How to Propose in Santorini: Romantic Marriage Proposal Ideas

Andrei & Jessa's Proposal Story in Santorini

How did you meet?

I volunteer with a special needs nonprofit and she is a special needs teacher. Met through allstarsclub

What is your love story?

I'm adopted from Russia she's adopted from China and has a sister with special needs. I help with special needs in denver and she's a special needs teacher. She started volunteering with our nonprofit and we clicked and we feel like the couple from Up. I knew she was the one as soon as we met. Wow she loves the special needs community and Jesus as much if not more than me. Only thing we are having to work through is that she can beat me in Mario Kart 10 times out of 10.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

4 years ago I visited santorini as a single bachelor. I met an older gentleman who was sitting on his store balcony painting scenes of oia and he gave me a rock. I told him if I ever get a girlfriend I'd come back and he could meet her and I'd propose in this town. 4 years later I told my gf I'm taking you to santorini she didn't believe me but once the flights were booked she was in shock. I even have a photo hanging in our house of the blue domes and staircase that I took back in 2019. I told her this is where ill propose one day and she would always laugh. I'm excited to go home and say that again and watch tears well up in her eyes.

What is your proposal story?

She knew we were coming to oia but didn't know where we were staying or when I'd ask. She thought we'd stay in some place off the strip but instead I booked us luxus vip right next to the blue domes. Sunday morning told her to get ready for church and then a photographer came into our front porch at sunrise. She was completely shocked I had a photographer that day (she thought we'd do it in evening or afternoon). I got down on one knee and proposed. I had a custom UP adventure box with the ring that said you and me we are in a club now. We spent the next 2 hours walking around santorini with our photographer exploring the empty streets just loving life and capturing those moments.

Best tip for proposing in Santorini

Hire a professional do it by or before sunrise. Look up cruise boats and do it on a day with 1 or 2 cruise boats if possible. Spend that extra grand and stay in the place you dream about. Don't cut corners and do it right. You only do this once you never want to say I wish I had done this. I feel like our engagement was perfect.

Proposed in Santorini in June

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer

Kadeem & Samantha's Proposal Story in Santorini

How did you meet?

Friends/Family

Proposed in Santorini in May

Photo Shoot Location: Imerovigli to Fira

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer

Gregory & John's Proposal Story in Santorini

How did you meet?

Friends/Family

What is your love story?

John and I met at a mutual friend's party that neither of us were planning to be at. We had our first date the following weekend and I started letting my friends know that this was the guy I was going to marry.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I had been to Santorini previously and knew right away that if I was lucky enough to find the one, proposing at the top of the caldera would be a magical moment in our lives.

What is your proposal story?

I arranged a photo shoot through Flytographer. They set me up with Ioannis, a very experienced photographer in Santorini. We communicated by email about setting up the proposal experience during one of the shots. John was completely surprised and we were able to capture the moment perfectly!

Proposed in Santorini in September

Photo Shoot Location: Imerovigli Village

Ioannis in Santorini for Flytographer

Nicholas & Brianna's Proposal Story in Santorini

How did you meet?

School

What is your love story?

High school sweet hearts!

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Santorini is the island of love!

What is your proposal story?

Woke up early to watch the beautiful Santorini sunrise in Oia.

Best tip for proposing in Santorini

Understand lighting, tourist spots. Kris, our photographer, knew this and was able to make appropriate recommendations to maximize our special moment.

Proposed in Santorini in August

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Kris in Santorini for Flytographer

Krista & Jacqueline's Proposal Story in Santorini

How did you meet?

Work

What is your love story?

We work together in the Emergency Room, Jackie’s a Pharmacist, I am a nurse! We had an instant connection and were friends for a while before realizing our feelings for each other. I (Jackie) knew Krista was the one because I couldn’t help but want to talk to her and be around her all the time. She made me laugh nonstop and I just loved being with her. No matter what it is we are doing I always have the best time simply because she is with me. I (Krista) knew Jackie was the one because I never felt this safe with another person before. My feelings are always valid, I feel like the most perfect person in the world when I’m with her, and there isn’t a time I don’t want to be around her.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

We had this Eurotrip planned for a few months and once I decided I wanted to propose, I knew Greece would be the most magical spot. The background, architecture, and ambiance of Santorini is once in a lifetime.

What is your proposal story?

