Proposal Ideas

Since 2013, Flytographer has captured thousands of surprise proposal photos all around the globe. Explore romantic proposal ideas and tips from real couples, enjoy their heartwarming love stories, and discover how their big “Will you marry me?” moment unfolded.


Benedict's Proposal Story in Paris

What is your love story?

We met on instagram when my beautiful fiancé randomly followed me and I said "Hey, this girl is too beautiful for me not to take my shot." So I did and here we are almost 3 years later, engaged!

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Paris is Uju's favorite city in the world so it was a no brainer.

What is your proposal story?

I purposely planned a "vacation photo shoot" 3 days into our trip to try and throw my now fiancé off the trail and make think it was a birthday trip. It had rained early that morning but the sun came up perfectly for the time for our shoot and my now fiancé was swept off her feet!

Proposed in Paris in August

Photo Shoot Location: Trocadéro & Eiffel Tower

Rachael in Paris for Flytographer


Stan & Manvi's Proposal Story in Vienna

How did you meet?

School

What made you choose this proposal destination?

After graduating college, we traveled to Europe as our first big trip together. Vienna was the highlight of the trip - we fell in love with the city, the gardens, and the coffee and pastries! And it was where we first said "I love you", so it has had a special place in our hearts ever since. Coming back to Europe, we wanted to visit Vienna again, and I knew it was the perfect place to propose. It gave us the chance to re-live those memories and experience and celebrate in a place we love that's so special to us.

What is your proposal story?

We had amazing memories from Volksgarten in the heart of the city, and wanted something that was beautiful and a little away from the crowds. The day of was fantastic and we explored all of our favorite places and highlights from our first trip before heading to Volksgarten for sunset. It started pouring rain as we got there, but we enjoyed a few drinks under a patio and decided to explore the garden as the rain settled. Florentina, our photographer, was waiting for us and offered to take a picture - that's when I proposed! It was an amazing moment, and the rain only made it more fun and magical. After that we did a full photoshoot in the rain in the garden and in the streets nearby. It definitely didn't go exactly as planned, but it was absolutely perfect!

Proposed in Vienna in June

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Florentina in Vienna for Flytographer


Tanner & Kaylee's Proposal Story in Nice

How did you meet?

Work

What is your love story?

I knew she was the one when it felt like our life’s fit like a perfect puzzle. Our love developed so easy and I knew that she was the one I was supposed to do life with.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

We were traveling to France for our first international trip and I knew wanted to make the trip truly special. I chose Nice because she is an ocean lover and knew she would love to have Nice be a city forever apart of our story!

What is your proposal story?

I told her we were going to a fancy dinner and to dress nicely. On the way to dinner I suggested we stop at Castle Hill to see the views of Nice. We were taking photos when I asked her if she wanted to go to the top level with a waterfall but instead of going to the top I got down a knee and popped the question!

Best tip for proposing in Nice

Make sure the address is typed correctly on the Uber app on your way to castle hill or else your plans maybe be altered!

Proposed in Nice in September

Photo Shoot Location: Castle Hill

Gaetan in Nice for Flytographer


Zachary & Nikki's Proposal Story in Honolulu

How did you meet?

Hinge

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Couldnt think of a more beautiful place than Hawaii.

What is your proposal story?

I told my now fiancée that we were going on a private excursion where animals were involved. I convinced her we were meeting a man on the beach named Will, who looks like a smaller version of Dwayne Johnson. I decided to take a selfie once on the beach and that was our photographer's cue who was standing by to help with taking a "better photo". He distracted her perfectly while I got on one knee.

Best tip for proposing in Honolulu

Buy a ring box that doesnt look like a ring box.

Proposed in Honolulu in September

Photo Shoot Location: Waialae Beach Park (South Shore)

Enzo in Honolulu for Flytographer


Alex & Yesenia's Proposal Story in Rome

How did you meet?

School

What is your love story?

You just kinda of know. It’s hard to explain but there comes a point where you know you can’t live without that person. We have the same goals and interests despite being opposites, but you just know at some point.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Opportunity and help from family and friends.

