How They Met:

David and Jill met at work in their hometown of Buffalo.

“I wish I could tell you we met in some exotic place under the stars, or someplace sexy like the Caribbean, but that’s just not the case here,” David said, comically.  But it was the effort that David put in just to meet Jill that makes their love story romantic, no matter the setting.
The two crossed paths at work, and David noticed her immediately. He thought she was “drop-dead gorgeous,” and wanted to get to know her. He thought about how he could see her again, and reached out to one of his coworkers who worked directly with Jill to get him into some of the meetings they attended together.

Falling in Love:

Every time their paths “crossed,” David struck up conversation and turned on the charm.

Jill was impressed that he was able to make her laugh. She ultimately agreed to go on a date with him, despite their mutual concern about dating someone they worked with.
“Neither one of us could say no!” He said. “Something just drew us to each other.”
On their first date, conversation was easy. They spoke all night, with Jill revealing at one point that she thought she was never going to get married. David immediately thought he was going to change her mind. During that meal, he already had decided that one day, he would ask Jill to marry him.
He simply knew that he couldn’t live with out her.
They went out on two more dates that week, and by Friday, Jill had reversed her opinion on marriage. She knew David was The One, even after just one week of dating.
As they got to know each other, their initial feelings were confirmed. Being together was easy. They both work high-pressure jobs, but when they were together, all of the stress seemed to melt away. Thinking back on their respective paths, David and Jill decided that it was nothing short of fate that brought them together. They felt lucky to have met each other.

The Proposal:

David said Jill knows him better than anyone, so she had an idea that he was going to propose on their weekend getaway to NYC.

He wanted to make sure that the proposal itself was a surprise tailored to Jill’s interests.
Jill loves photography, so David searched the web and came across Paparazzi Proposals‘ unique approach to surprise engagement photography.  He knew instantly it would be perfect for his proposal with a view.
“Who wants to take a crappy selfie stick up there and mess around with that spoiling the ambiance, when you can surreptitiously have [Paparazzi Proposals] follow you around and get the best shots!” He said. “It’s a pretty baller little twist to add to the night, and now we can remember this trip for the rest of our lives,” said David.
So on a Saturday night, he took Jill on a tour of Top of the Rock. With the Manhattan night skyline in the background, he dropped to one knee and presented her with a stunning ring from Reed’s Jewelers in their hometown.
And of course, she said, “Yes!”
David added that he wanted Jill to be able to show off their big moment to friends and family with professional photos. View their full proposal slideshow for more of their incredible photos.

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You want the moment of your proposal to be memorable. It is a once-in-a-lifetime event that the two of you should cherish forever. The best way to make sure your big day is stunning: pick the right location! We’ve put together a list of our favorite NYC proposal spots, which serve as perfect backdrops for surprise engagement photography!

Top of the Rock

This proposal is all about NYC! Whether you’re visiting from out of town, or a native New Yorker, the Top of the Rock is the perfect place for an iconic proposal moment. Some of our favorite Top of the Rock proposal moments so far include:

• Jae and Xue’s Cloud 9 Proposal: Jae popped the question in a romantic blanket of dreamy clouds.
• Oray and Julia’s Top of the Rock Proposal: Oray took his whirlwind romance with Julia to the next level by proposing high above NYC.

Brooklyn Bridge

Just because you’re in Brooklyn doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice phenomenal views! A proposal at the Brooklyn Bridge Park or on the Bridge itself is a bit quieter than a Manhattan engagement. Plus, the two of you will be able to see the entirety of Manhattan while you stroll over the East River, or in the park! Some of the best bridge proposals we’ve seen so far:

• Tim and Sydney’s Proposal in Brooklyn Bridge Park
• Andre and Mikaela’s Brooklyn Bridge Proposal

Central Park

Central park is the pride and joy of the city. And with miles of meandering pathways, fountains, statues, reflection pools and even a zoo, it is the perfect place to pop the question, year-round.

