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.


Reilly & Thu's Proposal Story in Dallas

How did you meet?

Friends/Family

What is your love story?

R: I think once you know, you know. I knew I wanted to propose for awhile, and it was mainly a matter of figuring out the best way to do it. We've grown so much as a couple over the past few years, and I wanted to make sure I tried to make a special moment just that.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

R: Flippen Park is a beautiful park with great scenery, in a historic part of Dallas. We had pictures done at this park before for a previous life event, so it was nice to return. I knew I wanted to propose in a more secluded location, and I felt this park was a great place to return to.

What is your proposal story?

T: Leading up to the proposal, Reilly had told me that we were attending a university alumni event. Little did I know, a beautiful setup was waiting for me in the gazebo. Reilly talked about our love story and past memories, got down on one knee, and asked if our future could be one forever together. He surprised me by arranging for our families and closest friends to celebrate together after.

Proposed in Dallas in January

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Ilona in Dallas for Flytographer


Anuj & Carly's Proposal Story in Sydney

How did you meet?

Met at a uni campus

Proposed in Sydney in October

Photo Shoot Location: Mrs Macquarie's Chair

Lenise in Sydney for Flytographer


Raul & Eunice's Proposal Story in Tokyo

How did you meet?

Tinder

What is your love story?

Years of support and really matched my vibe

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I chose Japan because it has been a big trip for us and because I knew it was time

What is your proposal story?

I know I wanted to do it during our short stay in Japan. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do it in Osaka or in Tokyo. I wanted to do it some time in the middle of our trip so we could have a before and after experience.

Best tip for proposing in Tokyo

Finding a quiet spot will be difficult

Proposed in Tokyo in October

Photo Shoot Location: Shinjuku Gyoen Park

Ayako in Tokyo for Flytographer


Kyle & Grace's Proposal Story in Kyoto

How did you meet?

Sports

What is your love story?

I knew my partner was the one because I can open up to her and I feel so comfortable around her. She honestly understands me better than I do. However, there was no specific day or event that caused me to know. We would spend all of our time together and over time we got to know each other more and more. Now I can't imagine a day without her being in my life.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Japan felt like a great proposal destination, since it had a lot of beautiful scenery and we were going to spend a few weeks in Japan. My partner also had hinted that she would like the proposal to happen somewhere scenic, and since my partner grew up in Asia, Japan seemed like a good choice.

What is your proposal story?

We spent the morning at Himeji castle, and then sauntered our way over to Osaka, where Coo was waiting for us at Osaka castle. I was super nervous, and was stressed about trying to get everyone over to Osaka at the agreed upon time, to the point that I forgot most of the speech I had prepared. Luckily, Coo was there to capture the photos and to guide us through an engagement photoshoot, despite my nervousness.

Best tip for proposing in Kyoto

Stores open late at 11 am and close around 6-8pm, though some stores are willing to deliver products (e.g. flowers). There's a lot of tourists, so finding locations can be tricky, especially if you want it to be a bit more private.

Proposed in Kyoto in October

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Coo and Yurika in Kyoto for Flytographer


Shane & Breann's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Sports

Proposed in Florence in October

Emma in Florence for Flytographer


Michael & Elizabeth's Proposal Story in Chicago

Proposed in Chicago in October

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Maurice in Chicago for Flytographer


Dennis & Alexa's Proposal Story in Florence

How did you meet?

Friends/Family

What is your love story?

She’s the one because she is absolutely beautiful, has amazing values, and is extremely caring.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

We went to Florence the year before and fell in love with it. One of the most romantic cities out there.

What is your proposal story?

Proposed near Piazzale Michelangelo, with amazing views overlooking Florence. I told Alexa that we were going to a nice dinner at La Loggia, and then directed her up a path where Yeleynaya was waiting in the bushes to capture our special moment.

Proposed in Florence in October

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Yeleynaya in Florence for Flytographer


Adrian & Elisa's Proposal Story in Tokyo

How did you meet?

Sports

What is your love story?

A mutual friend brought Elisa to one of my soccer matches. We realised we had a lot in common and decided to go out on a date. After some miscommunication on when the date was, we finally went out. It only took a few dates for me to tell my Mum Elisa was the girl I was going to marry.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Elisa absolutely loves Japan. She speaks Japanese and loves the culture. She has been trying to take me to Japan since before the COVID-19 outbreak. There was no other place I'd rather propose.

