If you’ve started dreaming about getting engaged, you may have found yourself wondering, do you want a luxury proposal? You’re seeing the dreamy TikToks and scrolling the Instagram carousels. These beautiful milestone events are so freakin’ special! BUT… they aren’t the only way to get engaged.

Some couples spend months planning every detail together. Others dream of a complete surprise. Some picture a grand event with candles, flowers, and a private musician. Others imagine a quiet walk on the beach with just the two of them.

Really at the end of the day, there is no “right” way to get engaged. No matter what your vision looks like, the most important part is that it feels like you.

woman in red dress is elated at her luxury proposal

So, What Is a Luxury Proposal?

A luxury proposal is alllllll about creating an intentional and special moment. It often includes a planner, a few vendors and lots of coordination. I love being in on the secret and helping you plan a detailed & high-end proposal. It’s always fun to see the pieces come together.

Usually these events include:

  • a proposal planner
  • a meaningful and/or beautiful location (often at sunset!)
  • beautiful details with flowers, picnics, champagne etc.
  • your favorite people waiting nearby to enjoy an afterparty with you!

The goal is to create a moment where you can simply be present with each other.

A recent coastal sunset proposal I photographed is a perfect example. Every detail had been carefully planned, but the focus never left the couple. The setting was beautiful, the emotions were genuine, and the photos captured it all naturally. You can view that proposal here!

Do You Want a Luxury Proposal?

The truth is, a luxury proposal is not the only kind of proposal worth having. Maybe all the fanfare would be more stressful than it would be exciting. Maybe you want something quieter and more private.

Your dream proposal might be:

  • at the place you had your first date
  • a quiet evening on the beach
  • after a late night stroll
  • at home in your living room
  • during a vacation

Your proposal at your favorite coffee shop can be just as meaningful as a big affair. My job as a Southern California wedding photographer is to help you facilitate the memory that will mean the most to you.

So whether you’re on a hiking trail, in your living room, on a weekend getaway or surrounded by friends & family with a luxury event… you can have the day of your dream.

The value isn’t measured by the price tag. It’s truly about the memories you’re creating together.

Have a proposal that fits you as a couple, is a way of telling your partner that you see them & love them.

woman shows off her new diamond ring after luxury proposal

The One Thing Every Proposal Deserves

Whether your proposal is simple or extravagant, one thing stays the same.

You deserve to remember it in detail. You deserve photos to document it all.

The excitement, the happy tears, the nervous smile before the question is asked, and the look on your partner’s face are moments that happen once.

Having those memories documented allows you to relive them for years to come.

So if you’re asking yourself, do you want a luxury proposal, remember that the answer doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.

Choose the experience that feels right for your relationship, then make sure you have photos that let you hold onto that moment forever. And if you’re interested in working together, I would love to chat. You can always reach me here.

newly engaged couple on a beach at sunset by Southern California wedding photographer
couple embrace after getting engaged by Desiree Ashley Photography