What is your proposal story?

Well nothing went as planned haha. We were supposed to be in our hotel room early after our tour of the Vatican, but we randomly ran into friends near the Spanish steps when we made a pit stop to do some shopping. 4 hours later we still weren’t back in the hotel so I can come up with a story about how we have reservations of a nice restaurant with a view of the colosseum. Still being with our friends and even though we were having a good time, we needed to go! I had to come up with a man excuse that my stomach hurt and we needed to rush to the hotel so I can use the restroom asap. I was texting our photographer the whole time telling her about the mess, but she was amazing. It didn’t go as planned but I guess that makes it that much more special. She didn’t expect it to happen at all.

Best tip for proposing in Rome

Give yourself more than a month to plan it all. I got lucky Roberta was able to help me on such short notice!

Proposed in Rome in September

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer


Austin & Lynslee's Proposal Story in Lake Como

How did you meet?

School

What is your love story?

We met in church school at 13 but officially started dating in high school. We really each others presence and getting to know one another. Though we drifted apart during our college years, we found our paths crossing again after graduation and moved to New York to have a new adventure. We knew we were the one for each other because everything fell into place and we love everything about each other.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

We've seen photos online of Lake Como so we knew this was the ideal spot to profess our love and commitment.

What is your proposal story?

We had a photoshoot scheduled during our week long Italy trip and our photographer had a code word for when we reached the location I wanted to propose, and when he said it I popped the question. Right after I proposed, it started raining so it was like the universe really wanted it to happen.

Best tip for proposing in Lake Como

Get there early to avoid any crowds and ask your photographer plenty of questions because they'll know the venue better than anyone (especially if it's an international or far location).

Proposed in Lake Como in August

Photo Shoot Location: Varenna

Mattia in Lake Como for Flytographer


A.J.'s Proposal Story in Palma de Mallorca

Proposed in Palma de Mallorca in September

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Aimee in Palma de Mallorca for Flytographer


Andrew & Nick's Proposal Story in Berlin

How did you meet?

Tinder

What is your love story?

We met online actually Both if us had just gotten out of a long term relationship. it was great to click with someone who had the same experiences. We instantly hit it off and it was love ever since. I always say “ I can’t believe you’re real” because since meeting it has been a fairytale.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

The city of Berlin is historical and beautiful with amazing backgrounds for photos and beautiful architecture.

What is your proposal story?

Nick had no clue that any of this was happening. I had told him that we were meeting with a tour guide (Irene) and she even played into it at first. Nick was completely fooled even tho Irene was already taking pictures at that point. Then at the last minute I pulled the ring out of my back pocket and he said “what are you doing”. He was completely taken by surprise

Best tip for proposing in Berlin

Everything was great. The proposal location was at the advice of Irene our photographer. She had shown me samples of locations she had previously shot at and was so professional. Everyone should use her!

Proposed in Berlin in September

Irene in Berlin for Flytographer


Nick & Caroline's Proposal Story in Tokyo

How did you meet?

School

What is your love story?

Our love story is very nonstandard. Caroline and I went to Southern Illinois University at the same time. One strange night we both ended up at our best friends house (who were married to each other) for a party and we specifically remember making prolonged eye contact with each other and separately thinking the other was cute. We then never saw each other again until 5 years later. I would always tell her best friend even before I truly met her that Caroline was beautiful and one day I’d marry her and she would always say that’s impossible since Caroline moved to South Carolina and I was in Texas. I then got a job in North Carolina and never forgot that Caroline was in South Carolina and I knew it was my opportunity to take a shot at finally dating her. Eventually Caroline’s best friend convinced her to meet with me as friends and we had the most amazing time. I then decided, let’s take a road trip to Disney in Orlando from South Carolina. Our first true date was after driving together, after knowing each other truly for a week, for 10 hours and was at Disney World and from there we have been inseparable.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I chose Tokyo / Shinjuku Garden because it not only is a beautiful/quiet area but it’s also an amazing story for us to say we got engaged in Tokyo.

What is your proposal story?

