Elegant Proposal at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea

Zia and Sarah were high school sweethearts and after 9 years together, Zia was ready to propose! When describing Sarah, Zia said, “Sarah loves the color pink, Tinkerbell, fairy lights, Taylor Swift, and anything aesthetically pretty.” He knew that Sarah would want him to propose amidst a gorgeous set up, so this elegant proposal at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea was just right for them.

Zia loved that Plumeria Point at the Four Seasons would allow us to create a private, romantic atmosphere with lighting, rose petals, and candles. Most importantly, the ocean was close by, so Sarah could have the stunning proposal of her dreams and then they could get lovely photos on the beach to reflect their time in Maui.

THE PLAN:

Zia and Sarah were staying at a nearby resort and the cover story was that they were coming to the Four Seasons to look around at the beautiful grounds. We planned for Zia to take a certain route when an employee would come up and offer to take their picture.

Four Seasons has a resident photographer whose job is to go up to guests and offer to take photos of them around sunset. The idea being that when he approached our couple it would not seem suspicious because this is truly his job.

The staged photographer would take a few photos of them and then say there was one more place they should get a photo and lead them to Plumeria Point. Meanwhile, the scene was set and we were hiding, waiting for them to arrive.

THE PROPOSAL:

Once Zia and Sarah reached Plumeria Point, the staged photographer posed them for their photo. Instead of posing for the photo, Zia dropped to one knee! Sarah had the best reaction. They kept kissing and hugging, so we captured all those candid moments before coming out of hiding.

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

We took a few photos around Plumeria Point and quickly headed down to the beach. The lighting was amazing that evening and we were blessed with a vibrant sunset. After dark, we walked back up to Plumeria Point to capture the dramatic beauty of the set up at night.

Zia and Sarah: Congratulations on your stunning proposal at Four Seasons Maui! Thank you for choosing Engaged on Maui to be part of your special day!

Photos by Angie | Perfect Proposal Package

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Algin reached out to me about wanting to pop the question to his sweetie Miguel.  He wanted to go over the top.  We knew that an over the top Four Seasons proposal was the perfect way to do it.  We love having proposals at Plumeria Point there.

THE PLAN:

So the big question was how we were going to get Miguel up there without tipping him off that something was going on.  We created a fake experience through the Four Seasons where both of them were going to be blindfolded and they were going to use their five senses to experience Maui.  So they put the blindfold on Miguel first, and they secretly did not put one on Algin.  The server, Mark (who is always our server for these proposals and always amazing) led them up to Plumeria Point.

THE PROPOSAL:

He then took Miguel’s hand and led him over to where the proposal was going to happen and Algin was already up on Plumeria Point waiting for him.  When Miguel took off his blindfold, his sweetie was there ready to propose!  We had an ukulele player playing their song when Algin dropped to one knee and proposed.  Of course, Miguel said, “YES!”

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

Then we went to Wailea Beach just below the Four Seasons to have a small engagement session.  That beach is always a little bit busy, but luckily that evening the beach was relatively empty.  So that was a happy surprise for us.  After their engagement session, we returned to Plumeria Point where Mark and the Four Seasons’ staff had flipped the space.  They turned the proposal location to a dining location.  The men were able to enjoy the Ultimate Dinner Experience up at Plumeria Point which was a spectacular way to round off the whole proposal experience.

Algin and Miguel:  Congratulations on you over the top Four Seasons proposal!  We loved every minute of planning this wonderful surprise with you!

Photos by Associate Chantelle | Storyteller Package | Filmed by Areca Film Company

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On their last day of their Maui trip, Liron decided he wanted to finish their trip in spectacular style by booking the Four Seasons Maui Ultimate Dinner Proposal.

THE PLAN:

Everything was laid out, we had a plan set, but the weather wasn’t cooperating.  It’s so unusual for the South Shore to get rain like we were expecting.  It had been raining all day.  We had our eyes glued to the radar all day to be sure we could pull off this proposal!  The rain just kept coming in and out, and we decided to just cross our fingers and hope for the best.

THE PROPOSAL:

We put a little pop-up tent over the set-up so we could keep the flowers and everything all nice and dry.  And, thankfully, it turned out really lovely. When they arrived, Liron led Samatha out to the table, and she gushed over the flowers. Shortly after they sat down, Liron popped the question under the tent.  Samantha was so surprised, and of course she said, “Yes!”