• Rusty and Jessica’s Romantic Proposal
• Matt and Jake’s Bow Bridge Proposal
• Rahim and Ria’s Bethesda Fountain Engagement

Rooftop Proposal

Whether it’s at a hotel, or on the top of your own apartment, a rooftop proposal is a perfect way to propose with a view! You are still in the heart of Manhattan, but removed from all the hustle and bustle. Check out how these marriage hopefuls dropped down to one knee hundreds of feet above the ground:

Colin and Irene’s Apartment Proposal:  Every night, they shared a toast on their rooftop with a view.  So when the time came to propose, Colin wanted it to be in their special spot.

Michael and Caitlin’s Hotel Rooftop Engagement: She always dreamt of a  rooftop engagement.  So when Michael whisked his small-town girl away to the big city for the weekend, he chose this private hotel rooftop for his proposal!

Ready to plan your own proposal with a view?  Simply seeking NYC proposal ideas? Either way, Paparazzi Proposals has you covered.  Check out some of our favorite NYC Proposals for inspiration.  And when you’re ready to pop the question,  contact us for a free proposal planning consultation. With our unique brand of surprise engagement photography, we can help you both plan and photograph your dream engagement.  And if you’re not in NY, it’s not a problem.  Our services are available everywhere!

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On November 2^nd of this past year, Oray and Julia were preparing to go on their first date.

Both Oray and Julia had had a long series of bad dates and poor experiences by the time they were set to meet each other.  Each of them had separately vowed that this would be their last date before they both abandoned the quest to find that person to spend the rest of their lives with.

Little did they know, they would fall in love instantly on that first date.  Oray says he knew Julia was The One from the moment he met her.  Her kind, caring nature shone through and immediately made clear to him that this was the woman he had been looking for, the partner he wanted to share the rest of his journey with.

“Every day since then has just convinced us more that we were meant to be together,” said Oray.

Knowing they wanted to be together, the couple quickly began to discuss plans for the future.   They originally agreed to wait for a full year from the date that they had met in order to get engaged, but Oray wanted to completely surprise his love by proposing earlier than expected.

So, 7 months into his whirlwind romance with Julia, he reached out to her daughters for advice. He wanted them to be part of the whole process, and knew they’d help him dream up exactly the experience that Julia wanted.

They set about helping him pick a ring that suited her style, and meaningful date—Julia’s mother’s birthday.

To make sure their mother had her dream proposal, complete photos to document the couple’s beautiful love story, her daughters immediately referred Oray to Paparazzi Proposals.

“One daughter sent me the link to Paparazzi Proposals, and I was off to the races!” Oray said.  “They helped me pick the spot and with all the planning.  The Top of the Rock could not have been a better spot!  The views were incredible.”

And so, on June 6th, with the sun shining and with sweeping, photogenic views of all of Manhattan in the background, Oray dropped to one knee and presented Julia with a stunning ring from Kay Jewelers.

Truly surprised and beaming with happiness, she accepted! And our sneaky snapper was there to capture every gorgeous moment of their proposal.  Now, the couple has yet another way to include Julia’s daughters in the magical moment—stunning photographs to commemorate another chapter in their true love story.

See all of the photos from their amazing engagement, here.

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Kristen had no clue what Mike had up his sleeves.

The first date is usually a good indication of where you see yourself with someone. We’re sure that Mike and Kristen’s first date was more than insightful. They probably saw fireworks based off their smiles. The two were in New York City over the Valentine’s Day weekend. Valentine’s Day in New York City is romantic and with the help of Paparazzi Proposals, we were able to help Mike plan his perfect proposal. With Paparazzi Proposals’ wonderful ideas, your proposal with be perfect. The Top of the Rock was the location that Mike chose and the rest is history. Dropping down to one knee is one of the most important moments in your life. Paparazzi Proposals was able to capture that for Mike and Kristen. Congratulations to the newly engaged couple!

Take a look at Mike and Kristen’s engagement album! 

New York City will make you fall in love. It’s like no other city in the world. Check out these other New York City proposals.

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With Paparazzi Proposals on your side, the possibilities are endless. If you have some idea as to what you want, our experts will help fill in the blanks and bring this proposal to perfection. Are you wondering how it works? How do our photographers blend with the surrounds? Click here to check out how it works! Do you want to capture the exact moment you propose? Click here to get connected with us.

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