Washington DC National Mall Wedding Photos
The National Mall is one of the most popular locations in Washington DC requested for engagement and wedding photos! For this wedding I photographed portraits throughout the National Mall. Washington Monument and in front of the historic Willard Hotel! Scroll to see some highlights from these wedding photos:
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Helicopter Surprise Proposal at The Goodstone Inn
I photographed a unique surprise proposal at the Goodstone Inn where the couple arrived on a private helicopter. After a tour of the Blue Ridge Mountains, they landed on the grounds of the Inn where he proposed in front of the pool. We continued the day with portraits throughout the property and with the helicopter in the background. The Goodstone is a 265-acre luxury retreat in the heart of Washington. D.C. horse and wine country.
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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!
City Center DC Christmas Tree Surprise Proposal
December, especially around the holiday seasons in the most popular time of year for surprise proposals! During the holiday season in Washington DC Christmas trees are a common location that makes a great backdrop for engagement photos and surprise proposals! For this surprise proposal the couple was walking though City Center after dinner and got engagement at night in front of the lights of the tree! If you’re planning a proposal in December consider proposing at the Christmas Tree at City Center, The Capitol Tree, or the National Christmas Tree at the White House!
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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!
Washington DC Vue Rooftop Surprise Proposal
I photographed this surprise proposal with a perfect top floor view at The Vue Rooftop at the Hotel Washington! The Vue rooftop was formally called the POV lounge until management changed in 2021! This rooftop restaurant and bar has an unobstructed view of both the Washington Monument and the White House making it one of DC’s best rooftop options for a surprise proposal! I’ve photographed several proposals at this location. You can book your reservation with a view directly on their website here. Vue serves up the freshest cuisine from above and below the horizon line. From the rich buttery 32oz tomahawk to the Hong Kong Style Lobster, delight your taste buds with an innovative surf n' turf menu featuring farm-fresh locally sourced ingredients and curated libations to match. Between brunch, afternoon cocktails, and late-night dinners, expect an elevated atmosphere worthy of your exclusive occasions.
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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!
View of DC Rooftop Surprise Proposal
I photographed this surprise proposal at The View of DC Observation Deck in Arlington, VA. The venue offers a perfect view of Washington, DC including the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial from 400 feet above ground and an outdoor overlook! Check out the surprise proposal and view below:
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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 7 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!
Washington DC Georgetown Canal Surprise Proposal
Photographed this surprise proposal along the Georgetown Canal! The canal is always a beautiful spot to pop the question during a stroll through Georgetown in Washington DC! There are many great spots in Georgetown to consider!
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 7 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!
Georgetown Waterfront Surprise Proposal
I photographed this surprise proposal in Georgetown with decor setup by Alpha Lit DC! Night time was the perfect time for this surpirse proposal in DC with these large light up marry me letters! It was a magical moment for this couple! If you are looking to plan a surprise proposal like this: get in touch! Jon Fleming Photography has photographed over 500 surprise proposals in Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland and destination locations!
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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 7 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!
Shenandoah National Park Surprise Proposal at Hawksbill Summit
Hawksbill Summit is about a 1.5 hour roundtrip hike to a beautiful view of the Shenandoah Valley with a 690 foot elevation! The hiking path is located near mile marker 46. A shorter, yet steeper, route to Shenandoah’s highest peak. The viewing platform on top of Hawksbill offers a magnificent 360-degree panoramic view of the Shenandoah Valley, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the Virginia Piedmont. For this surprise proposal I hiked to the top ahead of the couple to photograph the surprise proposal moment! Afterward we did some additional engagement photos with the view and near the viewing platform. If you are considering proposing at Shenandoah National Park, this hike is a great option!
Learn more about planning a surprise proposal at Shenandoah National Park or in Washington 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 7 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!
Washington DC Surprise Marriage Proposal at The Lincoln Memorial
Sharing this iconic DC Lincoln Memorial surprise marriage proposal with you! The Lincoln always has the best DC view of The Washington Monument, Capitol Building, and Reflecting Pool! To avoid the tourist, I recommend going in the early morning when it’s much less busy! Scroll down to view more from this surprise proposal!
Learn more about planning a surprise marriage 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 7 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!
NYC Surprise Proposal Photographer
Sharing this surprise proposal photographed at Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City! NYC has so many great backdrops for surprise proposals and engagement photos! Consider proposals at once of the many popular locations with a skyscraper view!
If you are looking for other location ideas for your surprise proposal in NYC, check out this blog post!