Our proposal story is very calm and quaint. I am usually known for not being able to keep surprises to myself and that day she was so unassuming of what was about to happen. I tell her to dress nice since it was our first full day in Tokyo and we’d probably take cool pictures together, we go get coffee and we show up to the proposal location 10 minutes early because I could not wait any more. We walk right past our photographer who was so unassuming, get to the bridge on the Tamamo Pond in the Garden and with seemingly no one around I ask her to marry me and she says yes! We both don’t remember anything because we both basically blacked out from the nerves of the moment but it turned out wonderfully and I wouldnt have wanted it any other way.

Best tip for proposing in Tokyo

Advice for proposing in Tokyo would be to do research of where you actually want to propose. I scoured the internet of good locations to do it. Choose what you think will feel right and natural for you and use google maps as a nice tool. I would use google maps to put myself in the location on my proposal and have a 360 view to see how it would look and also use it to see reviews other people have left of it and photos other people have taken at those locations to see how it looks different seasons and different weather. Just do your research and put yourself there, figuratively, when considering it a location

Proposed in Tokyo in August

Photo Shoot Location: Shinjuku Gyoen Park

Miyuki in Tokyo for Flytographer


Andrew & Clare's Proposal Story in Positano

How did you meet?

School

Proposed in Positano in August

Photo Shoot Location: Positano Village

Pasquale and Peppe in Positano for Flytographer


Drew & Ashley's Proposal Story in Portofino

How did you meet?

Studying abroad

What is your love story?

Loved her from the day we met. She was my best friend and then I asked her out.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Beautiful. Love the mountains and the ocean and the colorful Italian harbours.

What is your proposal story?

Did my best to make it a surprise. We had a blast!

Best tip for proposing in Portofino

Just know that Portofino has quite steep hills and it was hot in august so we were sweating quite a bit during the shoot.

Proposed in Portofino in August

Photo Shoot Location: Church of San Giorgio & Harbour

Gaia in Portofino for Flytographer


Jake & Jill's Proposal Story in Playa del Carmen

How did you meet?

School

Proposed in Playa del Carmen in August

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Julieta in Playa del Carmen for Flytographer


Nick & Kristina's Proposal Story in Kauai

How did you meet?

Coffee shop

What is your love story?

Kristina is a beautiful and living soul driven by her connection with family and open heart with loving everything the world has to offer. We love going on new adventures and trying hidden things. She's the best adventure buddy I could ever ask for!

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I've grown up with hiking, camping, and mountains as a driving force behind my lifestyle and I always told myself I would propose on to of a mountain with a beautiful view. Kauai's Waimea Canyon was the perfect spot and the lookout point at the top did not disappoint

Best tip for proposing in Kauai

The entire island is absolutely gorgeous! With it being sparsely developed, certain parts of the island do not have cell phone reception which can at times make coordinating a surprise photoshoot difficult. Just do your research ahead of time and have a good plan!

Proposed in Kauai in August

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Michaela in Kauai for Flytographer


Gelman & Christina's Proposal Story in Lake Como

How did you meet?

School

Proposed in Lake Como in August

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Mattia in Lake Como for Flytographer


Edward & Kat's Proposal Story in Lake Tahoe

How did you meet?

School

What is your love story?

Kat and I met Junior year of college at Penn State in 2015 and have been dating for 8 years. 6 of those years were long distance, as we graduated college and she went on to attend Vet school in Los Angeles, followed by internships and residencies around the country. During all this time, I remained in Philadelphia. That brings us to Reno, where she is currently in residency. Multiple trips to see each other all across the country, daily Facetimes, and countless phone calls have solidified the fact that I want to be with this girl for the rest of my life.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

After moving her in to south Reno a little over a year ago and taking a couple trips down along the Lake Tahoe shoreline, I knew this was where I wanted to pop the question! And here we are...mission accomplished!

What is your proposal story?

Josiah did an amazing job guiding me in the right direction. I was able to surprise Kat by getting her older sister and fiance out to meet us at the proposal location after I popped the question. Josiah helped to hide them until that moment. The weather was beautiful and we even got a little sun shower and rainbow towards the end of the shoot that was captured in some of the pictures.

