So he opted to pop the question on the pristine Pacific coastline as our sneaky snapper captured the very moment he dropped to one knee, and Jordan’s incredible reaction!  Watch the entire engagement unfold in their beautiful proposal slideshow.

If you’re looking for some inspiration for your own San Diego marriage proposal, get inspired by checking out more San Diego engagements we’ve helped plan and discreetly capture.  And, if you’re ready to start planning your engagement today, contact us for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts!  We know the most romantic, picturesque places in San Diego to pop the question, and we’re ready to help you get started on an absolutely perfect proposal plan!  With easy-to-book, location-based proposal photography packages, we’re ready to help you pull off and capture your perfect San Diego surprise engagement!

Rafael shared with us the sweet inspiration behind his proposal plan, and more about how he and Jordan met and fell in love!

The Love Story:

Rafael and Jordan met in Atlanta in February 2011.  They were both out with friends for a night on the town when Jordan captured his heart.  He introduced himself and was instantly intrigued by her bright and energetic spirit.  He could immediately tell there was something special about her and shortly after, asked her out on their first date!

As they spent time together, it became more and more apparent that he had found The One!  Jordan was attending vet school two hours away at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama, and Rafael said He says he knew for sure that he couldn’t spend his life without her by how much he missed her when she was gone!

The San Diego Marriage Proposal:

A lot of thought went into planning this gorgeous beach engagement!  After picking out the beautiful engagement ring at Robbins Brothers, he contacted Paparazzi Proposals to help him work out all the logistics, and to make sure the magic moment was captured with beautiful surprise proposal photography!

“I felt as though all the elements of the San Diego coast line symbolized my feelings for her,” said Rafael. “The sand symbolized how she has always kept me grounded along with each grain of sand representing only a fraction of the love I have for her.  The ocean symbolized how refreshing and renewed I felt with each touch from Jordan. The sky reflected the endless possibilities that the future held for us and how I always felt that I was one with heaven in her presence.”

Too cute!  Rafael was able to pull off the ultimate surprise engagement, and our sneaky snapper captured it all without her ever knowing he was there!

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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.

Need some inspiration for your proposal? Check out our gallery of stunning engagements that we have captured, in California and nationwide, and  contact us when you’re ready to commit!  We will help you plan your dream proposal, and make sure a photographer is there to secretly capture each moment of genuine joy with incredible engagement photography.  With locations everywhere, whenever you’re ready to pop the question, we are ready to document it with stunning photos.

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You have it all planned out. A dozen red roses, a limo to chauffeur you to and from dinner, and a reservation at the priciest restaurant in all of San Diego. While at dinner, you step out from the table, and over and the clinking of silverware and the chatter of the other diners, you get down on a knee and propose. BORING!

You can do WAY better than that. This is the biggest moment in your relationship. Sure, your partner will remember it no matter what you do, but why not get a little more creative and shoot for an even more romantic and memorable way to pop the big question.

Picture this…you and your partner calmly floating along the canals of the Coronado Cays in a Venetian-style Gondola. As you relax, with your gondolier gently guiding you through the water, your minds are be swept away to the magical waterways of Venice, Italy. Now is your time, the perfect opportunity to profess your love, get down on a knee and propose! Why stop there? Make this proposal even more magical by having Paparazzi Proposals‘ unique brand of proposal photography capture every second of this amazing moment in your relationship!

Our paparazzi-style photographers, using a telephoto lens, are always perfectly positioned to secretly capture all of your romantic ride, and more importantly, the magic of the exact moment you propose! Once you are back on dry land, they’ll pop-out, providing yet another special surprise for your new fiancee! Now it’s time to take some beautiful portrait shots, perfect for your an engagement announcement or save the date!

Is a gondola ride not for you? No problem! Here are a few other creative San Diego proposals we have helped pull off and capture! Trust us, your fiancee will be thrilled you chose to memorialize the joy and excitement of this once-in-a-lifetime moment in your relationship with Paparazzi Proposals. Share these genuine photos of the very moment you officially got engaged with family, friends, and…maybe even someday your kids!

Contact us and let us help you plan and secretly photograph your perfect San Diego proposal today!

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