03/30/2026
Some moments are worth every ounce of chaos behind the scenes. šš
Capturing a proposal is one of the most unpredictable things we do. Our job is to make magic happen while keeping it a secret and outsmarting the elements.
For our dear friends and .jylee , the vision was simple: intimate, secluded, just the two of them on a quiet stretch of beach. We scouted the location ahead of time and had three backup spots ready to go.
And then the beach had other ideas. š
Come proposal day, the spot was packed and the tide kept creeping higher toward the decorations weād set up. Dave and I watched the surf inch closer while put on an Oscar-worthy performance keeping Michelle calm and completely unaware.
But she made it. Dave got his moment. And it was everything. š¤
Congrats to two of our favorite people, we love you both so much and couldnāt be more honored to be part of this chapter. Hereās to forever. š„
Planning a beach proposal? Hereās our tips:
š Scout early. Look for spots with a blind turn so thereās a moment of anticipation before the big reveal. Locate the nearest restroom.
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Be smart about timing. Sunset has the best light but the biggest crowds. Weigh both and plan accordingly.
š¶ Check your signal. Some locations have poor reception depending on your carrier. The last thing you need is communication breaking down at the critical moment.
š¤ Bring your trusted friend to the scout. Have them walk the path with you so they know exactly which route to take to the spot on the day.
š Cover your tracks on scouting day. If you normally share your location with your partner, disable it so a random pin at your proposal spot doesnāt give everything away.
š± Have your trusted friend temporarily change your name in their phone. If your partner catches a glimpse of a notification, they wonāt see your name and connect the dots.
ā° Arrive early on proposal day. Buffer time for parking, walking, set up, and clean up. It gives you room to adapt when things donāt go as planned, and they will.