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

We left from there to do an engagement session down by the beach at the Four Seasons and the surrounding area.  The sunset was really lovely that night with the storm clouds turning purple overhead and some pink sky coming through.  That just goes to show you that even if it’s stormy we can still create beautiful images and pull off a great proposal!

Liron and Samantha:  Congratulations on your Four Seasons Maui Ultimate Dinner proposal!  I loved that you were willing to brave the possible rain and wound up with a gorgeous proposal!  Cheers to a happy lifetime together!

Photos by Angie | Perfect Proposal Package

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These two lovebirds were staying at the Four Seasons on their trip to Maui. Not only was it a super special day because it was proposal day, but it was also Faraneh’s birthday.  She knew it was going to be an awesome day.  But she had no idea all the surprises Siavash had in store for her.  Part of the surprise was that Siavash had conspired with their best friends to have them come to be part of dual celebration for her Maui birthday proposal at Plumeria Point.

THE PLAN:

The plan was they were going to come down from their room and surprise Faraneh with their friends in the lobby.  There was a beautiful cake that the Four Seasons provided, and they were going to to sing a quick happy birthday and start celebrating together.  Siavash was then going to excuse himself saying he forgot his wallet so he would head back to his room. But really he would come meet me at Plumeria Point which is one of our favorite spots on the Four Seasons property.  He would wait for Faraneh there so he could propose.

THE PROPOSAL:

When Siavash left the group, I was able to get a few ninja shots of Faraneh enjoying her surprise visitors.  Then we quickly skirted off to Plumeria Point to await her arrival. We love working with the staff of the Four Seasons because everything is always planned beautifully and runs like clockwork.  It was perfect. The stairway leading up to the beautiful Plumeria Point was strewn with rose petals, and Siavash waited patiently there for his love.  Not two minutes later, Faraneh and her friends came around the corner and saw Siavash waiting for her at this gorgeous spot! Once she saw him, she headed right towards him and floated up the rose-petal lined staircase.  Siavash dropped to one knee and asked her to marry him.  She, of course, said, “Yes!”  It was a really lovely moment.

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

Siavash quickly pointed me out, and of course I love that moment when she sees the photographer hiding for the first time!  The Four Seasons was ready with glasses of champagne to celebrate the new fiances.  Then we went down to the beach to do a quick little engagement session.  Afterwards, they were headed to a fancy dinner at Ferraro’s.  What a great night!

Siavash and Faraneh:  Congratulations on your Maui birthday proposal at Plumeria Point!  I’m so happy Engaged on Maui got to be a part of your special day!  What a happy birthday you had, Faraneh!

,Photos by Angie |  Simple Proposal

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Valentine’s Day Proposal at the Four Seasons Maui

This Valentine’s Day proposal at the Four Seasons Maui was incredibly romantic!  It was the quintessential proposal that girls dream about!  From rose petals and candles lining a walkway to a dinner under the stars. This was a magical night for these two!

The Plan:

Originally, Renan told Lisvania that he was taking her to the Four Seasons for a special Valentine’s Day dinner.  When they arrived, however, one of the Four Seasons staff members met them at the valet station to take them up to Plumeria Point. This is where Kayla, an event staff member of Four Seasons, beautifully set the scene for the proposal. There were flower petals and candles lining the staircase and bistro lighting strung between the plumeria trees.

The Proposal:

Renan led Lisvania up the stairs. Once they got to the top, the ukulele singer came out from behind the trees. Then, she serenaded the couple with their favorite song. When the moment was right, Renan got down on one knee and asked Lisvania to marry him!  Of course, she said a resounding YES! That’s when I popped out of the bushes to take their engagement pictures.

The Engagement Session:

We started our engagement session right on the beach in front of the Four Seasons.  Once we were done with our beach photos, we headed back to Plumeria Point.  While we were gone, the awesome staff had flipped the space and created a special after-hours dining Ultimate Dinner experience.  Renan and Lisvania finished their evening with this ultimate dinner experience under the stars.  They had an amazing ending to an amazing day!

Renan and Lisvania:  Thank you for choosing Engaged on Maui to be a part of your incredibly romantic Valentine’s Day proposal at the Four Seasons Maui!  I wish you a lifetime of happiness!

Finally, I want to say a special thank you to the incredible staff at the Four Seasons for helping us pull off this proposal!  You went above and beyond, and we enjoyed working with you!

