90+ Adorable Marriage Proposal Reactions
From shock to tears to full-scale hysterics, we've compiled some of the most emotional engagement reaction photos. These heartwarming proposals make us want to get engaged all over again!
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Lanette and Cain's proposal shoot was organized under the pretext of a boyfriend/girlfriend modeling call that Bobbi + Mike Photography was hosting. "Her reaction and emotion absolutely gave me goose bumps," says Mike Bel, their photographer. Watch the video here.
Photo Credit: Bobbi + Mike Photography
Lanette & Cain
Lanette couldn't wait to phone her mom, who was expecting her call.
Photo Credit: Bobbi + Mike Photography
Kevin & Rebekah
Kevin proposed to his fiancée Rebekah at the Baltimore Harbor after over five years of dating. "I was completely zonked from all the stress and work from the week before that I didn’t see any of the signs! My siblings, one of my best friends, and Kevin all tricked me to get me to Baltimore Harbor, where a friend/professional photographer did a surprise engagement photo shoot. It ended up being perfect!" the bride-to-be writes.
Photo Credit: Joy Michelle Photography
Kathrin & Sascha
"Kathrin definitely had the best reaction I have ever seen while photographing a proposal. It was in the middle of the Brooklyn Bridge, and she and Sascha were embracing each other, sitting on their knees forever," says their photographer, Sascha Reinking.
Photo Credit: Sascha Reinking Photography
Katie & Stephen
The groom strapped a microphone to his ankle so that he could record audio footage of the big moment!
Photo Credit: The Yodsukars
Katie & Stephen
Stephen planned to propose to Katie by taking her on a photo journey of their relationship using his camera. He included snapshots of their hometown, asking Katie's dad for her hand in marriage and receiving the ring in the mail. "Unfortunately, none of this was seen at the time because his camera died! It was such a beautiful moment, regardless," says their photographer, Christine Yodsukar.
Photo Credit: The Yodsukars
Ashley & Travis
Travis (a graphic designer) created a website for Kim to find one morning. He treated her to a day of pampering followed by a proposal at Seattle waterfront park where about 40 of their loved ones cheered them on. "The proposal was wonderful, and their story is so inspiring!" says their photographer, Kim Bamberg.
Photo Credit: La Vie Photography
Jasmin & Ryan
Ryan asked Jasmine to be his wife at a beautiful beach during sunset in a low-key proposal. Their photographer, Cami Donohue, writes on her blog: "Ryan and Jasmin, you two compliment each other in many ways. I’m so excited for you two to begin this new season of life as you prepare to be husband and wife!"
Photo Credit: Cami Jane Photography
Laura & Steven
The only thing more magical than Steven's proposal setting — on the top of a mountain near Guanella Pass, Georgetown — was his fiancee Laura's reaction. "I’ve never seen a girl (or guy for that matter) more excited to get engaged!" says their photographer, Jo Ramsey.
Photo Credit: Elevate Photography
Lindsey & Mark
After Lindsey had accepted Mark's proposal, she was given a customized jersey to wear; how adorable is that?
Photo Credit: Elevate Photography
Lindsey & Mark
Mark got engaged to Lindsey at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. "I was so impressed by how much attention he paid to every detail and how precisely he planned the whole thing," says their photographer, Jo Ramsey. "It was definitely good luck — of course, she said 'yes!' — because the Broncos then when on to beat the Chargers 24-17," she adds.
Photo Credit: Elevate Photography
Veronique & Chris
Chris and Veronique took their relationship to the next level during a trip to Huatulco, Mexico. "When we showed up, we were blown away by the view at the villas where we were staying. Chris ended up proposing right on the balcony of their room. Pretty epic!" says their photographer, Tony Hoffer.
Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography
Amber & Franco
Franco proposed to his fiancée Amber at the Whispering Wall in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Amber thought she was in a modeling shoot, and he whispered, "Will you marry me?" (The wall carries the sound so she could hear it in the wind.)
Photo Credit: Art + Life Photography
Candice & Adrian
Adrian's boat proposal caught Candice completely off-guard. "I was exceptionally honored to have been a part of Adrian's (truly fantastic) surprise proposal to Candice at Lake Willoughby...her reaction was everything!" says their photographer, Jackie Nagle.
Photo Credit: J. Harper Photography
Nicky & Jarred
Halfway through their sunset photo session, Jarred dropped to one knee and asked Nicky to marry him. "The groom gets bonus points for doing it at their new home they're building together. It was amazingly sweet!" says their photographer, Samantha Marie.
Photo Credit: Samantha Marie Photography
Christina & Wade
...but underneath the cover was a bouquet of lilies and an engagement ring!
Photo Credit: Melissa Mercado Photography
Christina & Wade
The waiter brought out what looked to be the first course...Photo Credit: Melissa Mercado Photography
Christina & Wade
Christina was celebrating her birthday in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, when an already amazing trip turned out to be one of the best days of her life. Her fiancé, Wade, proposed to her at Pavo Real, a restaurant overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
Photo Credit: Melissa Mercado Photography
Elise & Paul
Paul sent a private driver to pick up his unsuspecting bride-to-be under the guise that they were going to a lunch in the Yarra Valley. When Elise arrived at the winery, Yering Station, he was hiding behind a hedge with an important question to ask. But that wasn't all — the excitement continued when he whisked her off to a vacation in Fiji!
Photo Credit: Noble Photography
Elizabeth & Peter
"The NYPL was very excited at hearing this and came up with a fake, 'private' exhibition of Jefferson papers — including sending out an email invitation — that Peter would bring Elizabeth to view. Peter then proposed to Elizabeth in front of her ancestor's historical documents (and some news crews!)," says their photographer, Laura Pennace.Photo Credit: Pennace Photography
Elizabeth & Peter
Peter initially wanted to propose to Elizabeth in front of the lion statues at the New York Public Library. He reached out to them to ask permission and mentioned that his then-girlfriend was a direct descendent of Thomas Jefferson's sister (the library has a collection of Jefferson papers).
Photo Credit: Pennace Photography
Annie & Patrick
Patrick popped the question to his fiancèe Annie at Splash Mountain, timing it perfectly to get this once-in-a-lifetime photo. The reaction on her face is priceless!
"My wife and I have always been huge Disney fans. We both grew up going every year. She knew that I had bought a ring, so the only thing I had left was the element of surprise. I knew what her favorite ride was, and I knew that the last place she would expect me to pop the question was the drop...The Disney Cast Members helped with everything. It was perfect. She wanted a picture of her engagement so I made sure to get one," Patrick writes on Imgur.
Photo Credit: XVP Comedy on Imgur