I had an entire speech planned in my head and I kept reciting it the entire morning. Even when we were in the taxi on our way to the photo shoot I had an entire speech planned in my head and I kept reciting it the entire morning. Even when we were in the taxi on our way to the photo shoot Jackie said I didn’t say one word! I was so nervous! When we got to the spot, Stathis gave me the signal and I was so nervous that I took off my shoes when we had quite a bit to walk on these really sharp rocks! But I had the ring in my hand, And Jackie and Jackie was waiting for me so I kept going;. at one point I thought I cut myself. When we got to the spot I took a few pictures and then I got down on one knee. When we got to the spot I took a few pictures and then I got down on one knee. Jackie was in complete shock but all we kept doing was laughing, I was crying also and all I could say was “ I had a whole thing planned but I’m hysterical crying, will you marry me?”

Best tip for proposing in Santorini

It’s a little windy so make sure you have hairspray. Wear shoes that are easy to take on and off if you decide to not wear shoes during your photo shoot. It’s better to have a tan!

Proposed in Santorini in July

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer

Caleb & Lea's Proposal Story in Santorini

How did you meet?

School

What is your love story?

When her left lung collapsed twice from a spontaneous pneumothorax in 2016 and she was hospitalized for weeks. I couldn't imagine life without her and knew then and there that this is the person I want to dedicate my life and love to.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

She loves Greece and has been looking forward to going there for as long as I've known her. The country is so beautiful and romantic, I could think of no location more perfect!

What is your proposal story?

I booked for 6:30 PM without realizing that we would quickly adapt to the local schedule for μεσημέρι (mesiméri) so we had just woken up from a delicious lunch infused coma looking exactly like we had done just that. I woke us up with what I now realize is the lame excuse of visiting an art gallery for a vague event they were having and it was really important we get there on time. It's difficult to stress that as a priority when all you want to do is go back to sleep! On the way there I started to get nervous and totally forgot the exact series of actions I was supposed to take after spotting our photographer and sort of winged it which he VERY graciously adapted to (Thank you Stathis!!!). Of course I forgot what I had planned to say to her in that moment as well but I just spoke from the heart and told her how grateful I was to have had these years and experiences we have shared together and that I'd like to continue for our lifetimes. Our photographer captured the moment PERFECTLY and I couldn't be happier with the photos. It's huge to have that moment captured to remember for the rest of our lives. We look back on the pictures we have taken during our travels often and it's priceless to be able to see and remember this particular one with such details.

Best tip for proposing in Santorini

Book early! The evening is very busy, you want your photographer to be able to focus on what they do best and the effort of navigating crowds and timing shots between fellow tourists walking through interferes with that. Any time during the day is beautiful here, not just near sunset!

Proposed in Santorini in June

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer

Alexandre & Rosemarie's Proposal Story in Santorini

How did you meet?

School

What is your love story?

I know because every time I look in her eyes, I love her even a little bit more.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I knew I wanted to propose during a vacation. The question was just when and where. When we booked our tickets to greece I knew that I had to do it there, and what better place to do it in greece than on Santorini?

What is your proposal story?

We had a wonderful day touring the island. Then it was time to hike to Imerovigli for the secret meeting with our photographer, Spyros, and the nerves started to creep in. We had a 30 minutes walk up until reaching the shoot location, which revealed to be somewhat challenging for us. The view of Santorini's caldera was just amazing however. We initially missed the photoshoot location, for which we needed to take a subtle and narrow alleyway. We eventually made it, 20 minutes later than planned, and discovered this magnificent spot that is surrounded by Santorini's beauty. A place I am going to remember for the rest of my life. We next found Spyros, who was just a unknown guy for my partner, and asked him if he would take some pictures of us. After a few shots, I kneeled down and pronounced: Rosemarie, veux-tu m'épouser? Which stands for Rosemarie, will you marry me in french. After a long and emotional silence, she said yes, like her breadth had been taken away from her. We recomposed ourselves before continuing the photoshoot. We roamed the town of Imerovigli until it was over, as fast as it started. We had so much fun. Feelings and emotion that vastly transcend words. They will stay with us forever.

Best tip for proposing in Santorini

If you climb Imerovigli be sure to have a loose schedule, because it takes more time than the GPS says if you take the route overseeing the caldera.

Proposed in Santorini in May

Photo Shoot Location: Imerovigli Village

Spyros in Santorini for Flytographer

Michael & Lauren Ostrom's Proposal Story in Santorini

How did you meet?

