Imagine, a beautiful sunset rising over the pristine Miami skyline. There isn’t a cloud in sight and your lover (soon-to-be-fiancée) is sitting beside you, maybe sipping on champagne, and picturing spending the rest of their life with you. Little do they know about the diamond ring nestled in your pocket, that’s where we come in. As the leading surprise proposal photography company in America, we know that when it comes to proposals, it’s just like painting. Sure, all the world sees is the end result, but it’s each precise brush stroke that will get you there. A romantic and memorable proposal in Miami is your final outcome, but now let us help you get there (and capture all the moments along the way).

Just to start showing you the big picture, we’ve gathered some of our favorite proposal ideas that Miami has to offer. Not to brag, but we’ve yet to disappoint. Just ask these guys!

1. Beach Lovin’

Before you think, “I could have thought of that!” Do you know the perfect time to propose in terms of lighting for the photos? A romantic beach spot that won’t be crowded with tourists, or worst… other people’s children? Or how about who will set up that romantic picnic or bring out the champagne after the proposal? Because we do.  A beach proposal is beautiful and timeless, but it’s the small details that will make it unique. Whether sprinkling a path of rose petals, getting a musician to serenade the moment, a romantic picnic, or all three (all offered in our packages), timing and planning is everything. Paparazzi Proposals isn’t just set on photographing the magic, but helping make that magic happen. And who better to capture the moment without getting caught, than the company that planned it.

2. Hotel Getaway

Even if you’re local, a hotel getaway will flare up the romance and provide both of you an escape from the daily routine. You don’t want your proposal to fall between an oatmeal breakfast and picking up dry cleaning. Setting your surprise proposal around a romantic weekend getaway will completely set the mood and if you get it done early, it will give you some time to intimately celebrate before going back to the real world (but hey, at least you’ll be going back engaged). If you’re going to propose at the hotel, it might be a good idea to book somewhere with a roof top or enough lighting for photography. Mom and dad are going to want to see high-resolution images. And with Paparazzi Proposals, you’ll be able to fully and candidly share the whole experience.

3. A Night of Romance

Okay, so for whatever reason, budget or time, you can’t getaway for the weekend. No pressure, you just need to make the night count. Luckily, you might not have time on your side, but you got us. And we’re all you need, seriously (oh, and the ring).  The Adrienne Arsht Center is one of Miami’s most hidden jewels, featuring glittering, sky-high glass walls and a stunning architectural structure. Every night, the exterior and interior of the building light up, just like christmas, but without the family drama. Words don’t do it justice, but your proposal photos definitely will. We’ll make sure of it. From opera to theater and everything in between, book a show both of you will enjoy. It’s like broadway, but without the stench of New York streets. This is also a bonus if your partner enjoys dressing up and will guarantee that both of you come out dapper in the photos.

4. Engagement Cruisin’

Just like the beach, it’s almost impossible to talk about Miami and not think about the ocean. It’s surrounded by it! A boat ride is an intimate and romantic way to propose, and will separate you from all the noise and action of the large city. Whether you take a cruise or rent out a boat, the Miami waters are infinitely blue and calming. Bring along some champagne, lunch and chocolate covered strawberries, and enjoy a breath-taking sunset with the company of your new fiancée.

5. Keeping it Simple

Our last tip to proposing in Miami isn’t a specific place or idea, but just to keep it simple. By simple, we don’t mean not to put any thought or effort, but to forget about what other people have done, and just focus on making your partner happy. Miami is filled with an unlimited amount of stunning settings, that you don’t have to worry about being able to spend thousands of dollars to have a perfect proposal. If you’re able to have your proposal written on a banner and carried across the sky, great! But writing it on the sand or a love note on paper is just as romantic. By keeping it simple, we mean to keep it within your limits and capabilities. Always keep in mind this includes weather, last minute changes, or anything that doesn’t work out how you’ve imagined it. Get rid of the image in your head of what a proposal is suppose to look like and replace it with what’s in front of you, because we promise what you have is so much better. What you have is someone who loves you and can’t wait for that special moment, and we can’t wait to help you make it happen.

After having planned and photographed over three thousand proposals nationally, we’ve learned a thing or two. Miami is a wonderful place and has so much to offer for a surprise proposal, just be sure to avoid Spring Break or Memorial Day weekend (you’ll thank us). Now lets get started on painting your proposal, your Mona Lisa is waiting.

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However, he knew he wanted his marriage proposal to be both romantic and special. So he contacted Paparazzi Proposals to help with proposal ideas, locations and surprise proposal photography!

Paparazzi Proposals specializes in helping you plan and pull-off the perfect proposal. We also offer paparazzi-style surprise proposal photography. Our professional photographers secretly snap pictures of every moment before, during and after the big moment, giving you genuine pictures of your actual proposal to cherish and share with family and friends. Click here to see Michael’s magical engagement moment.

Want to see more of the amazing proposals we have helped plan and photograph? Click to see more of our New York City proposals. Not in New York? NOT to worry! We are America’s only national proposal planner and photographer. With photographers in every major city across the country, we are ready to help you regardless of when or where you wish to propose. Click here to see more of our magical proposals from all over the U.S.

