This love story began at work, but Heidi and Jacob didn’t know it, yet. Heidi was working as the DM for Aldi and Jacob was hired as a District Manager in training, and trained with Heidi for six weeks. However, throughout that time, even though they got to know each other better, it was strictly professional.

“In September, out of the blue, Jake asked me out to a Minnesota Twins game just for fun. We rode bikes from Jakes house downtown and had a fun filled evening over a few beers, some great food, and a beautiful night at the ballpark. At the end of the night, to my surprise, Jake got bold and leaned in to steal a first kiss.”

The turning point for Jacob and Heidi was after their first romantic vacation in Charleston.  They found a deeper, more meaningful love, a love Jacob never wanted to let go. He loves Heidi’s down to earth, down for an adventure, and all around wholesome nature. Originally, he arranged with Paparazzi Proposals to propose on the third day of their upcoming vacation in San Francisco. However, mid into their first day, Jacob couldn’t wait any longer. Who are we to stand in the way of true love? Our photographer was more than happy to adjust to Jacob’s request.

Jacob purchased the stunning ring from James Allen!

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Donald suggested they go on a walk near the bay, and when he got to Crissy Field, he dropped to one knee and presented her with a stunning Howard Engle ring.

She could barely contain her excitement as she exclaimed, “Yes!”

Behind their romantic proposal is a truly sweet modern love story!

How They Met:

Donald opted for the Picturesque Park Proposal Package so that after he proposed, they could enjoy the view and share a toast!

Donald was about to stop online dating for good; growing tired of the same worn-out small talk passed through the screen.

Where are you from? What do you do?

Summer had caught his attention in February of 2015, but he often took a long time to respond to her messages because he had already decided that the internet dating scene wasn’t quite for him.

So when Summer suggested they meet up the following Wednesday, he was happily surprised.

The day they agreed to meet in their hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina, a rare snowstorm was expected to touch down.  Summer, a Florida native, was nervous to drive in the snow.

Sensing her anticipation over a phone call to confirm their plans, Donald, a seasoned four-wheel-driver, offered to meet her at a restaurant nearby her house and end the date as soon as the snow began to fall.

“I felt so at ease talking with him and was anxious to meet the man who seemed so aloof in our past conversations,” said Summer.  “The moment I walked into the restaurant, he stood up to greet me and I knew there was something different about him.”

She was drawn in by his dark hair and his eyes, and charmed by his incredible manners and gorgeous smile.  She loved that he made her feel like a lady.

He immediately fell for her smile and the way she walked.

“It made my heart drop, and still does,” he gushed.

They had an incredible date, with conversation flowing easily between them.  Summer was impressed by how he immediately started asking her important questions— about her family, her life in North Carolina and what her ‘deal breakers’ were.

Donald was totally entranced, and didn’t want the date to end, but noticed the snow beginning to fall outside.

“He said, ‘Ok, I don’t want to scare you, but it’s snowing outside. Go ahead and go and I’ll take care of everything,’” Summer recalled.

“I told her not to worry, we would do a real date.  I just wanted her to get home safe so I could see her again,” Donald added.

How They Knew

Donald had two definitive moments where he knew Summer was The One.  The first was when he was sick and she took care of him, and he realized she loved him even when he wasn’t invincible. 

The second was when he saw her around her family, especially her nephew.  Her caring nature and her way with children made him realize he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her.

Summer said she usually has a four-night-a-week maximum rule for spending time with people she dates.  But she couldn’t stick to her guidelines when she started dating Donald.  On their third date, she already knew that he was the one— and each moment they spent together since only confirmed her initial beliefs.

The Proposal

Summer’s late father’s cufflinks and money clip, and her new engagement ring.

Donald’s proposal was as romantic as it was thoughtful.  He reached out to Summer’s mother to have her send her late father’s cufflinks and money clip, which he wore the day of to symbolize his presence when he asked Summer for her hand.

He also reached out to her best friend, Amanda, to brainstorm ideas that would make the day extra special.  He opted for a picturesque picnic proposal with a view, and reached out to Paparazzi Proposals to make sure their whole proposal was discreetly captured for them to remember for years to come!

After she said yes, the pair posed for some incredible portrait photos and popped a bottle of champagne to share a toast.  See their full photo slideshow, here.

Does this romantic proposal have you inspired?  Check out more San Francisco surprise engagement photography by Paparazzi Proposals.  Or, contact us today for a free consultation with one of our proposal experts.  We’re ready to help you plan and capture your dream proposal in San Francisco and beyond.  Our proposal experts can help you with everything from initial ideas to the thorough logistics of your perfect proposal plan!

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How They Met:

David asked Sophie to marry him the instant they met, three years ago at a San Francisco bar.

David booked the Picturesque Park Proposal package and added a musician to serenade them with their favorite song after he popped the question.

David was sitting and chatting with friends when he saw her approach out of the corner of his eye.  Their groups of friends were chatting.  He immediately thought she was the most beautiful person that he had ever seen, and was determined to start a conversation with her.

So he got creative.

“I decided to move from the standard pick up lines and exploit the fact that I was a foreigner, selling the idea by letting her know if she’d become Irish and I’d become American,” David explained.

She accepted, and they spent the rest of the night planning their fictional wedding, a telltale sign of events to come!

“It probably seemed super weird to everyone, but it’s a funny story now that we are wedding planning for real.”

She was immediately drawn to his height and his Irish accent.  He was attracted to her beauty and was charmed by the ease of their conversation.  Despite just meeting each other, there were no awkward silences or lulls when they spoke.

“It was like meeting an old friend after many years,” he revealed.

