I love to learn a couple’s story but the one thing I love the most is to hear how the groom-to-be proposes! Every story is so distinct and intricate in its own way. It’s so exciting to hear about the surprise factor and to learn if the bride-to-be was expecting a proposal or if she had no idea! For my clients Marilyn and Scott, it was so exciting to hear how surprised she really was!

Marilyn and Scott had dated for some time, and out of nowhere Scott began to take Marilyn on extravagant dates where he showed up wearing collared shirts, which threw her off. The first time he created one of these special dates, she suspected that he was going to propose and when the night ended she was left disappointed that it never happened. Scott continued to take her on these beautiful dates to keep her guessing…

On one day that was special to him (and unsuspecting to her!), Scott took Marilyn on a hike in San Francisco at the Marine Headlands where she could take photos (which is something she loves to do!) As they were walking up the hike and approached the beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge in the background, Scott got down on one knee and asked Marilyn if she would become his wife. She was VERY surprised and so happy to say YES!!

I loved taking the photos of Marilyn and Scott, they were such a fun couple and had a blast enjoying each other’s company. We had so much fun playing games and the shoot was full of lots of laughter. Congrats to Marilyn and Scott!! I know that your lifetime together will be full of giggles and happiness!