Category Archives: Engagements

Chicago Skyline Lakefront Surprise Engagement There is something so special about a Chicago proposal with the skyline in the background, Lake Michigan beside you, and the person you love standing right in front of you. Add a little fog, some blue sky, and a few planes flying overhead, and you have an afternoon that is...

Lincoln Park Proposal Guide | Best Places to Get Engaged in Chicago This Lincoln Park engagement guide is designed to help you find the best places to propose in Chicago. From peaceful ponds and skyline views to beautiful gardens and the lakefront, Lincoln Park offers some of the city’s most romantic proposal locations. If you’re...

North Pond Secret Engagement in Chicago There is something so peaceful about a North Pond secret engagement in Chicago. Even though you are in the middle of Chicago, it feels like you have escaped the city for a little while. The skyline peeks through the trees, the water is calm, and every corner seems to...

Picnic Proposal in Lincoln Park, Chicago A Picnic Proposal in Lincoln Park Matt planned a beautiful picnic proposal in Chicago, complete with flowers, champagne, and a surprise setup in Lincoln Park. When he first reached out, he knew he wanted something relaxed, romantic, and completely unexpected. Instead of choosing a traditional proposal spot, he planned...

  South Pond Bridge Proposal in Chicago | Lincoln Park Engagement A South Pond Bridge proposal is one of my favorite ways to get engaged in Chicago. Nestled within Lincoln Park, this beautiful bridge offers skyline views, peaceful surroundings, and a romantic atmosphere. It was the perfect location for Brock’s surprise proposal to Emma. The...

Lincoln Park Conservatory Proposal Guide | Indoor & Outdoor Ideas If you are dreaming about a proposal surrounded by beautiful gardens, seasonal flowers, and one of Chicago’s most iconic conservatories, Lincoln Park Conservatory is a wonderful choice. What many couples do not realize is that you have two completely different experiences to choose from. The...

Chicago Skyline Proposal at Milton Lee Olive Park | Mariana & Alonso Some proposals feel emotional and romantic. Some feel fun and effortless. Mariana and Alonso somehow gave us both. They came all the way from Mexico for their Chicago skyline proposal at Milton Lee Olive Park, and honestly, it could not have been a...

Chicago Harbor Proposal This Chicago harbor proposal was filled with the sweetest moments from start to finish. There is something extra special about morning proposals. The city feels quieter, the water is calm, and everything slows down just enough for the moment to really sink in. Nick planned the sweetest surprise proposal for Marge by...

River Point Park Proposal | Chicago Photographer Mercedes & Kevin’s Secret Proposal Story There is something extra special about being a Chicago proposal photographer and capturing a moment when everything just quietly falls into place… Kevin reached out to plan a late March surprise proposal for Mercedes at River Point Park in downtown Chicago –...

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