As the birthplace of America, Philadelphia is wonderfully inspiring when you’re trying to build an unstoppable marriage. Steeped in history and full of determination, the spirit behind Philadelphia will be meaningful to you both as you start your life together. 

You’ll want photos to commemorate getting engaged in Philadelphia — after all, it’s the day your life will change forever. Make sure every monumental moment is captured. Paparazzi Proposals, one of the premiere hidden engagement photography companies in the nation, can chronicle every moment for you. All you’ll need to do is choose the location.

1. LOVE Park

It’s hard to beat a Philadelphia surprise proposal at LOVE park with the iconic LOVE sculpture showcased in the background. It’ll perfectly summarize what you’re both feeling in the moment. Opting for Paparazzi Proposals’ park proposal package will kick the romance up to the next level. 

2. Philadelphia Museum of Art

Whether you choose to propose amongst the beautiful trees or along the unique circular beach and lagoon, this park will give you a striking background for your romantic Miami surprise proposal. Our photographers know how to combine locations such as Matheson Hammock Park with the perfect timing needed to catch the reaction to one of life’s most important questions.

3. Forbidden Drive

Do you want a wooded, natural setting for your Philadelphia proposal? Forbidden Drive, also known as Wissahickon Valley Park Trail, will fit the bill. It’s an 8.5-mile trail that will give you a secluded feel for your photos, even in a bustling city like Philly. 

4. Moshulu

Does your relationship have all the romance of an era gone by? Then let Philadelphia Paparazzi Proposals help you plan the perfect surprise engagement on the legendary Moshulu, a restaurant venue on the oldest and biggest square-rigged sailing vessel still on the water. 

You’ll both be treated to a three-course dinner with this package, as well as a champagne toast and hand-painted dessert. You’ll also get countless amazing photos out of the deal.

5. Race Street Pier

This pier has amazing views of the Delaware River waterfront and the Ben Franklin bridge. Celebrate your romantic history and future together with gorgeous photos here, and they’ll especially be amazing at sunset or night. The water will sparkle, and you’ll have the added element of the breathtaking city lights off in the distance. Whether you want dramatic or romantic photos, this spot can be the backdrop.

Celebrate Your Future

After the engagement is official and the pictures are taken, you and your betrothed can sample all the other delights of Philadelphia, including its legendary Philly cheesesteak sandwiches.

Let Paparazzi Proposals handle all the details so you can concentrate on what’s really important — living in the moment. Contact this incredible photography company to see how they can help you pull off your big day without a hitch.

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From knowing when to ask for help to hiring a photographer, there are many easy steps to take to ensure your proposal goes as smoothly and enjoyable as possible.

If you have any questions that are not included below, feel free to reach out to one of our experts today for a free consultation! Popping the big question is going to be one of the best days of your life, but it’s going to take a bit of work before you can get down on one knee. Luckily, you are not alone.

Although there are many important things to consider, here are a few of the basics.

1. Make sure the date and time work

It’s important to familiarize yourself with their schedule and find out what plans they have for that day. Give yourself plenty of time for the big moment and avoid the stress of them potentially arriving late or, worse, having to cancel. If you know they have a big work week or something important plan, perhaps, hold off your proposal until after. Since this is a surprise, the last thing you want is a scheduling conflict as they are not going to know the importance of this specific “date” until you pop out that diamond ring!

2. Keep it simple

One of the biggest proposal misconceptions that it has to be overly complicated and luxurious for it to be romantic. Some of the most beautiful and romantic proposals have been captured during a walk on the beach at sunrise or at a rooftop during the sunset. Your partner does not need some elaborate scavenger hunt to know how much you love them. Unless, this kind of thing comes easy to you, then by all means. By keeping it simple it means do not overwhelm yourself.

3. Location

A beautiful backdrop does not have to be expensive! Do a little research and there are plenty of beautiful public spaces that have breath-taking views.

4. Weather

This one is easy to forget but weather is an important factor, especially if you are proposing outside. Make sure you have a good idea of what the weather will be like and plan for a backup option, just in case!

