How They Met

Hadlei was a manager at the supplement store at their local gym. Nick noticed her after returning from a church mission in Argentina, and immediately took to Instagram to ‘thoroughly stalk’ her social media, he admitted.

Under the guise of trying to decide on supplements, he contacted her to schedule meeting up at the gym to try some product samples.

The connection was instant, and mutual!

After a brief chat, Hadlei asked him for his phone and saved her number. She suggested they do something soon, and Nick happily agreed!

Nick was instantly attracted to Hadlei’s smile, and drawn in by how she wanted to be part of his life. She was attracted to his smile and build, and immediately impressed by how respectful and gentlemanly he was.

How They Knew

Hadlei insists that she knew from the very beginning that Nick was The One. Her decision to give him her number was the start of something she already knew would be incredible.

When the pair first started dating, Nick was in the middle of preparing for a bodybuilding competition and was impressed with how supportive Hadlei was— which is when he had the first inclination that they shared something special.

“She was always there helping me cook my food and keeping me company,” he gushed. “We got to know each other really well, and day after day, I was more attracted to her!”

A month or two after they started dating, he couldn’t stop thinking about her. They spent much of their time together, and their time apart they spent texting.

“My heart felt different with her!” Nick said, and that is when he knew for certain that he had found The One.

The Proposal

Nick knew Hadlei wanted a ring that was unique, so he worked with a family friend at a private diamond dealer to design the ring from scratch, inspired by antique designs. They kept it a secret and were able to complete it in just a few weeks, right in time for the big moment!

He set about the grand plan. After he had booked the plane tickets, he reached out to his friend, a business travel agency owner, to get a room at the fully booked Loews Coronado Bay Resort. He consulted Hadlei’s friends and her mom to plan a getaway that would be meaningful and special to her. Then, he coordinated with Paparazzi Proposals to determine the perfect plan for popping the question!

 View more stunning photos from their engagement!  

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Summertime means proposal season is in full swing. The weather is warm, the days are long and lazy, and the sunsets are incredible.

There’s no better place for an outdoor proposal than San Diego.  The coastal community’s year-round sunshine makes it one of the nation’s best proposal spots.

Whether you’re a lucky local or an out-of-town-er, we’ve come up with several different ways to take advantage of that amazing scenery when you pop the question

On the Beach

Perhaps the two of you like the ocean views but aren’t a fan of heights– or hikes!  If so, a beach engagement is a timeless classic, and San Diego delivers countless options for you to propose in style.  Upgrade your experience by arranging for a romantic picnic, or just a blanket and basket with champagne or wine to share a toast to celebrate after your partner says yes!

In the Park

The bench where you shared your first kiss.  The trails where you go on your Saturday morning runs together.  The lawns where you’ve had picnics and laughs, and the sights where you paused to share special moments.  Whether it’s where it all started or part of your daily routine, your favorite park is the perfect place to pop the question.

Choosing your favorite San Diego park as the location of your marriage proposal makes your engagement personal.  San Diego is full of amazing parks, including historic Balboa Park.  The 100 year old San Diego gem is known for  its Spanish-style architecture and stunning gardens.  All of the great scenery makes it an absolute perfect location for surprise engagement photography!

On a Cliff

Pop the question high above the swirling waves.  Asking your special someone to marry you at the La Jolla cliffs means that you are ensured privacy and an incredible view.  Sneak up here with a bottle of bubbly or arrange to have a blanket laid out with a dozen roses and your favorite wine.  As the two of you watch the sun set over the Pacific and bask in the ocean breeze, make it memorable by presenting your partner with a ring!

At the Zoo

Take your special someone on a global safari without ever leaving San Diego– by taking them to the zoo!  Maybe it was the location of your first date, or a glimpse into your future destination wedding or a dream honeymoon.  Whatever the case may be, the San Diego Zoo is a magical place to propose, and an incredible backdrop for engagement photography.

In a Vineyard

There’s a bit of sommelier in all of us!  If the two of you share a passion for wine tasting, this is the perfect proposal plan.  Have your own private wine tour before embarking on a quiet and private walk through the grapevines, where you can pop the question when the time is right.  Celebrate afterwards with a toast from a bottle of one of your favorite wines from the day’s tastings!  Or, follow John’s lead and arrange for a table complete with a dozen roses to be set up in the vineyard!