Work

Proposed in Santorini in October

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Stathis and Christina in Santorini for Flytographer

Roberto's Proposal Story in Santorini

What is your love story?

I met Tania at a music festival like any normal millennial :) and we've known each other for seven years now. We started as friends and then realized we were meant to be more than friends so we started dating. I was always astonished by her kindness and her love, I knew she was the one when my family pulled me to the side and said: "Tania is special and she looks at you with her heart". I always had a feeling she was the one but hearing from my mom and sisters drove it home for me. I had been planning on proposing for over a year but also wanted the proposal to be something as special as she was to me. I finally decided that Europe one of our favorite continents had to be the place I just didn't know where and I figure I would just ask her to marry me during the trip when the time felt right. Essentially I had planned to carry a ring with me the entire time until I felt it was right, fortunately, Tania became obsessed with Santorini and I settled on proposing there. Tania found you guys on Pinterest sent me a link and asked me to sign up so that we get a chance of winning a photoshoot for the future but instead I gifted her the shoot for her birthday and told her a shoot for the "gram" would be awesome but what she didn't know was that the photo shoot would be more than a shoot and actually would document the surprise proposal on the magical island of Santorini.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

We decided to do a Summer 2019 Europe trip and of all the places we were going to my then-girlfriend Tania was excited about Santorini. I being a guy had heard about Santorini but was more familiar with other Greek Islands, after a little research I discovered through other photos that Santorini was truly a beautiful place full of romance and it just made sense to propose there. We visited other beautiful places on our trip, places like Paris, Budapest, and London but Santorini just stood out as a place for the perfect proposal. Now that it is all said and done I could not be more happy with my choice in location, Santorini is truly a magical place and a place we will visit as often as possible. The sunsets, the views, and the Greek hospitality make for an amazing gateway.

What is your proposal story?

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous but thanks to Spiros the shoot went off without a hitch. Spiros made a last-minute call the day before and decided to take me to the proposal location at the end of the shoot so that we would have optimal lighting. The call made perfect sense and worked in our favor but that just meant that I had to keep it cool a little longer than I intended which was really hard but well worth it. Spiros took to his secret spot on a hill overlooking the volcano and the famous Santorini backdrop and man was that a sight to see. I got down on one knee and asked all while trying to remember the tips I read on your website. The memory is beautiful and the special and one that I am truly grateful to have had Flytographer on my side to make possible.

Proposed in Santorini in September

Photo Shoot Location: Imerovigli Village

Spyros in Santorini for Flytographer

Brandon's Proposal Story in Santorini

What is your love story?

We met at a meet and greet for my best friends wedding. My now fiancé was a guest of the brides cousin

What made you choose this proposal destination?

We were on a family vacation and this was the most beautiful spot on the island in my opinion.

What is your proposal story?

Kimon acted like he was struggling taking selfies of himself so he asked my fiancé to take some pics of him. He offered to take some pics of my family to update his portfolio. He then asked to take pics of us and that was my cue to get down and propose. It went off without any malfunctions lol.

Proposed in Santorini in June

Photo Shoot Location: Imerovigli Village

Kimon in Santorini for Flytographer

David's Proposal Story in Santorini

What is your love story?

I believe in love at first sight because she stole my heart the first time we started dating, almost 4 years ago. the way she looks at me is the reason why I knew she is the one, that look of true love.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

She went to Santorini once with her girl friends and she loved it, so she always had the dream to go there with her loved one. I wanted her wish to come true. There is something special about Santorini that can't compared to other places.

What is your proposal story?

Thanks to flytographer, Miltos (the photographer), and the location I chose (Sophia Suites in Imerovigli) that made everything i dreamed a reality. It was hard to keep everything months in advance a secret but we made to the very end. I convinced her that we were going out for dinner for our last night in Santorini and actually she was sad because of that. But the moment she realized it wasn't just a dinner, she started crying and laughing at the same time, i will never forget that magical moment and then i went on my knee and asked the question. SHE SAID YES! Perfect sunset, perfect santorini, perfect location, perfect setup with flowers and candles. DREAM PROPOSAL COME TRUE!

Proposed in Santorini in September

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Miltos in Santorini for Flytographer

Deleted's Proposal Story in Santorini

What is your love story?

We meet through her sister and her boyfriend originally. I knew she was the one after several months living together with no arguments and nothing but good vibes.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

She has a Greek background and the scenery at this location only made it fitting to the proposal.