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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!
Where to propose in Washington DC?
After photographing over 300+ surprise proposals at dozens of locations, I have complied a list of the best places to propose in Washington DC! Whether you or local to DC or are visiting for a weekend trip, there are many great options from Memorials, to parks, to waterfront views. if you are interested in planning a proposal at one of these or any other location in DC don’t hesitate to get in touch! I look forward to helping you pull off your surprise proposal and photographing the moment!
Here are 15 location ideas for your Surprise Proposal in Washington DC
1. Lincoln Memorial
In between the columns of The Lincoln Memorial with a view of the Washington Monument is one of the most iconic DC shots and very commonly requested! The shot is perfect with the lineup for the Lincoln, Reflecting Pool, Washington Monument, and Capitol!
2. The Capitol Building
For a different view of The Washington Monument considering a surprise proposal on the grounds of The US Capitol Building! If you’re a local and live near Capitol Hill it’s a great spot to take your dog on a walk or if you’re a tourist the grounds of the Capitol or nearby botanical gardens might be a great place to visit!
3. Jefferson Memorial
In front of the Jefferson Memorial you’ll get a great view of The Tidal Basin and Washington Monument! During cherry blossom season this spot is popular for cherry blossom trees as well! Considering proposing during peak bloom of the blossoms for some colorful photos!
4. Library of Congress
A historical location located near the Capitol and The Supreme Court buildings. Be sure to go early right after they open to avoid tourist and crowds of people. There is some great natural light that comes in matched with a beautiful backdrop. Consider this for a great indoor option during the winter or as a plan in case of rain.
5. Constitution Gardens
This spot is located between The Washington Monument and The Lincoln Memorial on part of The Mall. It’s a small piece of land surrounded by a pond that is accessible by a small wooden bridge. It makes a great proposal location for a perfect unobtrusive view of The Washington Monument in the background. The location is very private and normally has few tourist in the area as many of the tourist spend time at the nearby memorials. This makes for the perfect location that includes the view of the monuments without the large crowds of tourist. This spot also commonly has ducks and lots of greenery surrounding. Click to view a Constitution Gardens Proposal!
6. National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is a great indoor proposal location. The Kogod Courtyard is the best spot in the gallery with its indoor trees and natural light that comes from the roof. An indoor location is a good idea for the winter time or as a backup location in case of rain! The Gallery does close at 5pm.
7. Roosevelt Island
A great spot for a more private proposal surrounded by scenery especially during the fall! Here are some Roosevelt Island surprise proposals to view! The best way to get there is to drive and park in the lot right near the bridge to the island!
8. The Reflecting Pool
The Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument are a great backdrop for a classic DC proposal. If you propose off to one side instead of directly in the center you can also get a view of The Capitol in the distance!
9. Georgetown Waterfront
Georgetown is a popular waterfront area with many restaurants and shops! Many options nearby for a nice dinner or cocktail hour after the engagement! Good during any time of the year including winter where the lamppost nearby have festive wreaths and lights. You can view this Georgetown surprise proposal on the waterfront!
10. The Wharf Waterfront
Similar to Georgetown, The Wharf is another great Waterfront spot with a small dock that goes out into the water and many restaurants nearby. During the winter there is also an ice skating rink which might be another proposal idea! Plan to propose on the water and then go out to a nice dinner within walking distance!
11. The Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center has a few great locations include the REACH and the rooftop terrace of the Kennedy Center! You can get a view of Georgetown, or a view of The Lincoln as well.
12. Bishop Gardens
The Bishop Gardens is on the ground of the National Cathedral and makes for a greast surprise proposal location with greenery and flowers. Consider proposing here at sunset when the light is beautiful!
13. National Arboretum
The highlight of the National Arboretum is the old Capitol Columns! Located in Northeast Washington, DC, with entrances on New York Avenue and R Street. They are open from 8am-5pm
14. A Virginia Winery
If you are willing to venture outside of DC, Virginia has dozens of great wineries! Here are 4 wineries to propose at in Virginia! A winery like Bluemont Vineyards also offers surprise proposal packages!
15. Meridian Hill Park
For a park location consider Meridian Hill Park! A park is a great option for a surprise proposal. You can make plans around a picnic or a walk with your dog!
Interested in proposing at one of these locations or another location in Washington DC?
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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 less then a week. 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!
