be too?  Opt for a stunning Statue of Liberty private boat cruise to include romance, privacy and a backdrop to remember!  Or, follow Jason’s lead and rent out the Times Square big screen to broadcast a custom proposal message, making the bustling city center all yours for a few magic moments.

Best Burroughs

If the two of you are from New York, personalize your proposal by making it location-specific.

James booked our classic proposal photography package for his romantic NYC proposal.

Whether it’s the place where you first met, the restaurant where you had your first date, or your neighborhood, having it in your engagement photos is an important testament to your love.  That’s what James did in his recent Lower East Side proposal, taking his special someone back to where it all began and proposing on the very crosswalk where the two shared their first kiss.  So romantic!

Rooftop Romance

Like a view?  NYC has countless places to propose with sweeping views of Manhattan below.  

David opted for our proposal photography package with an awesome engagement photography session afterwards to make sure he captured all of the magic!

This is perfect for couples who are from NYC, or pairs who want to see it all as they pop the question.  It’s a great way to include the entirety of NYC in your stunning engagement photos!  That’s what David did in his recent Top of the Rock Proposal to Jill.  The pair was visiting from out of town and he wanted to make their engagement even more of an occasion to remember. 

Check out other awesome NYC proposals we have planned and photographed.  If you’re not in NYC and still want to capture your engagement with discreet paparazzi-style photography, it’s no problem!  Our services are available nationwide.

All of these engagement photos have you thinking about your own surprise engagement?  We’ve got you covered.  Contact us today for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts.

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