Want to learn more about how we help you pull off your dream proposal? Click here to learn how we make it all happen. Ready to get started planning your big moment? Click to contact us for a free brainstorming session of creative proposal ideas and romantic locations. If you know of someone thinking of getting engaged, be sure to tell them about Paparazzi Proposals‘ unique services!

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However, what’s even more special is their love story.

Proposing to her meant so much to Mitchell. So he hired Paparazzi Proposals to provide surprise engagement photography and capture this special once in a lifetime moment to cherish forever!

They met a little under 2 years ago.  Mitchell is a sober member of AA and director of a 40 bed drug treatment facility. One day he received a call from a friend asking if he would accept a new patient. After the friend explained how special of a person this young lady was, Mitchell agreed to give her an opportunity.

That’s when he met Bryann.  Within a week of moving in she was declaring “I am going to marry Mitch Brown!”  In the months that followed, she remained sober and became one of the more “responsible” clients of the facility. As time passed, they became very close friends. He was forced to fly to NYC for a family emergency and needed someone to step in and help with drug testing the residents in his absence.  Bree not only accepted that challenge, she handled her responsibilities in a capacity Mitch never expected.  Learning this upon his return, her offered her a  job.  She accepted, and still insisted she would one day marry Mitch!

Months later, as his recovery continued to progress, he finally felt he is was in position to be the type of man she truly deserved. he asked her out and the rest as they say, is history. It’s amazing how the universe conspired to bring two people, one troubled and in pain, together in a way that they could help support and lift each other up with love.

The spot he chose to propose was equally special.  It just so happened to be the exact spot in Washington Square Park where his mother and father met 50 years ago.  This spot had such a special meaning to them, it was the perfect place to accept Bree into their family. It doesn’t get much better than this!

Here’s the full gallery of photos from their magical day. Looking for some inspiration of your own? Take a peek at our Pinterest page, loaded with ideas, locations and pics of other amazing proposals we have helped plan and secretly photographed.

Want to learn about what we offer? Click here to see how we can help you plan the perfect proposal or check out our gallery of proposal pics. Still not sure? Contact us and we can give you a complimentary brain storming session to share ideas and locations. With a photographer in every city across America, we are ready to help you!

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However, it wasn’t until he moved back to Texas that that the two became serious. As an anniversary approached, he decided he wanted to surprise her by proposing. So he reached out to Paparazzi Proposals for some great proposal ideas.

Knowing he wanted a great view to serve as a backdrop for his perfect proposal, and a little help from the staff of the Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport CA, a “private tour” of the resort was scheduled. As the sun began to set, their tour concluded on a private terrace which had been closed off for them. Anand slowly got down on his knee, pulled out a stunning engagement ring from Robbins Brothers, and popped the question. The pictures can tell you the story. Spoiler alert…she said “YES!”

You can see the full gallery of their pics here. Interested in seeing some of our other proposals? You can click here to see the full gallery of Paparazzi Proposals.

Interested in learning more about how Paparazzi Proposals can help you with proposal ideas? Click here to contact us for a complimentary brainstorming session or simply click here to learn about how we help you plan, execute and secretly photograph the perfect marriage proposal!

We also offer our unique Rent-A-Paparazzi service to photograph as a fun and exciting way to photograph and capture all the fun and excitement of any big event paparazzi-style. You can learn more here.

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With the help of her brother and a few friends, he brought her to what she thought was a simple rooftop reunion dinner with some old friends. Unbeknownst to her, that was only half the plan!

Once they reached the roof,  a pathway lined with rose petals immediately grabbed her attention. As they made their way towards the end of the path, she noticed a small table lined with some more flowers and champagne. As she wondered where her friends may be and why this odd little table was sitting there, she noticed one last item…a diamond engagement ring! As Alex slowly dropped to a knee and asked her to marry him, their friends and family, who were patiently waiting behind the scenes, began to emerge and congratulate the two. The epic celebration had begun!

Knowing he wanted to capture this once in a lifetime moment, Alex hired Paparazzi Proposals for some surprise engagement photography. Kathy had no idea we snapped photographs of the entire event! Both were thrilled they now had genuine photographs of the actual moment he proposed and they became an engaged couple!

You can see the pictures of Alex’s heartwarming NYC proposal by clicking HERE. Not planning on leaving the Lone Star state to pop the question like Alex? NO problem! We have snappers in every city in America ready to help you plan and capture your perfect proposal. You can take a peek at one we shot in Dallas earlier this year HERE.

Need help with planning your proposal? Contact us for a complimentary brainstorm session for ideas and locations by calling or clicking HERE. We can’t wait to help!

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It was the first anniversary of their very first date and so Rich wanted to to take Shannon back to the spot where it all had started: the restaurant where they had their first date.

Picture NoMad, the cool part of town North of Madison Square Park in Manhattan. Fall was finally here and  we were ready to help Rich secure his girl! Our paparazzi photographer was waiting out of sight to capture Rich and Shannon arriving and to photograph this amazing proposal. Shannon had no idea and was bowled over by Rich’s gesture.

