Adam proposed to Michelle at Spirit of Aloha Oceanfront Botanical Gardens in Maui with MARRY ME letters and picnic

Maui Proposal with Marry Me Letters

This private oceanfront proposal in Maui with a champagne picnic and MARRY ME letters was a dream come true!

THE PLAN:

Adam was full of ideas for his engagement to Michelle. Since privacy was very important to him, our office manager Tiffany discussed all of the private proposal locations on Maui.

Adam also loved the idea of incorporating a picnic and impressive MARRY ME letters into his proposal. These types of props aren’t allowed on the beach in Hawaii, so we had to make sure the proposal venue was a good fit for the set up he was envisioning. Spirit of Aloha Oceanfront Botanical Gardens was perfect! We looped Maui Luxe Picnics in to help us set the scene for Adam and Michelle’s elegant proposal and the plan was coming together!

THE PROPOSAL:

Adam was able to score reservations at Mama’s Fish House, one of our favorite Maui restaurants for celebrating. However, the reservation was for late afternoon and they already had plans in the morning, so we needed to schedule the proposal for early afternoon.

Afternoon is not normally an ideal time frame for proposal photography in Maui. The brighter lighting also meant the lights on the MARRY ME marquee letters would not be visible, but looking at these photos, everything turned out beautifully! We were blessed with a gorgeous day and the full sun made all of the colors pop.

Adam really listened to all of our instructions. He led Michelle to the right place and proposed where we needed him to. He stayed down on one knee for a long time, so our photographer Chantelle was able to follow them and get close ups of Michelle’s reaction as well as wide shots showing off the gorgeous surroundings. Adam even made sure Michelle’s nails were done so we could get photos of her showing off her shiny new engagement ring.

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

Knowing they were going to enjoy an amazing meal after their engagement session, Adam requested the picnic just have a bottle of champagne. It was a fun way to incorporate a picnic without feeling like they were going to get too full, use up a lot of their photo time eating, or waste any food.

After their champagne toast, Michelle and Adam strolled around the property, which has a stunning mix of ocean and greenery – a tropical feel away from the hustle and bustle of resorts.

Adam chose the Simple Proposal package and those thirty minutes flew by, but they definitely left a lasting impression on all of us, especially Michelle!

Marry Me letters and picnic for oceanfront proposal in Maui

Lawn with palm tree and MARRY letters showing set up for a proposal

Intimate picnic setting showing ME part of MARRY ME letters

Flower arrangement of white, pink, and periwinkle flowers

Marry Me Letters and picnic set up for proposal at Spirit of Aloha Oceanfront Botanical Gardens

Couple walking hand in hand on the lawn at Spirit of Aloha Oceanfront Botanical Gardens

Adam gets down on one knee to propose to Michelle in front of MARRY ME letters in Maui

Closeup of Adam proposing to Michelle in front of MARRY ME letters in Maui

Proposal at Spirit of Aloha Oceanfront Botanical Gardens in Maui with MARRY ME letters and picnic

Adam proposed to Michelle at Spirit of Aloha Oceanfront Botanical Gardens in Maui with MARRY ME letters and picnic

Adam opens the ring box and shows Michelle the engagement ring he choose for her while still down on one knee in front of MARRY ME letters

Adam got down on one knee and proposed in front of MARRY ME letters on a tropical lawn in Maui

Adam puts engagement ring on Michelle's finger as she smiles at her finger

Adam proposed in front of MARRY ME letters and a picnic set up with an umbrella in Maui

Adam and Michelle kiss after romantic proposal at Spirit of Aloha Oceanfront Botanical Gardens

Adam and Michelle are facing each other she accepts his proposal and she is covering her nose and mouth with her hands

Adam and Michelle after he proposed in front of MARRY ME letters and a picnic on an oceanfront lawn in Maui

Adam gives a thumbs up and Michelle covers her face when she realizes that an Engaged on Maui proposal photographer was capturing their big moment

Adam and Michelle caught in a candid all smiles after their proposal at Spirit of Aloha Oceanfront Botanical Gardens

Adam and Michelle stand and smile in front of the MARRY ME letters and picnic where they got engaged

Adam puts a fist pump up and Michelle shows off her new engagement ring

Michelle and Adam walk over to their intimate picnic

Adam and Michelle sit at the picnic and smile

Three photos showing Adam open the champagne bottle

Adam pours champagne while Michelle holds the glass

Adam and Michelle clink their glasses together in cheers

Michelle holds her glass of champagne and smiles at her engagement ring

Michelle smiles at the camera with her right hand holding her left wrist, left hand down by her side

Two pictures of Michelle holding her hand up to the camera. Left: Michelle's hand is out of focus and her face is in focus. Right: Michelle's face is out of focus and left hand with engagement ring is in focus.

Michelle lays her left hand with engagement ring on top of Adam's palm. Tropical greenery in the background

Adam and Michelle walk through the grounds of Spirit of Aloha Oceanfront Botanical Gardens, surrounded by greenery

Adam and Michelle kiss on an oceanfront cliff

Adam and Michelle kiss as their faces are out of focus. Adam holds Michelle's hand out to the camera so her engagement ring is in focus

Michelle and Adam stand side by side on the cliff looking out toward the ocean. He has his hand around her shoulder and she is holding that hand.

Michelle and Adam stand side by side on the cliff gazing at each other. He has his hand around her shoulder and she is holding that hand.

Adam and Michelle kiss on the cliff above the ocean at Spirit of Aloha Oceanfront Botanical Gardens in Maui for their engagement session

Adam and Michelle: Thank you for choosing Engaged on Maui to plan and document your gorgeous engagement! Your Maui proposal with MARRY ME letters was certainly one for the books!

Photographed by Chantelle | Simple Proposal Package | Picnic: Maui Luxe Picnics


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