What is your proposal story?

Proposal went better than expected although she didn’t remember anything I said. She cried while I asked as I was hoping that was a good thing, which it was because she said yes!

Proposed in Santorini in September

Photo Shoot Location: Imerovigli Village

Ioannis in Santorini for Flytographer

Juliana's Proposal Story in Santorini

What is your love story?

We met through a mutual friend. From the first day we hung out, I knew she was the one.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

We have both always dreamed of going to Santorini. I wanted it to be a place that we held dear to our hearts.

What is your proposal story?

September 7, 2018 I began planning my proposal to Tati months before we embarked on our trip to Greece. I knew this moment had to be perfect. I hired a photographer @flytographer, and began looking for the ring. Once I found the ring, I was informed the ring was no longer available and there was only 2 left. I was in a bidding war with a stranger, who happened to be Tati, for the SAME RING! After a few weeks of going back and forth with @bluenile, the ring arrived to the house. I asked Tati’s mom to hide the ring for me, without knowing Tati had asked her to do the same. Fast forward to our trip… We arrived to Santorini, I anxiously waited for Friday the 7th to approach. I kept reminding myself to pay it cool so Tati wouldn’t catch on. The day had arrived, throughout the morning I kept insisting that we head back to the hotel in order to freshen up and head over to the Skaro’s rock to see the sunset. We arrived to the location 2 hours before the set time I had arranged with the photographer. We chose to head over to a roof top bar and grab a few drinks until it was time to head down to see the “sunset”. It was time…… The photographer texted me saying to start making our way down slowly. With every step I took my heart began to palpitate vigorously. I needed this moment to be everything she ever dreamed. We reached the chapel in front of Skaro’s rock, Kimonas (photographer) was there pretending to be a tourist and waiting for my cue to approach us. I asked Tati to take a selfie with me to signal Kimonas to come over. He asked if we would like him to take a picture of us on my phone, then shortly after asked if we would like him to take a picture with his camera and I rushed to say yes. I quickly put my fanny pack on the side and tried to put the ring box in my back pocket without Tati noticing. We got into position for the picture and that’s when I looked at her and said, “You know I love you, right?” Tati immediately caught on and asked, “Wait are you proposing right now?” I kneeled down and said, “Yes, will you marry me?”. She quickly reached in her purse and pulled out a box and said “Only if you marry me.”

Proposed in Santorini in September

Photo Shoot Location: Imerovigli Village

Kimonas in Santorini for Flytographer

Paul's Proposal Story in Santorini

What is your love story?

We met a university ski trip. All of the Greek societies from the unis came together and we spent 3 days at the snow fields in Australia. We were skiing down the mountains and Kat had reached the bottom. Paul came through, and collected (completely bowled Kat over like a 10pin set) on the ski slope. Some strong language was exchanged and we went our seperate ways. Later on mutual friends introduced us. We started chatting and got along very well. We then continued speaking and went on many dates after the ski trip and got along incredibly well. We knew we were each other’s soul mates within the first year. Our families, values and passions were mirror images of each other. We have travelled the globe together and have cherished every moment together. 5 years later, we found ourselves engaged in Santorini. A picture perfect love story :)

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Having a Greek background, Santorini seemed to be the perfect location for a romantic and picturesque proposal! It will now definitely hold a special place close to our hearts.

What is your proposal story?

I wanted a really personal and romantic proposal with the backdrop of the beautiful Caldera. I organised a private dinner at a beautiful restaurant that was decorated beautifully with a floral arrangement and love heart shaped candle arrangement. I told Kat that I had organised a nice dinner for her birthday that had just passed (as we were previously working in the UK and did not get a chance to properly enjoy the birthday celebrations). We arrived at the private dinner and upon arriving took Kat in the centre of the candle arrangement and popped the question! She said yes!

Proposed in Santorini in July

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Kimonas in Santorini for Flytographer

Ryan's Proposal Story in Santorini

What is your love story?

We met in the library at college. She sat down next to me, and thought I was cute so she struck up a conversation with me.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Greece was her dream vacation for her whole life, and the winery overlooking the Caldera had an amazing view, the ability to have some privacy, and plenty of food and wine to celebrate with afterwards.

What is your proposal story?

