Best Surprise Proposal Ideas by a Savannah Photographer

10/21/2020

8 Fun, Unique, and Easy to Pull Off Wedding Surprise Proposal Ideas & Tips for Every Couple

by Jamie Weaver “Surprise proposal ideas in Savannah, Ga by photographer: Dream Weaver Photos”

Asking for your partner’s hand in marriage is one of the most important moments of both of your lives. Of course, you want to ensure that this surprise proposal is unforgettable and one you will love to tell over and over again. In this article, I have compiled 10 proposal ideas from some amazing surprise proposals I have photographed in Savannah, Ga. Take any of these ideas and call me! I will add a little personality to make it perfect for the two of you.

1. Scavenger hunt
Turn your proposal into a treasure hunt by asking me to do all the work for you! The fun of creating clues and treating the hunt like they were on “Amazing Race” was right up my alley! Since I am a big fan of the show and made sure I knew what my couple wanted and what was important to them both. I only spoke with William but he told me that this was their first time in Savannah and within 2.5 hours we went to all the “must-see” and most picturesque locations while eating chocolates and learning history. I even had “fast-forwards” and each clue was personally designed for the couple. Each “hunt” is different and has special surprises around every corner. The final clue was an epic finale but like marriage, it’s not the destination, it’s the journey!

All Photography: Dream Weaver Photos

2. Picnic in the Park

Gather your blanket, wine with some plastic to-go cups (yes, allowed in Savannah!), some cheese & crackers, and a ring. Your photographer can hide and be able to capture that beautiful smile and the YES!

3. Destination proposal
Another way to make a proposal unforgettable, do it during a planned trip with your loved one. It can happen during a weekend getaway to a beautiful city like Savannah, Ga! Research or call us and we can recommend places that are iconic so that when you come back to the city, you can return to Forsyth Park fountain or Tybee beach where you proposed.

4. Friends and Family can help
Allowing mom, dad, or friends to help with setting up roses on the beach, buying a sign, or being a part of the planning can really help. The last picture above is of a mom and her daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend down on one knee. He asked her mom to take a photo of her posing just seconds before this picture was taken. The daughter was shown the picture of her and she saw him in the background on the cell phone photo! Wasn’t that a creative idea? Just a few more surprise proposal ideas by Dream Weaver Photos, Savannah photographer.

5. Ask Your Photographer to Act for You

Don’t know if it occurred to you but hiding behind a bush or tree and waiting for the right moment to capture one of the most important moments of your life can go horribly wrong. Not trying to scare you but sometimes the person asking may not know the best lighting or every so often a passerby will walk right in front of the camera the second he gets down on one knee. It might be a good idea to hire a photographer who can “act”. I’ll explain it. You and your photographer can devise a plan that the photographer is there to do a family photoshoot and needs to check her lighting on a couple. In this case, the photographer can place you in the right lighting and no one should come between you and the camera. Having a code word works well, too. Any amazing photographer will help you come up with a plan that you are both comfortable with.

6. Give me a Sign

You can take this advice in 2 ways – first, you can simply ask your photographer to bring a sign or two for a few posed shots after the proposal. It’s just another way of adding some fun photos to your session. Having your dog have a sign around his neck is very memorable as well. The second way is to make this VERY personal. The last 2 photos above are from a surprise proposal in Forsyth Park with Adrian and Sarah. Adrian had an idea for me to buy letters and have tourists hold them up. We glued them to some gold frame pieces and it made them easier to hold. I had the tourists hide behind a tree and Adrian and I had a plan for him to kiss her and hold it for 5 seconds. (I explained this was a tradition at the historic fountain. It isn’t. ) The tourists had five seconds to get into position and when Sarah turned around, her expression was priceless!

7. Horse and Carriage Ride

Savannah is known for its horse and carriage tours and she won’t suspect a thing if you book this tourist favorite! This is another unique surprise proposal idea you can pull off in Savannah Ga. These amazing companies can take you pretty much anywhere downtown so we just arrive a little early at the predetermined park or square and grab that moment. This is perfect for a quick 15 min photo session then you are on your way to celebrate and enjoy the ride.

8. Best advice ever

After photographing surprise proposals for over 10 years, I have learned a secret or two. First, I’d like to speak with the person who is thinking of proposing; do it early in the trip. You won’t regret getting it “out of the way” on the first or second day instead of waiting until the last. If you propose in the beginning of the trip, you will have a weekend filled with smiles and happiness. Waiting until the last day is a little tricky. You may get into a little argument or she could accidentally find the ring. Many grooms-to-be said that after the proposal, they were so glad “it was over” so they could enjoy the weekend. Also, don’t do anything out of the ordinary. You will see the advice below to find out why.