What is your proposal story?

We finally made it to Japan. Our amazing flytographer photographer Ayako helped me every step of the way in planning an absolutely perfect proposal.

Best tip for proposing in Tokyo

A local guide is crucial, picking the right photographer will help massively with this.

Proposed in Tokyo in October

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Ayako in Tokyo for Flytographer


Justin & Paige's Proposal Story in Cinque Terre

How did you meet?

Hinge

What is your love story?

I knew Paige was ‘the one’ early on after meeting her. I immediately felt a connection, and as we spent more time together and learned more about each other, I realized that we operated in the same ‘frequency’. We have so much in common and our differences complement each other perfectly. But I knew she was ‘the one’ when I would think about taking the next steps in our relationship (marriage, kids, the rest of out lives) I never had a single ounce of doubt.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Paige is in her final year of law school and is studying abroad in Lyon, France while I’ve been home in Texas working as a digital marketer. We were planning a trip for me to come and visit her and decided to meet each other in Italy. The trip included stops in Rome, Cinque Terre, and Lake Como. Once we had the destinations of the trip, I just needed to figure out the right time and place to do it. Cinque Terre looked like one of the most beautiful places I’d ever seen and it was a no brainer from there.

What is your proposal story?

We were staying in Corniglia and took a train to Manarola for the Nissun Dorma pesto making class. We explored the shops, drank wine, and took in the sights. From there, we took the ferry to Vernazza. Paige is incredibly smart and I’m terrible at keeping secrets, so I suspect she had an idea of what I might have been planning. But she didn’t know when/how I was going to do it. Once we got to Vernazza, I suggested we take a small hike up the side of the hill to get a few of the town. Once we got up there, I spotted Gaia (our photographer) ready at the proposal spot. When we approached, I sent the signal by attempting to take a selfie of Paige and myself. Gaia then came up saying she was a photographer/tourist waiting for a family to arrive and offered to take a picture and send it to us. At that moment, I pointed up the mountain path and said to Paige that we were going to continue our hike a little further up. When she turned to look up the path, I got down on one knee and asked her if she would marry me.

Best tip for proposing in Cinque Terre

Bring good walking shoes (and an empty stomach)! There are lot of hills and steps, but so many amazing spots to eat great food and drink incredible wine within each town in Cinque Terre.

Proposed in Cinque Terre in October

Photo Shoot Location: Vernazza

Gaia in Cinque Terre for Flytographer


Shawn & Emily's Proposal Story in Kona

How did you meet?

See below

What is your love story?

We were both interviewing for PT school at the University of Miami. We ended up in the same Uber Pool after the interview and hung out after the interview. We kept in touch after that day and a couple of years later ended up in NC and SC for PT school where we were close enough to drive to see each other. We survived a couple of years of long distance and then became travel PTs which we are still doing today!

What made you choose this proposal destination?

It was recently our 5 year anniversary and we've always wanted to take a Hawaii vacation.

What is your proposal story?

We planned to go to the Fairmont Orchid for drinks one night of the trip around sunset. We walked to the beach and "took a photo". At that point our photographer offered to take a photo and then after Shawn proposed. Emily had already figured out that Shawn was going to propose but decided to play along. It was an easy yes!

Best tip for proposing in Kona

Weddings or other photography shoots happen at the Fairmont so make sure to be flexible as your photo destination may change.

Proposed in Kona in October

Adriana in Kona for Flytographer


Kaitlyn & Angela's Proposal Story in Rome

How did you meet?

Hinge

What is your love story?

It may be cheesy but Angela is the woman who made me believe in love at first sight. Angela is my soulmate and I’m so thankful and lucky to have her as my future wife. We hit it off instantly because we share the same values and ideas. Both of us realized early on that way can be who we are with one another and we couldn’t love one another more for who we are.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Angela has never been to Rome. With her and I having Italian roots, it seemed like the perfect destination as Rome is beautiful and we get to make wonderful memories here.

What is your proposal story?

The big day was initially going to be at the Trevi Fountain but luckily, our wonderful photographer, Roberta, talked me out of that as it would have not been as wonderful as it turned out. I proposed at the Roman Forum and it was absolutely stunning and special.

