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5 Tips for The Perfect Surprise Proposal in Washington, DC

 

After photographing over 500 surprise proposals in Washington, DC over the years, I’ve put together this list of five tips for pulling off the perfect surprise proposal!

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5 Tips for The Perfect Surprise Proposal in Washington, DC



1. Prepare: Make sure to really think about your plans and come up with a way to propose that is personalized to your relationship. Make it special!

2. Details: Consider the details when making your plans. Do you want a public or private location? Will there be family or friends involved? Is there anything you will do to make it special or unique?

3. Have a backup plan: If you’re planning to propose outdoors, have a backup plan incase of weather. Make sure to have buffer time for your plans so you are not stressed if you are running late. Consider factors like traffic and parking.

4. Hire a photographer: Hire a professional surprise proposal photographer who can document your once-in-a-lifetime moment These photos can also be used as your engagement announcement.

5. Remeber to celebrate! Plan something immediately after your proposal to celebrate the milestone:a dinner out, celebration with friends and family, or a nice bottle of champagne!

5 Tips for The Perfect Surprise Proposal in Washington DC

Learn more about planning a surprise proposal in DC using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com

Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning & advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high-resolution images delivered in 3 days. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family! 

We also offer pre-designed and custom setups to make your moment extra special! 

 
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