5. Hire a photographer

Don’t leave such a once-in-a-lifetime moment to an iPhone. Yes, they can take great pictures, but it gets more risky from a distance and discreetly. This is a day you will treasure for a lifetime and want to be able to relive for years to come. Work with a photographer who will also capture an impromptu engagement portrait session after, and you can money like this in the long run.

Looking for more Philadelphia proposal ideas and advice? Contact us today!

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If you want to view the full gallery from Katie’s exciting proposal, click here! Read below for their romantic love story, which started online and was sealed at the place where they had their first date.

Katie and Rachel met online. Rachel lived in Central New Jersey and Katie lived in Philly. After about a week of talking via text, they mutually decided to meet. Despite the distance, Rachel packed a bag and went to Philadelphia for the weekend.

“Ironically, Rachel was the only girl I met online who was not from Philly- but on the contrary, she lived 2+ hours away…and with her parents. She was also the only girl who I didn’t immediately cut off contact when the topic of actually meeting came up…After about three weeks of non-stop texting, phone calls and facetiming, I invited her to Philly for the weekend. So much for a casual first date?”

Rachel was drawn to Katie’s sense of humor, along with her beautiful red hair and blue eyes, which roped her in immediately.

“Since our very first conversation, I’ve been laughing at all the crazy stories Katie has to tell.”

For Rachel, there wasn’t one specific moment when she thought Katie was the one. It became more of a feeling over time that became all encompassing. Suddenly, she just couldn’t imagine her life without Katie.

“Now, even on the hard days, I know that there’s no one else that can understand, support, and love me the way Katie can. Everyday I look forward to coming home from work just so I can see her smile and hear her laugh – that’s how I know she’s the one.”

Katie knew Rachel was the one when she went out to drinks with an old friend, eating tacos for Cinco De Mayo. Earlier that day was the first time she had ever seen Rachel cry, which was over a job she hadn’t gotten. She remembers thinking that she never wanted to see Rachel upset again and always wanted to be there for her.

Realizing this later on randomly over drinks and dinner, she couldn’t help but blurt out, “I’m going to marry Rachel. I don’t know when or why or how…but I’m positive that I will.”

On their first official date, Rachel and Katie walked around Philadelphia & stumbled across these beautiful secluded gardens, located right around Independence Hall. They sat on a bench for hours just talking and taking in the beautiful weather & scenery.

“I had no idea that this place even had a name until about a year later when I saw pictures of it online. It took me a few minutes but I immediately recognized the setting…and came to find out it was a historical site called The 18^th Century Gardens. I chose to propose on the first of the month… where we had our first date- as it is symbolic of many more ‘firsts’ to come as we journey into this next step of our lives together.”

Katie purchased the stunning engagement ring from DeFino and Campagna Fine Jewelry.

If you want to start planning your own romantic proposal, check out some of our favorite ideas. And if you want a daily dosage of love in your life, make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

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Whether you want to propose like Rocky, or like a romantic, we’ve got you covered.  As America’s number one proposal planning and photography company, we have helped guys and girls across 26 major cities nationwide plan and capture their dream engagement!  Our proposal gurus put together a list of a few of our favorite Philadelphia proposal ideas to get you thinking about your own big moment. Not one for reading, and would rather discuss your ideas with a real live person who knows their stuff? Give us a call or fill out the form and a team member will call you back!

For the absolute ultimate guide on everything you need to know about proposing in Philadelphia, head over to our Philadelphia proposal page!  There, you can check out proposal photography from recent engagements we’ve helped plan and capture, and browse easy-to-book, customizable proposal photography packages.

Flashmob Marriage Proposal

Make an ordinary experience absolutely out of this world by letting us organize a flashmob for your future fiancé.  Tell your special someone you’d like to head out for a coffee.  She’ll be completely surprised when, on the way, ‘your’ song starts playing and people on the sidewalk break into coordinated dance!  As the grand finale, drop to one knee!  Sound like your style? Check out our instructional post on how to organize a flashmob proposal for more information.