Best tip for proposing in Rome

I recommend staying away from the high traffic landmarks and going for a more private and intimate setting. There will be plenty of time to see the sights, so go where you can enjoy your future spouse and their reaction more than what’s going on around you.

Proposed in Rome in October

Photo Shoot Location: The Roman Forum

Roberta in Rome for Flytographer


Andy & Michelle's Proposal Story in Kyoto

Proposed in Kyoto in October

Photo Shoot Location: Higashiyama District

Coo and Yurika in Kyoto for Flytographer


Thomas & Cheyenne's Proposal Story in Banff

How did you meet?

Bumble

What is your love story?

Cheyenne and I met during the beginning of the pandemic on bumble. Because of restrictions in place, we had to stay in touch until we could meet in person when they were lifted which was 3 months later. We hungout and instantly clicked where we stayed up until 3 AM talking and made plans to go on our first real date at Orso's in Chicago. I knew she was the one when we had our first dinner date there and when they brought out the bread baset as an appetizer, she dove right in and asked me if we should get another before we even took a bite of the first basket.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Lake Louise has been on her bucket list for a long time. I wanted the location to hold more significance to her than just being a special place we traveled to.

What is your proposal story?

Our photographer and I setup a surprise proposal. My fiancé brought a tripod because she didn't trust anyone else taking our pictures. Little did she knee! I was searching for Darine as I pretended to looked for a spot for us to take pictures. Thankfully she saw me put the ring in my back pocket as we walked by and tailed us but from a distance. My fiancé tried to stop multiple times at different spots but I continued to lead her to the predetermined spot. I asked her to take a selfie with me which was our photographer's cue to approach us and offer to take our picture. She then asked if we wanted to take a professional one on her camera and my fiancé thought she was trying to get money from us but she said it was for free. When she set us up, I got down on one knee and popped the question with Lake Louise in the background at sunrise.

Best tip for proposing in Banff

Get there early and make sure you have a signal to get your photographers attention! There is a lot of people there always so you want to make sure they recognize who you are since it'll be the first time you're seeing them in person.

Proposed in Banff in August

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Darine in Banff for Flytographer


Raymond & Madelyn's Proposal Story in Nice

How did you meet?

School

What is your love story?

We met at University in 2018 and instantly clicked! We've been together ever since.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I wanted to choose somewhere that we had never been to -- we love to travel and explore new places together. I wanted a location in Europe with beautiful coastal scenery. Nice, France fit the description!

What is your proposal story?

It is a long story with some funny hiccups along the way. It is written in my review of our photographer Jeremy. It includes some unplanned rain and the park being closed among other things. I will write it for Flytographer if they reach out and want me to.

Best tip for proposing in Nice

There are lots of locations to choose from. Some will charge you outrageous amounts for permission to take photos -- I was able to find a free alternative that turned out perfect.

Proposed in Nice in September

Photo Shoot Location: Castle Hill

Jeremy in Nice for Flytographer


Anthony's Proposal Story in Sedona

Proposed in Sedona in October

Photo Shoot Location: Bell Rock Vortex

Whitney in Sedona for Flytographer


Cam & Jess's Proposal Story in Cinque Terre

How did you meet?

Friends/Family

Proposed in Cinque Terre in September

Photo Shoot Location: Monterosso al Mare

Gaia in Cinque Terre for Flytographer


Paulo & Daniela's Proposal Story in Tokyo

How did you meet?

School

What is your love story?

We knew each other from college but we never actually talked much or got to know each other well. In 2020, Daniela’s uncle, who was my father’s boss during a long time and a close friend of my parents, passed away due to COVID and that made us talk for the first time on Instagram. We believe that he somehow brought us together and roots for us in heaven! ❤️

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Tokyo was a dream of us for a long time and when the trip started to materialize this year it was an obvious choice for me!

What is your proposal story?

I had been planning it for months and when arranging the proposal in Tokyo I came across with Flytographer and knew immediately it was the service I needed. I didn’t want to leave anything unprepared and was looking for a traditional Japanese setting and with Ayako’s help things got prepared exactly as I wanted.

Best tip for proposing in Tokyo

If, like me, you’re looking to propose at Senso-Ji plan it out around 6 pm or later. The lights at the temple are beautiful and you’ll find less people around compared to earlier in the day.

