The Best Thing After A Destination Wedding in Puerto Rico Is A Surprise Marriage Proposal

Angelica said YES to Ivan! 💍

I’ve always believed that everything has an origin.

     Love has a mysterious way of creeping up on us when we least expect it. More importantly, it has the power to be cemented in perpetuity with one proposing the everlasting kind to another, seemingly out of the blue. This is why I am (and forever will be) a sucker for a great surprise wedding proposal. I’ve shot quite a few in the last couple of months and, after a wedding, it’s my favorite event to photograph for a few reasons I’d like to share. 

First and foremost, as a surprise wedding proposal photographer in Puerto Rico, I receive that initial, important phone call from a groom-to-be letting me know that they’re interested in getting down on one knee. This is an exciting moment for me because the first thing that pops into my head is that magical moment in which I forecast a resounding yes in my head; I can actually see the moment happening while manifesting it. Admittedly it gives me butterflies knowing I’ll have a front row seat to a couple’s forever.

That’s when the magic begins to happen.

For the most part, this is when the planning commences. A groom will usually already have a location in mind, one with which I’m very familiar for his surprise marriage proposal; if he has yet to land on a venue he likes, I’ll gladly suggest one that’s rich in scenery and mildly frequented. He, himself, has already chosen his ring and is comfortable with the idea of kneeling in front of his lady. What ensues is the logistics that will encompass that special day ahead. Location, timing and queues are all crucial in a successful outcome for me as a wedding photographer in Puerto Rico.

Dayana said YES to Ryan! 💍

Once the location is agreed upon, I take it upon myself to recall what the best spots for the action to happen are or scout the place a few days ahead to gauge a possible site. After this has been done, a day and time must be chosen in order for a Puerto Rico wedding photographer like myself to arrive about an hour early and decide my vantage point. This is paramount when it comes to surprise marriage proposals because of the fact that I must know everything from lighting conditions and sunset times to foot traffic and angles.

Then I wait patiently for the moment to arrive.

The last thing the groom and I must agree on is the queue: that ever-so-subtle signal that the moment of truth is around the corner. In the past, this has been done by a quick wink in my direction, a few rubs of their beard and even a fixing of the trousers! There are no limits to how I’m notified and it’s my job to be ready at all times. Sometimes the nerves get the best of the groom and I need to have that quick trigger finger on my camera to make sure I don’t miss it. Although this may very well be the most stressful situation a lover may encounter before their wedding in Puerto Rico, by no means is it easy on me. Fortunately, I’ve always stood my ground, kept a good, safe distance from the couple and snapped away some of the most precious moments of my career.

Tay said YES to Tife! 💍

Weddings to me will always ride shotgun when it comes to my photography; there’s no doubt about that. They are the pinnacle of love and hold a place near and dear to my heart. Surprise marriage proposals, however, although much shorter are just as sweet and heighten the passion for what I do. If you’re considering Puerto Rico as your surprise marriage proposal destination, please don’t hesitate to reach out and see if we’re a good match. Let’s make this happen…together!