This advice is for the person who may be getting asked. Usually, it’s a lady so I will speak to all the single ladies out there. Why are you reading this? Ladies, if you think he is going to ask you, then stop looking at all the ideas and photos that someone else did. You will always compare and that is NOT a good thing. I always ask a few questions like “did you know?” and “What did you think?” You will laugh at the answer to this because the man can’t win! Some girls said “I wish he had asked me to have my nails done”. But another said “He asked me to get my nails done so that ruined the surprise”. These poor guys are trying to do everything right so all I am saying is “don’t get your hopes up!” You will be very disappointed if you are expecting fireworks and “Will You Marry Me, Jessica?” spelled out in clouds like the Wizard of Oz and get something else. Don’t lose sight of the goal! The person of your dreams asked you to marry them! And they planned a trip for you! Plus they hired a photographer to capture it! So now throw yourself into their arms and just say “YES!”

Good luck !

Jamie Weaver is a professional photographer who has photographed over 500 surprise proposals in her home of Savannah, Ga

A few photos from some of our surprise proposal ideas by Dream Weaver Photos, Savannah Ga photographer

Lou McWorker

2022-07-11

Dream Weaver Photo was truly a blessing for our elopement ceremony. Mrs. Angie showed up on time and went above and beyond to make sure that our day was well captured in photos. Thank you so much everyone 💗

Julie Long

2022-07-07

Jamie does an amazing job. We have had family pictures, engagement and weddings with Dream Weaver. All a great experience. We love her!!!

Erynne Landry

Jamie was an absolute joy to work with! Lots of variety in our engagement photos, we are so happy with how they came out! Wonderful experience and very professional and fun!

Christianna Ziccardi

2022-07-06

Jamie and Chris did a great job on our surprise engagement photo shoot. We loved the photos and they were easy to work with. We will definitely be considering them for wedding photos if we come back to Savannah for the wedding!

Kelly Bradley

2022-07-01

Jamie knows what she’s doing! Very professional and fun at the same time:) We are so happy with our pictures!

Jessica Vickers

2022-06-12

I just wanted to start with first and for most thanks for saving our day back in October of 2021…. Our photographer we had booked canceled on us not Once, but Twice! Through email at that….. With us not being local to where we were getting married, we wanted to do engagement photos with our wedding photographer. Just to make SURE! They were the one we wanted to use for our BIG DAY! because pictures for me was SO important. Thank you so much for capturing our wedding day so beautifully. Your attention to detail and professionalism meant that we were able to relax, knowing that our wedding photographs would be in good hands. Your relaxed, personable approach made us feel very welcome when we first met you. We are so glad that you answered your phone and were able to squeeze us into your schedule as I was was in full panic mode! Working with you was a highly enjoyable experience. As a photographer, you had the ability to interpret our vision in a way that was non-intrusive and natural. We deeply appreciate all your work will be cherished for the duration of our lives. You have such a gift, and we are so thankful you shared it with us. Your ability to conduct a photoshoot with patience and kindness and the time it took for you to catch those precious moments. It is clear that you enjoy what you do, and that enthusiasm made it a pleasant experience for everyone. Which we didn’t have a big wedding and SO many of them said they noticed you knew what you was doing. 😊. I got not only a photographer I got a coordinating photographer. (I’m glad you had I all figured out, because I was just going with it). You knew exactly what to do and was quick at snapping people into their places. LoL We were beyond excited to receive our sneak peek photographs from you, in just a few days. They are superb and we love your innovative style and artistic eye. You are officially our favorite photographer!!!!! 😁

Joe Cronk

2022-06-10

Great session!

Kaitie Samland

2022-06-09

Savannah will forever hold a place in our hearts thanks to Jamie and Chris. Arriving at Wormsloe, I had no idea I would be leaving engaged. Jamie, worked with my now fiancé a few days prior, to create a magical surprise proposal. She made it so effortless for him to plan from afar (Buffalo, NY) & the process was seamless. She captured every moment from the happy tears, to the laughs. Thank you Jamie for being part of our special day & for truly making this surprise happen.

Derek Price

2022-06-04

Had a great experience. Personable yet professional. Made the whole experience easy and fun.

Dan Chase

2022-06-02

Working with Jamie and Dream Weaver was without question, the right choice! From the initial interaction, Jamie was responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. We had a group of 16 coming together to celebrate a 50th wedding anniversary - 8 adults and 8 children - Jamie created a fun experience for all involved. Full disclosure, we did have a challenge (the card lost the initial photos); however, the way that Jamie handled the situation is why this remains a 5 star review. She worked with our schedule, did a complete re-shoot and even brought a second photographer to ensure we were going to get what she had promised. The end result is exactly what we wanted - 3 generations captured and a 50th anniversary celebration to be remembered. Thank you Jamie!