Proposed in Tokyo in September

Photo Shoot Location: Asakusa

Ayako in Tokyo for Flytographer


Jose & Flavia's Proposal Story in Dubai

How did you meet?

Church

What is your love story?

I knew the moment we share the same Church the same School and how we connected in every aspect of our lives!

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I knew she was always fascinated of Dubai Culture, it was a easy destination to propose to her.

What is your proposal story?

She always wanted just a one on one moment together. I knew a desert themed was the perfect choice!

Best tip for proposing in Dubai

I would say if you are planing on proposing in Dubai do a evening Shoot close to sunset! Not afternoon. The weather is extremely hot! Also try to give a 1 hr cap due to traffic flow is very busy!

Proposed in Dubai in September

Photo Shoot Location: Dubai Desert

Gabriela in Dubai for Flytographer


Devin & Francesca's Proposal Story in Capri

How did you meet?

School

What is your love story?

I knew that Francesca was the one even back when we were just friends. She’s always stuck by my side and been such a support to me through the good and bad times. I think that the biggest moment where I knew she was the one was when she was in the hospital. We didn’t know if it was something major or minor but at the end of the day, I say there thinking, if I lost her, god forbid, I’d be lost.

What made you choose this proposal destination?

Capri is gorgeous! We were there last year, and I remember thinking to myself this is going to be the spot to do it. Francesca loves Capri and I knew she’d be so happy if it was there.

What is your proposal story?

Our proposal was amazing! We got breakfast in the morning, went around shopping then I took her to the Garden of Augustus to propose!

Proposed in Capri in September

Photo Shoot Location: Capri Village

Pasquale and Peppe in Capri for Flytographer


Carlo & Suzie's Proposal Story in Osaka

How did you meet?

Work

What is your love story?

We met at work, started off as just friends which blossomed into a relationship. I knew she was ‘the one’ when I couldn’t imagaine another day without her in my life!

What made you choose this proposal destination?

I wanted somewhere where we can have our privacy, yet enjoy an amazing view! Plus it’s Osaka!!

What is your proposal story?

I prosed in accordance to the style and personality of my partner. She likes more intimate, less public when it comes to our relationship and I wanted her to have the best day of her life, with the space she likes and needs to be at her best!

Best tip for proposing in Osaka

Bring a fan in summer months! It’s hot!

Proposed in Osaka in September

Photo Shoot Location: Osaka Castle

Yoshi in Osaka for Flytographer


Thomas & Sophie's Proposal Story in Lisbon

How did you meet?

We met while doing volonteering

What is your love story?

We met about 4 years ago while doing some volonteering work in the city during covid. She immediatly caught my eye with her smile and general loving energy. I fell in love instantly. We started seeing eachother more and more, and because of the covid we had to stay in small groups so we quickly spend everyday together. She moved in only couple months later, it wasn't easy at first because we were both in school and not a lot of money but we kept going and I'm really glad we did. I knew she was the one not long after the start. She is kind, generous, funny and overall the most amazing person I've ever met. She makes me want to be a better person each day. I'm much better with her than without her, she is everything that i'm not , and I will cherish the moment I met her for the rest of my life !

What made you choose this proposal destination?

We had a vacation coming up and we decided that the Portugal would be great for a little getaway. As for the spot that I chose it was because Sophie loves a nice view and I thought that Belem Tower was one of the most beautiful place in Lisbon.

What is your proposal story?

I told her that we had to go get pictures by the river for our 4th year anniversary. She agreeded right away. I had the ring with my for the past year and a half, and have been planing this proposal for months now. Turns out she knew everything from the start because im not very good at hiding things haha. She did play the part to make sure she didn't ruin my suprise, but she's way to clever and knew what was about to happen. What I didn't know was that she was gonna propose to me at the same time. I WAS SPEECHLESS. She knows how to keep a secret for sure. all around it was an amazing day that i will remember for ever!

Best tip for proposing in Lisbon

If you want to propose in a popular spot, do it in the morning , less people and more personal. MAybe pratice your speech before or at least some guide lines of what you want to say. Eat something before , i was so nervous and a little hungry that made me feel a little nauseous haha

Proposed in Lisbon in September

Photo Shoot Location: Belem Tower and Gardens

Ana Lucia in Lisbon for Flytographer


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