Baltimore Top of the World Surprise Proposal with a view
This surprise proposal had the perfect 360 view of Baltimore and the Inner Harbor at the “Top of The World” The Top of the World Observation Desk is open weekdays and weekends and just an affordable $6 ticket to go up! The perfect spot to propose with a view in Baltimore but at an indoor location incase of inclement weather! Scroll down to view more from this surprise proposal in Baltimore!
Learn more about planning a surprise proposal in Baltimore 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!
Washington DC Picnic Surprise Proposal at the Bishop Gardens
For this surprise proposal at the Bishop Gardens in DC we assisted in providing the picnic setup along with the photography of the moment and portraits afterwards! The custom picnic setup included fresh roses, petals, led candles, and a personal note from the groom to be! We coordinated in picking up the personal note ahead of timer to be placed on the table when the couple arrived!
After the proposal we walked around the Bishop Gardens for additional photos! The Bishop Gardens in DC is a beautiful location for surprise proposal and engagement photos! There is a photography permit and permission required to have a professional photographer on the property! We can also assist you in gaining the permit. If you are planning a proposal in DC reach out!
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 7 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!
DC Lincoln Memorial Engagement Session
Spencer and Maria had their engagement session at the Lincoln Memorial in DC! We photograph some portraits around the Lincoln and Reflecting Pool and got the view of The Washington Monument! The memorials are always a popular location for surprise proposals and engagement sessions in DC! Get in touch for the best tips for planning your engagement photos at the memorials!
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Jon Fleming Photography photographs surprise proposals, engagements, and weddings in Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland!
DC Watergate Hotel Rooftop Surprise Proposal
The Top of the Gate is The Watergate Hotel’s rooftop restaurant and bar area! This is a perfect location for a DC rooftop surprise proposal! You can make a reservation of a table that has a view overlooking Georgetown, The Washington Monument or the Potomac River. View below to checkout the proposal moment and the views!
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 7 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!
Washington DC Meridian Hill Park Surprise Proposal
Sharing this surprise proposal from Meridian Hill Park in Washington DC! Congratulations to this newly engaged couple! Meridian Hill Park is one of DC’s many park areas that make for a great surprise proposal location!
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 7 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!
Iconic DC Lincoln Memorial Surprise Proposal
The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most popular locations for a surprise proposal in Washington DC! Out of over 300 surprise proposals we’ve photographed, dozens have been at the Lincoln! It was the perfect DC view of the Washington Monument, Capitol, and Reflecting Pool! We have perfected our technique to get the perfect proposal photos here!
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 7 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!
5 things you need to know for your surprise proposal in Washington DC
Here are 5 things you need to know for your surprise proposal in Washington DC!
1. Consider the time of day
When planning your surprise proposal keep in mind the time of day. If you are proposing at the memorials late afternoon on a weekend date can be packed with tourist! Consider planning for an earlier time, weekday, or other locations that tend to not be overrun with tourist!
2. Have a dinner plan
Have a dinner or other special event scheduled so your partner are encouraged to dress up and look great for photos. Also consider choosing a location for a proposal near your restaurant reservations.
3. Check for events
Especially in Washington DC, make sure there are no large events, protest, rallies etc that may interfere with your plans! Holidays can also draw many tourist to memorials such as Memorial Day and 4th of July. Other times in DC that tend to be busier are cherry blossom peak bloom or inauguration.
4. Have a rain/backup plan
Having a plan B is always important for a proposal! Incase there is bad weather. Consider having a backup covered or indoor location. If your plans are flexible consider a reschedule date to avoid the bad weather.
5. Attire
Make sure you are looking your best. Have nail, haircut, or other personal appointments scheduled in the week leading up to the proposal.
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 7 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!
Washington DC Constitution Gardens Surprise Proposal
Constitution Gardens is one of the best locations in Washington DC for a surprise proposal with a Washington Monument view, but without the crowds of tourist! This location is normally very private, making it an ideal location for proposal plans! During the spring and summer the area is lush with greenery. Scroll below to view this surprise proposal:
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 7 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!
Georgetown Waterfront Sunset Surprise Proposal
Sunset is the perfect time to propose at the Georgetown Waterfront! The sun sets directly behind the Key Bridge and makes for the perfect romantic setting. For this surprise proposal we provided the “will you marry me” marquee letters for an extra surprise and extra spacial touch! When planning a surprise proposal in Georgetown, you have many great choice of restaurants nearby to schedule dinner plans for afterwards! Before the couple went to dinner we got additional portraits with the water and sunset!
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 7 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!