Love Park Proposal

Don’t just say how you feel, spell it out!  The iconic statue at Love Park serves as the perfect background for surprise engagement photos.  Tell your significant other that you’ve planned a romantic meal at a nearby restaurant, and that you’d like to go for a walk first.  At the perfect spot, surprise her with your proposal! This is a picturesque proposal option that you’re going to want to capture with photos.  Check out our proposal photography package to see how you can make this once-in-a-lifetime moment last forever.

Longwood Gardens Proposal

Forget the bouquet and propose amongst the flowers with a surprise proposal at Philadelphia’s Longwood Gardens!  This is the perfect proposal idea for warmer months. Walk the meandering trails until you get to a garden full of her favorite flowers.  As she takes in the sights, take your chance and pop the question.  Check out how Tim planned and captured his proposal in his engagement slideshow!

Park Picnic Proposal

Choose your favorite Philadelphia park for this romantic proposal idea. This is another great proposal idea for the warmer months. Tell your special someone you want to head out for a walk.  Either pack your own picnic, or have us set up one for you to ‘stumble across,’ complete with a bottle of champagne to toast the moment she says, “Yes!”

Sweet Serenade Proposal

Make your existing proposal idea more romantic by having us set up a guitarist to serenade the moment you pop the question!  Our guitarist will be stationed along the way, and can even pretend to be a street performer to disguise your engagement plans.  Your partner will start to realize it’s ‘your’ song playing, and when they turn to look at you, you will be waiting with a gorgeous ring!

If you’re visiting Philadelphia, or just want a bit more inspiration on the best places to propose, check out the Philadelphia tourism page!  Contact us for a free consultation with one of our experts to run through the absolute best places to propose in Philadelphia.

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Amita opted for an intimate, personal proposal.  When selecting her proposal location, she decided to take it back to where it all began— the exact spot where the pair met nearly 10 years ago, on the corner of 13th and Locust in Philadelphia.

“I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be the one to propose, given my cultural heritage,” said Amita. “On top of that, as a lesbian, I never thought in our lifetime our union would be recognized legally in the U.S.,” she said.

A Ugandan refugee who fled to the U.S. with her parents over 40 years ago, Amita said she felt she was given a second chance at life and liberty in the U.S.

“To have our union recognized by the United States of America only solidifies the beliefs my parents had about life, liberty, education and religious freedoms when they fled here over 40 years ago,” she added. “So, I guess you could say it’s serendipitous that we met in Philadelphia on the exact corner of where the Supreme Court’s ruling of LGBT marriage equality is marked by rainbow colored crosswalks.”
While the rain drizzled around them, she dropped down to one knee and proposed to Kristen with a custom ring from Goldsmith’s in their hometown of Lambertville, New Jersey, and Kristen joyfully accepted.

How They Met

In October 2005, Amita and Kristen both attended Outfest, a pride event in Philadelphia.

The pair had mutual friends, but had never met before.
Glancing across the bar Amita , she noticed a pretty and unfamiliar blonde chatting with her friends. She was wearing a blue hoodie with her hair swept up into a ponytail.

She played it cool and swaggered up to where Kristen was standing.

“I was getting introductions, when suddenly this hot woman walked into the circle!” Kristen said.

Kristen gave Amita what she calls “my version of a feminine handshake,” to make sure she showcased her sweet and innocent side, but Amita was having none of it.

“‘Can I give you some feedback?’” She said.

Their friends rolled their eyes at the thought of her digressing with ‘corporate’ lingo, but she continued. “I couldn’t help but notice how beautiful you are, but I wasn’t sure if you wanted to meet me, or if I was supposed to bow down and kiss your hand,” she said.

Kristen welcomed Amita’s feedback with a spunky smile, saying that the she was thrilled to make her acquaintance.

Kristen was immediately attracted to her obvious confidence, and Amita was instantly drawn in by Kristen’s beautiful smile and her sense of optimism.

Later in the relationship, she revealed that she knew the instant Amita approached her that she was going to get a formal date out of her.

When They Knew They’d Found ‘The One:’

They fell fast and hard for each other.

Three weeks into the relationship, Kristen told Amita that she loved her.

