Today on the blog, we are sharing Noah and Jennifer’s unique proposal! Ever wondered what it’s like to be proposed to on a paddle board? Keep reading to find out!
Maui Stand Up Paddle Board Proposal
This unique Maui stand up paddle board proposal was such a fun way to start the day! When I initially spoke with Noah about the proposal, he had an awesome idea! He wanted to do a morning paddle on their No Snow inflatable paddle boards they were bringing to Maui. He thought they could paddle on to a beach and then he would propose there. Now, my team and I could definitely get beautiful photos of them pulling up onto the beach and proposing! But after talking with Noah, we felt doing an engagement session in the water would be so true to them and their story. I knew I needed help for this one, so I called up my friend Matias from NV Maui Media who is a master at everything underwater. Matias was really excited to work with us on this proposal.
The Plan:
The plan was for Noah and Jennifer to hop on their paddle boards in the early morning from a beach park fronting a hotel in south Maui. When they left, they would paddle about twenty minutes down the coast. We chose a beach with two key components. First, it had easy entry. Second, it had GORGEOUS water for them to have an underwater engagement session.
The Proposal:
Rarely does a proposal go exactly according to plan. However, I think it creates an even sweeter proposal story! When they came up onto the shore, there was a little confusion at first. We had placed a picnic basket at the proposal site as a “marker” where he would pop the question. Noah couldn’t find it right away, but eventually, he came upon it. Matias was snapping away the whole time, and Jennifer was none the wiser. When Noah found the basket, Charles Nahale, one of our favorite ukulele players on the island, came down to them and started playing their song, Thomas Rhett’s “Die a Happy Man.” Jennifer, of course, was very confused. When Noah felt that it was the right moment, he dropped to one knee. BUT he couldn’t get the ring out of his pocket! This became a super sweet moment because Jennifer knelt down next to him and helped him get the ring out of his pocket. Then, Noah continued with the proposal after Jennifer stood back up. She said yes!
The Engagement Session:
At that point, Noah pointed out photographer Matias hiding in the bushes. Also, one more surprise was Noah had conspired with Jennifer’s parents and his mom to surprise them after the proposal. That was really cool! We love when friends and family get involved! There were a whole lot of tears and joy as Jennifer greeted her friends and family. We then did the half-submerged engagement session. They were in the water with the stand-up paddle board and some really lovely shots of them loving on each other in the ocean on Maui.
Noah and Jennifer, thank you so much for Choosing Engaged on Maui for your unique Maui stand up paddle board proposal! We were honored to capture your big moment. And we loved being able to collaborate with NV Maui Media to get you exactly what you wanted!
Photos by Matias of NV Maui Media | Perfect Proposal Package