We loved being part of this proposal as it was simple, evocative and the joy on both Shannon and Rich’s faces is evident. It doesn’t hurt that New York is at her most photogenic at this time of year too, which set the scene beautifully for their proposal photos.

You can see all the beautiful pictures from this proposal here.

Also, sorry Paris but New York is the city of love these days, what with the love on display in Central Park all year ’round, or Brian and Stacey , proving that wine makes everything better with their recent proposal photos taken at Vintner’s Winery, New York has provided the backdrop for hundreds of proposals.

If you are thinking of proposing, or simply want to get some ideas on how the kids are doing it these days, whether in New York or anywhere else get in touch. We love to hear from you!

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Antonio needed the perfect setting for his proposal, so he went to the best Gondola company in America.

Our friends at Gondola Adventures and booked a romantic dinner cruise. After their meal dockside the couple were taken out in a stunning gondola along the canals in Newport beach, with a message in a bottle waiting and a ring in his pocket the scene was set for this amazing proposal.

As always our sneaky snapper was on hand to capture every moment and you can view all the beautiful pictures here.

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AKA: New York Riverside provides the perfect scene for a surprise proposal

It was one of those perfect New York days, sunny and crisp, ideal for a romantic stroll along the river and checking out the skyline. Our heroes in this tale of love ‘n’ marriage are Ivan and Joanna, who had come into the city to celebrate Joanna’s birthday. Before dinner Ivan took Joanna to her favorite spot on the river.

Bundled up in coats and enjoying the view from downtown Manhattan, with the sun setting Ivan gave Joanna an early birthday card with a very important question inside.

As Joanna read the card Ivan dropped to one knee and pulled out a gorgeous engagement ring that he had hidden in his coat. The dice was cast! Joanna said yes and the couple then posed for some more photos.

You can view all the pictures from this proposal here. 

New York City at this time of year is unspeakably beautiful and the sun setting behind the Brooklyn Bridge, complete with our windswept happy couple, make these engagement photographs classic and intimate in all the right ways.

Are you thinking about proposing to your significant other? Whether in New York or anywhere else? If so, the Paparazzi Proposals Team can be on hand to help you plan and capture your perfect proposal, whether the proposal involves dancing girls and flash mobs, or a quiet romantic walk in a place that is significant to you both. We will help!

Your proposal, your way.

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After brunch the couple took a romantic stroll around conservatory to see the Alice in Wonderland statue.

As logan and Jenna stopped by the lake to look at the sail boats Logan dropped to one knee and asked Jenna one very big question!

You can see al the images and pictures from the portrait session afterwards here.

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The couple traveled up to Napa to go on a private vineyard tour of Hall Wines and our sneaky snapper was there every step of the way to capture it all.

With our photographer posed as someone taking pictures for the vineyards website the scene was set for this amazing proposal. In the cellar area of the tour laid out on a beautiful oak table was a bottle of wine and a note for Joanna and of course a spectacular ring! This proposal took place on the grounds of  the stunning Hall Wines.

You can see all the beautiful pictures from this proposal and portrait session afterwards here.

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Joel wanted the perfect setting for the biggest question he was going to ask Katy.

Los Angeles, Los Angeles, the city of angels and, apparently, incredibly romantic, well-thought-out proposals!

“The house is her Great Grandfather house. She spent her summers there and has always dreamed about living there. It’s one of her favorite homes and places to be in the world. She loves the west coast. It’s just a very meaningful place to her and it was a really big deal to have her share it with me. It seemed perfect. ” Joel.

Joel went to great lengths to coordinate with Katy’s family to arrange this proposal. Apparently Katy was incredibly attached to her Great Grandfather’s house and had many happy memories of the times she had spent there. Knowing this, Joel thought that this would be the perfect place to propose to Katy and a way for them to make Joel part of those happy memories too.

Gentlemen, take note, your proposal is not about your big idea, its all about the moment she has been dreaming of for years!

You can view the whole album of amazing pictures here.

What’s not to love with a story like this? Here at Paparazzi Proposals, we are frequently moved by the stories behind lots of the couples we work with. This low-key, beautiful surprise engagement scene just felt right for Joel and Katy. But sweeping romantic gestures are not limited to the West Coast, oh no! Look at Robert and Elizabeth’s Gramercy Park engagement photos: Robert donated a tree to Gramercy Park (New York) and had a sign made reading “Robert proposed to Elizabeth here on…”. By donating the tree to the park, he finally had access to the park, something they had discussed many times as a couple. It’s just one of the many lovely engagement stories in our archives. One day we will write a book about it all, but for now, take a look through our blog for inspiration and to just soak up the love!

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Jared contacted Paparazzi Proposals for some help to get everything in place and ready for this beautiful proposal.

With the sun setting in Central Park and rug with 24 red roses laid out the scene was set for Jared to ask Katie one very big question. After the proposal we spent some time with Jared and Katie to do a portrait session in and around Central Park.

You can view the whole album of pictures form the amazing proposal here.

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