“It may seem crazy to some people,” she said. “But I just knew.”

Everything about Amita, her passion for life, family and friends, her strong work ethic, her values, all pointed Kristen towards what her heart already knew: she had found The One.

For Amita, she knew for sure when they met again in Philly for a weekend getaway, five months after their initial meeting. She had an overwhelming feeling about Kristen, and their future together. She decided to surprise her with a knot ring from Tiffany’s. When she slipped it onto her finger, she just knew she was in love.

The Proposal

The happy couple solidified a lifelong commitment with their iconic marriage proposal.

Using surprise engagement photography, they were able to capture the sentiment of their engagement. Smiling and embracing, they walked across the rainbow crosswalk that was painted at the intersection where their paths first crossed.  Our photographer discreetly captured each magical moment.  View their photo slideshow, here.

Seeking help planning and capturing your own marriage proposal?  Check out other LGBT marriage proposals we have helped plan and photograph for inspiration.

Ready to commit?  Contact one of our proposal experts for a free proposal planning consultation.

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But then he knelt down on one knee– and presented her with a glimmering ring!  She could barely contain her joy as he placed the delicate band onto her hand.

He had one more surprise up his sleeve, too!  He had reached out to Paparazzi Proposals, and one of our hidden photographers was there to capture every magical frame of this Philadelphia park proposal.

The happy couple then went to a nearby bar, where they shared cocktails with friends and family to celebrate the occasion.

This moment of pure joy and excitement can never be recreated.  Isaac enlisted the help of Paparazzi Proposals, and now they have photos of the big event to share!

Check out a full gallery of their stunning photos, here.

Looking for another Philly proposal idea?  Nothing spells out love like the Philadelphia Love Statue— literally!  This iconic landmark doubles as a popular romantic proposal spot, and Paparazzi Proposals was overjoyed to be part of another couple’s big moment at this location.

Seeking other proposal ideas and locations?  No problem.  Click here to see more of our amazing proposals. Ready to let us help you plan and secretly photograph your own perfect proposal? Contact us today for creative proposal ideas and romantic locations in anywhere in the U.S!

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So when planning his marriage proposal, Rob knew the Love Statue, for which this legendary park was named after, would be the perfect spot for his proposal. He also knew it would provide the perfect backdrop for Paparazzi Proposals one-of-a-kind surprise proposal photography!

But before we get to all that, let’s hear the tale of how he and Caity met and fell in love!

They first met back in 2010 while both attending the University of Delaware. It was Greek Week, and both being in a fraternity and sorority respectively, it allowed their paths to cross…on the dance floor! As Rob puts it, “I asked her to dance, and I was after her ever since then!”

He confesses that he felt she was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen and was hypnotized by her beautiful blue eyes. Caity, on the other hand, quickly became infatuated by his huge smile and, as she puts it, “the way he looked into my eyes when he spoke to me.” She also shared that his selflessness made it pretty easy to fall hard for him.

As he enthusiastically pursued her love and attention, he became even more smitten and determined to be with her, now knowing she was the one. As fate would have it, his persistence was what pushed her over the edge in knowing this was man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. Love Park was the spot where he first asked to her officially start dating him, and it would now also be the sight of where they would become an engaged couple!

This heartwarming Philadelphia marriage proposal was all expertly captured by one of Paparazzi Proposals discreetly hidden photographers. Our sneaky snapper was perfectly positioned to capture the magical moments leading up to, during and after the moment he pulled out an amazing engagement ring from Blue Nile, and dropped to a knee to propose. We think her answer is pretty clear when you take a peek at the amazing pictures from their special day, here.

Caity was thrilled he used Paparazzi Proposals to memorialize this monumental moment in their relationship. They now had stunning photos of this event to share with their family and friends. This moment can never be recreated or reenacted. Paparazzi Proposals provides you with genuine photographs that capture the raw joy and excitement of your proposal. Click here to see more of our amazing proposals. Ready to let us help you plan and secretly photograph your own perfect proposal? Contact us today for creative proposal ideas and romantic locations in Philadelphia, or anywhere in the U.S!

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