 Ready to pop the question?  Contact us for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts.  We are ready to help you plan and photograph your dream engagement in San Diego and beyond!

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They came across a blanket laid out on the ground.  Mariachi approached them and began to play.  That’s when Chad dropped to one knee, and presented Sandra with a sparkling engagement ring from Robbins Brothers!

After she said yes, the two embraced and kissed before sharing a dance to the music of the Mariachi.  Our photographer captured every beautiful, genuine moment, so now the couple can commemorate their beautiful engagement with gorgeous photos.

But as we know, every silver-screen worthy ending starts somewhere!  We spoke to Chad and Sandra to see where their love story started.

In the summer of 2005, while hundreds of moviegoers were having their own romantic date nights at the AMC movie theaters in Ontario, CA, two of the cinema’s employees were falling in love.

Sandra was training new hires at the theater, and Chad had just gotten a job there.  When he came in for his first day of training, he was struck by Sandra’s stunning beauty.  Chad knew Sandra was one of a kind, and was awed by her bubbly demeanor and winning smile.

Chad stood out to Sandra because of his outgoing personality.  He spoke his mind and was able to make her laugh instantly.  The two were immediately attracted to each other, but kept a working relationship.

When Chad found out that Sandra would soon be transferred away from his location to Fullerton to manage a theater there, he was devastated. The job that brought them together threatened to separate them for good, and he hadn’t let her know how he felt before she left.  He knew at that moment that she was the one, and vowed that if he ever saw her again he would try his best to convince her to go out on a date with him.

When Sandra came back to work in Ontario for a short time, he got his chance.  He asked her out on a picnic date, and she accepted.  Finally getting the chance to impress Sandra, Chad was nervous—but was able to make the experience beautiful and memorable.

“I knew instantly that he was different from any other guy I had met,” said Sandra.  “He put so much effort and detail into that date; from taking my favorite dessert (keeping coffee ice cream frozen in June is no easy feat!) to finding a beautiful scenic view!” she gushed.

That first date let Sandra know that she had met someone special, and the two continued to build a beautiful romance and friendship over the next 9 years.

San Diego was the place where they shared their first weekend getaway together, as well as where they celebrated their one-year anniversary, so when the time was right for Chad to pop the question, he knew that he wanted the magic moment to be there.

First, he shopped for Sandra’s stunning ring at Robbins Brothers.  The popular jeweler recommended Paparazzi Proposals’ services to help Chad plan and coordinate the perfect proposal moment.

After consulting with our team, Chad settled on the quiet, private spot in the park as the location for his marriage proposal, and wowed Sandra once more with an outdoor proposal reminiscent of their very first date.

View all of the photos from their romantic engagement, here.

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It was just a matter of where and when. He wanted everything to be perfect. The setting had to be just right, the moments leading up to it romantic. But that wasn’t enough. He also wanted to capture all of it, providing them with a way to chronicle this amazing moment in their relationship.

That’s where Paparazzi Proposals came in. With our unique surprise proposal photography, we were able to secretly photograph all of the moments leading up to, during and after his proposal, giving them genuine photos of the actual moment he dropped to a knee and proposed. He set up a private tour and tasting at Orfile Vineyards and Winery, which would provide a stunning backdrop for the moment they would become an engaged couple.

As they quietly sat sipping on wine and enjoying their unbelievably beautiful surroundings sitting amongst the vineyards, Paul made his move. As he professed how much she meant to him and how much he loved her, he dropped to a knee and asked “will you marry me.” Shocked and elated Harriet quickly said “yes!” Our paparazzi-style photographer, who had been discreetly snapping shots of the couple from afar, now popped out, and the two posed for some amazingly beautiful newly-engaged couple portraits. Take a look at all of the pictures from this magical moment here.

Harriet was thrilled Paul had hired Paparazzi Proposals to capture this incredible moment. They would now be able to let their family and friends in on this romantic and monumental event in their relationship, and cherish these mementos for a long time, even sharing with their children some day.

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