The proposal went great. The winery helped me arrange a private tour for us, and afterwards Kimonas pretended to be with the winery offering a complimentary photo of us overlooking the Caldera. He positioned us for the best photo, and was in perfect position when I went down on my knee. Amanda was so surprised, at first she thought I was falling.

Proposed in Santorini in May

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Kimonas in Santorini for Flytographer

Larry's Proposal Story in Santorini

What is your love story?

Love at first sight.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

We originally decided to visit Greece to cross off a bucket list item. Santorini is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world and so I had to take advantage of the beautiful sunsets and scenery!

What is your proposal story?

With the help of Fiona and Kimon we came up with the perfect game plan. I pretty much followed the shoot details. Isabella was under the impression that we were going to a fancy lounge for drinks. The proposal took her completely off guard. Kimon played the "friendly tourist" role very well and we had a great shoot.

Proposed in Santorini in May

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Kimon in Santorini for Flytographer

Durgesh's Proposal Story in Santorini

What is your love story?

We met at a friend’s brunch party in DC, and started talking about famous chefs and their restaurants. She hadn’t been to one particular chef’s flagship restaurant, which happened to be my favorite one, so we set a date and went. We’ve been visiting cool restaurants and places ever since.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Greece was on top of both of our bucket lists, so when we finally booked our flights, I knew it couldn’t happen anywhere other than Santorini, the most romantic place in the world.

What is your proposal story?

We love flytographer, and try to do one cool photo shoot a year, so luckily I had this as a cover. Toward the end of our photo shoot, Ioannis led us to a private veranda overlooking the caldera which is where I proposed. Luckily she said yes! We followed this with a beautiful dinner and a private fireworks show!

Proposed in Santorini in May

Photo Shoot Location: Oia Village

Ioannis in Santorini for Flytographer

Gurjit's Proposal Story in Santorini

What is your love story?

We have know each other at the aged 16 from working at the same place. We have always been friends but not very close, and at the time we were both in relationships. Things didn't work out in both our relationships and she had a child with her ex in 2011. Our small circle of friends helped to bring support and we became closer. I just wanted to help her, look after the Alfie and be a shoulder to lean on. Fast forward to now, 7 years later; Our son is nearly 7, we brought our first house together in 2017 and proposing was the final piece in the jigsaw.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Santorini is beautiful with views that go for miles and miles, had a sense of romance when you look at the pictures and culture which is important. I loved the place and always wanted to go, likewise with my fiancé. So thought it would be ideal to create a surprise proposal in Santorini.

What is your proposal story?

Planning started in September 17 and I proposed on 12 April 2018 I always planned for the proposal to be out of the UK, but just need to get her out of the country with alarm bells ringing. I told her three days before that we were going for a Spa day near London, where we would be stopping over. This allowed me to say that we going out for a posh meal in the evening. On the morning of the surprise holiday I still had to pack the main suitcase, whilst she was in the shower and get it into the boot before she got out. Everything went to plan and then spend 6 hours on the road due to traffic, and nearly giving me a heart attack. So the sat nav was set to take us to a meet and great parking 10mins away from the airport, where the first surprise was knowing that I would be taking her away. On arrival she was clueless, and looked petrified but i reassured her that we were going away for a couple of days. Not revelling the location until before we board the flight. So got to the airport check in the main suitcase (after she checked what I had packed) then we just had to wait for the gate number to appear. When it did, i realised that this was just the start, and when she finally did see where we were going the tears could not be contained. On arrival to Andronis Boutique, our hotel, I had already set up a fake competition with the assistant of Georgios Giourtzidis, the chief concierge weeks prior. I requested whether it was possible on check in that we could fill out a fake competition to win a photoshoot in Santorini. Obviously, we would be the only ‘winners’ and the only ones completing this form. A day later, the hotel would post a congratulatory letter to our room, the night before the shoot. It sounded like a legitimate opportunity, when I think about it. And it completely worked, she believed it all. So the day of the shoot we got told it would be a afternoon shoot and we would be getting picked up at 4.20 where we would be taken to the designation (I prearranged this also) On meeting Kimon Kaketsis, I knew from then that this would be so easy and straightforward. I felt instantly at ease with him. He took us to various spot and took some stunning pictures, then finally lead me to the proposal spot. I set my go pro up and was ready. I stood there looking into her eyes, i was ready to make her my fiancé, my future wife.

Proposed in Santorini in April

Photo Shoot Location: Imerovigli Village

Kimon in Santorini for Flytographer