Best tip for proposing in Lake Tahoe

Check the weather! It can change quickly so be prepared with coats, umbrellas, etc. if necessary. If proposing at sunset, find a location along the east coast (Nevada side) of the lake.

Proposed in Lake Tahoe in August

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Josiah in Lake Tahoe for Flytographer


Jacob & Taylor's Proposal Story in Edinburgh

How did you meet?

School

What is your love story?

We are from the same high school and we had our first talk at our high school cafeteria. We went to our senior prom together as just friends, and we finally started dating in our freshman spring semester at college. We have basically been long-distance for our entire relationship, but I know that Taylor is “the one” because she is the sweetest, most caring person in the world, she always makes my day better, and I love her very much.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

We already had the vacation booked before I had the idea, and Ross Fountain looked like a great place to propose.

What is your proposal story?

We woke up very early because we wanted to area around the fountain to ourselves. I placed both of our phones down to take a video, and then I said “Why do you really think that I really got us up this early?” and then I showed her the ring box and proposed.

Best tip for proposing in Edinburgh

I would definitely recommend doing it in from of Ross Fountain early in the morning so that you have it all to yourselves. The view is perfect and the pictures will come out perfect!

Proposed in Edinburgh in August

Photo Shoot Location: Princes Street Gardens

Kim in Edinburgh for Flytographer


Stuart & Abby's Proposal Story in Lisbon

How did you meet?

Tinder

Proposed in Lisbon in July

Photo Shoot Location: Belem Tower and Gardens

Ronise in Lisbon for Flytographer


Joseph & Nikki's Proposal Story in Rome

How did you meet?

School

What is your love story?

I met Nikki through mutual friends while on a double date at a movie theatre. We immediately clicked and the rest is history. We bought a house early last year and I finally found the right moment to propose.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I’ve always wanted to visit Rome and I thought the Trevi Fountain was one of the more captivating historical monuments in the area.

What is your proposal story?

During the early morning hours of August 8th, 2023, I approached the Trevi fountain with Nikki. As I approached I could hearing the flowing water of the fountain and my nerves started to kick in. Nikki and I rounded the corner and the fountain was now in our sight. While Nikki was indulging in the sights of the fountain, I began to look for Roberta, my photographer. I caught a glimpse of Roberta and recognized her from the selfies we had exchanged via WhatsApp just minutes earlier. I escorted Nikki to the planned spot and asked Roberta to take a selfie of us in-front of fountain. After Roberta snapped a photo will my cellphone she gave me the cue to propose. At this point my heart was beating out of my chest and I dropped to one knee and asked the love of my life to marry me. Thankfully Roberta captures the moment because it’s practically a blur in my head from all the built up nerves. Roberta then went on to walk Nikki and I around Rome to capture additional amazing photos.

Best tip for proposing in Rome

Early morning is the best time to get photos before crowds develop.

Proposed in Rome in August

Photo Shoot Location: Trevi Fountain and The Pantheon

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer


Nico & Elizabeth's Proposal Story in Lake Como

How did you meet?

School

What is your love story?

We met in grade school and reconnected years later. We were together for four years before popping the question!

What made you choose this proposal destination?

We were on a vacation after she took her Bar exam and thought it would a perfect place to ask her!

What is your proposal story?

We told Elizabeth that we had a special dinner planned and took her to Villa Melzi before to visit. As we were walking around, we had a perfect spot planned and Matt was waiting for us to take a shot of our special moment.

Best tip for proposing in Lake Como

Talk to Mattia! He will help you with everything!

Proposed in Lake Como in August

Photo Shoot Location: Bellagio

Mattia in Lake Como for Flytographer


Weston & Lindsey's Proposal Story in Santorini

How did you meet?

Friends/Family

Proposed in Santorini in July

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Kris in Santorini for Flytographer


Creedance & Olivia's Proposal Story in San Juan

How did you meet?

Hinge

What is your love story?

We knew immediately!

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I had been to San Juan before and knew it would be perfect.

Proposed in San Juan in August

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Karlota in San Juan for Flytographer


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