10/25/2026
Proposal season is here and I honestly can't get enough of Justin and Karleen's gorgeous The Ringling proposal!
When Justin reached out, he told me, “She’s not a Disney, restaurant, or middle-of-the-street proposal kind of woman.” So we planned something beautiful at The Ringling in Sarasota.
They walked the grounds and ended up in the center of Mable Ringling’s Rose Garden, where Justin got down on one knee in the gazebo. Her family was hidden in the banyan trees the whole time, and they came out right after she said yes!
Then we spent the rest of the session exploring the Ca’ d’Zan terrace, Sarasota Bay views and the gorgeous pink arcades of the Museum of Art.
Planning a proposal this holiday season? Here’s the full story and a step-by-step guide to proposing at The Ringling:
https://www.carriewildes.com/blog/ringling-museum-proposal-sarasota-justin-karleen
2026 Dates are filling up fast!! . Inquire to plan yours here:
https://www.carriewildes.com/proposal-photographer-tampa