How They Knew:

For David, the connection was instant. 

He says he knew it the very night they met that they had a future together and was planning to ask her on a date, “After the appropriate amount of time (to appear like I was much cooler than I am),” he joked.

Sophie says there wasn’t a specific time that she knew she had found The One.  But the more time they spent together, the more it became apparent that they were meant to be.

“I can’t imagine what my life would be like without him,” she gushed.

The Marriage Proposal:

When David was ready to pop the question, he wanted everything to be perfect. 

He carefully selected the location based on Sophie’s love of the Golden Gate Bridge, and the good times they shared.

He chose Crissy Field as the location of his San Francisco marriage proposal because it was a place where the couple often went for strolls and caught up after a busy week.

“I knew that proposing here meant that when we go on our weekend walks, we can look over at the spot where it happened and remember the good memories created on that day,” he said.

He reached out to Paparazzi Proposals to make sure that a blanket, chilled champagne and a dozen roses were laid out at the picture perfect spot on the shore, with sweeping views of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.

David knew that Sophie loved her grandmother’s ring, and wanted to include it his proposal while still giving Sophie something that was all her own.  So he used the diamond from the ring in a new setting designed especially with Sophie in mind, from  Hollingsworth in Petaluma, California.

He made sure that all of their proposal day, from their stroll down the beach to the genuine look of happy surprise on Sophie’s face when he presented her with an engagement ring, was captured with surprise engagement photography!

View the couple’s full photo slideshow for more incredible photos of the big moment.

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Need some more inspiration? Check out some other San Francisco proposals we have planned and captured with surprise engagement photography!  Or, if you’re looking for the picture perfect spot to pop the question, check out the best places in San Francisco for proposal photography.  Paparazzi Proposals is the nation’s leading proposal planning and surprise engagement photography company.  We specialize in taking the stress out of your proposal day so that all you have to to is enjoy the moment while we capture it with gorgeous photos so you can remember the day for years to come. 

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We shot another great Golden Gate proposal last weekend, and the adorable photos made us tear up!

Eric brought Ariane to Battery Park, famous for its sweeping views of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.  As she took in the incredible views, he dropped to one knee and pulled out a stunning gold and silver engagement band!

After she said yes, he pointed out our photographer, who had discreetly captured it all, and the pair posed for some adorable photos.  View their full photo slideshow, here.

We get a lot of inquiries about Golden Gate marriage proposals, so we put together a list of our favorite San Francisco proposal photography locations with the Golden Gate in the background.

3 Places to Propose with the Golden Gate in the Background

Crissy Field

Elizabeth chose the Paparazzi Proposals Package plus a post-proposal portrait session to capture each moment of her Crissy Field proposal to boyfriend Carl.

Want your proposal to have it all?  This may be the location for you.  A gently winding promenade separates the park’s green from a stretch of classic central-Californian coastline, all set against a full view of the Golden Gate.  Plan a stroll for your special someone, including a picnic on the lawn or a toast by the shore.  After you pop the question, take in the abundant scenery!  This is the perfect spot for proposal photography– the varied views offer endless photo opportunities!

Baker Beach

Styse added a musician and a dozen roses to his proposal at Baker Beach.  So romantic!

If the beach is your style, take your proposal to the more private shores of Baker Beach.  With sand, surf and the Golden Gate, this location has everything you need for a beach proposal with a Golden Gate view. Class it up with a dozen roses or a musician serenading you with ‘your song.’

Battery Park

Follow Eric’s lead for an absolutely incredible “Yes!” moment.

For sweeping views of the Bridge and the harbor below, head to Battery Park.  The outlook cliff is made for picture-perfect moments, and proposing here means that you’ll capture the Golden Gate and a bird’s eye view of the harbor in your engagement photos.

Check out some of our other San Francisco proposals for inspiration.

Ready to pop the question? 

Contact us to day for a free consultation with a proposal expert.  We offer our services in cities nationwide, so wherever you are, we are ready to help you plan and capture your big moment.

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Having always wanted to visit San Francisco together, they agreed that the Golden Gate Bridge would make for the perfect backdrop for his picturesque proposal. Here’s another great proposal idea…reach out to Paparazzi Proposals! Adding our unique brand of proposal photography is yet another way to make your proposal even more creative!

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And just as interesting as this proposal idea is the story of how he and Johanna met!

Although they worked in different offices, Johanna in New York and Leo in Chicago, they got a chance to meet at a conference in Los Angeles back in 2007. Having spoken on the phone several times before, they were already intrigued by one another. When they finally met, their personalities immediately clicked. Johanna was just as gorgeous as he had imagined. While she was quickly drawn to his charismatic personality and smile.

Sadly, the meeting was brief as the two were forced to part ways when the conference ended. While they continued to stay in touch and hoped they would one day reunite, they eventually resigned to the fact that they may never live in the same city. Then, the company that introduced them provided a little more magic. Johanna was promoted and transferred to Chicago!

When Paparazzi Proposals suggested a stunning overlook at the Golden Gate Bridge, Leo jumped at the chance to propose there. As he put it, “bridges unite and permanently connect, like we just did.” We couldn’t have said it any better! After stopping to enjoy the amazing view of this iconic structure, Leo dropped to a knee, pulled out an amazing engagement ring from Ethan Lord Jewelers, and asked Johanna to marry him. One look at the pictures Paparazzi Proposals captured during this magical moment, and it’s pretty clear what her answer was!

Capture your engagement in style, like Leo did, with secret proposal photography!  Contact us to find out how you can plan and discreetly photograph your dream engagement.

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