Photos by Angie | Simple Proposal Package

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This proposal was months in the making and included so much amazing talent here on Maui that I feel nothing but blessed to have been a part of it. Back when I launched Engaged on Maui, I tried to imagine what the most romantic proposal I could think of would be – I mean, sky’s the limit right? Maui is one of the most beautiful places in the world and there are so many amazing places here, it was tough to pick a spot.

Often I have guys ask me “If you were to be proposed to again, what would it look like? Where would it be?” And I always struggle with this. A proposal at sunrise would be beautiful. But I also like cliffs. Oh – and the ocean. The ocean is amazing, of course. But there was this one idea buzzing around in the back of my head that wouldn’t go away.

Maui is amazing, indeed, but there is something about the calmness of post-sunset, the breeze whispering through the palm fronds, and the ambient glow of candles that sets my heart on fire. That one scene from Friends always sticks out in my mind – the one where Monica proposes to Chandler – where they fill their living space with candles and proclaim their love for one another. That is what I wanted to create: something romantic, intimate, personal, and over the top. And I knew that the Four Seasons Maui was just the place to partner with.

Kayla and Laura really are the best of the best. Kayla and Laura plan events and weddings at the Four Seasons and truly exemplify the fine line between creative genius and planner extraordinaire. They coordinated flowers, the amazing tree swing, hair and makeup, and the breath-taking candlelit walkway where the proposal took place. They dotted all the i’s and crossed all the t’s – I couldn’t have done it without them. Follow Four Seasons Maui Events here and the Four Seasons Maui here to see what they’re up to!

So I had Kayla, Laura, and the Four Seasons on my team, I just needed to find the right couple. And then I thought of Josh and Heather. They are two of my dear friends that I have watched fall in love over the last two years. We met at a local coffee shop and together we hatched a plan.

A week before the proposal, I called Heather with an “emergency”. I told her that my model for this shoot with the Four Seasons had canceled last minute so I needed someone gorgeous to fill in. I have photographed Heather multiple times so she knew how to pose for me and I felt comfortable shooting her – she was in (thank GOODNESS!).

The amazing gowns she was wearing were from Rent the Runway – one for the “bridal” portion of our shoot and one for the proposal itself. There was a trunk show that week for Kimberly McDonald Jewelry, so Heather got to wear some incredibly gorgeous jewelry from her collection.

We began our shoot up at Plumeria Point with a swing adorned in flowers and lilikoi vine. As we did our bridal shoot up there, Josh, Kayla, Laura, and a small group of our friends assembled at the Serenity Pool to help set up. Because after the proposal, our friends had another surprise in store for Heather!

We finished our shoot on Plumeria Point with Heather, my assistant Amber, and Caleb from Areca Film Company (make sure you watch the video on the bottom of the post) – and headed down to our room to change for the grand finale. I told Heather that we wanted to show the ambient light of the after-dark scene at the Serenity Pool and I just needed to check in with Laura and Kayla before we moved forward. I ran upstairs, made sure everything was good to go, and then called for Amber to bring Heather up to the pool area.

I’m pretty sure I was the most nervous person there. Truly. Heather was completely in the dark, Josh stood confidently at the end of the pathway, and everyone else was cool as a cucumber. We turned the corner and Heather peered down the lit walk way. She stared for a moment, looked back at me with a confused look and I responded “You should probably go.” With that, she began to walk toward Josh.

When she reached the end of the candlelit path, he said some words to her, none of which I could hear myself, but she that smile on her face was so big it could have lit the room. Together they chatted for a moment and laughed together before Josh got down on one knee. I’m pretty sure everyone watching held their breath – it was like something from a dream. She said yes even before he asked!

Post-proposal we stayed at the Serenity pool and got some shots before heading down to our lower lawn for “more photos” – really, our friends were waiting at a beautifully styled dinner at Ferraros. We rounded the corner, and once again, she was totally caught off guard. Their son and six of their closest friends were waiting to celebrate and toast to the new chapter in their lives.

Josh and Heather: thank you for allowing us to be a part of this monumental moment in your lives. It will be a night I’ll never forget.

A huge thank you to our amazing vendors for making this day possible:

Photography: Engaged on Maui Photographer Angie | Storyteller Package

Venue: Four Seasons Maui

On Site Coordination: Kayla McCracken and Laura Creider

Lighting and Flower Swing: Rio Event Design

Dresses: Rent the Runway

Videography: Areca Film Company

Jewelry: Kimberly McDonald Jewelry

Dinner: Ferraro’s

Flower Headpiece: Manutea nui e

Calligraphy: Ocean Ink Calligraphy

Flowers: Country Bouquets Maui

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