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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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

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Walter Bristol Jr.

Christen did an excellent job. She arrived early and was personable and professional. We were immediately put at ease. We now have some lifelong memories of our wonderful visit to Savannah.

Timothy Stevens

Five years ago, Jamie was the photographer for our wedding at Orleans Square. When we returned this year to celebrate our fifth anniversary, there was no question that we wanted her to capture this special milestone as well. Once again, she exceeded our expectations. Jamie’s knowledge of the area is incredible—we felt like we were getting a private tour of Savannah during our photo session. Her energy is contagious, and she has an amazing eye for finding the perfect locations, angles, and poses to create meaningful, beautiful photos. We are so grateful for the memories she helped us preserve, both on our wedding day and five years later. We highly recommend Jamie at Dream Weaver Photography for any special occasion. Her talent, professionalism, and passion truly shine through in every shot.

Monica Purk

David took our garden wedding pictures at The Gastonian! We actually had a pop-up thunderstorm during the ceremony. The rain didn't ruin our wedding or the pictures, in fact, David captured the beauty of the occasion & the rain. He was fun & creative. Our pictures are outstanding. David even went "beyond" the allotted time to capture even more photos around Savannah. We highly recommend DreamWeavers photography for weddings 🍾💒❤️

christie beard

Our photographer bailed on us the last minute. I contacted DreamWeaver the day of and it was a total blessing in disguise. They put me in touch with David and he was amazing. Not only did he capture what my daughter was looking for in senior pictures he gave us great location suggestions. While going through town, he even gave us local history on Savannah. Believe me I’ll be coming back and asking for David!

Enes Jusic

David did such a great job helping with the surprise proposal!! Helped plan where I would propose at Forsyth Park. After we went and took more pictures around the park. My fiancee and I highly recommend!! The pictures turned out amazing!!!!

B I

I worked with David who photographed my surprise proposal at Forsyth Park and 45 min session after and had a great experience. I had never been to Savannah and David was able to help plan exactly when and where would work best. After, we hit a whirlwind of great spots around the park. The photos are incredible, David’s great. My fiancée and I would recommend!

Meg Lego

Jamie took our wedding pictures and to say she was amazing would be selling her short. Our wedding day was raining and nasty, but we were determined to get some photos outside. Jamie responded with "WE GOT THIS!!". She ducked the rain with us and got the most wonderful rainy photos. She captured the magic in every single shot. And, just when we thought she didn't catch a memory, as we scrolled through the many pictures she sent us, we found every one of them. Nothing was left behind. The best part was the sun came out for a beautiful sunset and she made sure to come get us and everyone who wanted to take advantage of the sun breaking through. I highly recommend Jamie. She is professional, catches ever single moment, flexible, and above all extremely talented. From our first look to our bubble exit everything was top notch!!!

Marsha Jenkins

Jamie is the best! Not only is she an amazing photographer she is an amazing person! My daughter had a wasp somehow crawl up her pants leg in the middle of a shoot and Jamie quickly went to her aid! Jamie lifted her slacks up and out flew the wasp leaving 4 bites! Jamie went to her car and brought back hand sanitizer and put on the bites to ease the sting. Jamie is very caring, attentive and excited about getting YOUR photos back to you soon. She really loves her job and it shows in her beautiful work. Call Jamie to capture your next planned memory!

Tabitha Lambert

We had an amazing experience working with this photography company for our military ball. They were professional, friendly, and extremely easy to work with from start to finish. Communication was excellent throughout the entire process, and they made everything stress-free. They arrived on time, had everything set up and ready to go, and kept things running smoothly all night. Their pricing was also very reasonable for the quality of service provided. We truly appreciated their professionalism and attention to detail and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for photography services for military events or special occasions.

Price Ratliff

David was fantastic. He accommodated all of our requests to make sure the surprise engagement went off without a hitch, and we received our photos just two days later.