David and Shalene have a proposal story that spans over 35 years! David told us, “She and I met when we were freshmen in high school in 1987. I had a huge crush on her all four years of high school (so did everyone else, it seemed) but she had a boyfriend and we were in different social circles – she was in the popular, ‘cheerleader’ crowd and I was in more of the introverted, ‘nerdy’ crowd. She and I always got along though, and we bonded over music and other things. I even took notes for her in class, that’s how infatuated I was.

After high school we went our separate ways but reconnected on Facebook about 18 years later. We stayed in contact, but we were both in relationships so our communication was sporadic until we lost touch again. Another 13 years later (which would be last year), we reconnected again and this time the circumstances were right for us to be with each other. Though we currently live in different states, the chemistry was still there so we met in Vegas to go on our first date, a date I’ve waited about 35 years to take her on. The date was amazing and our relationship has been ever since.”

THE PLAN:

With a story that amazing, we knew David’s proposal needed to have a wow factor. A picnic proposal on the lawn at Wailea Beach Resort had the beautiful scenery and ambience he had in mind.

Our friends at Maui Luxe Picnics set up the picnic, complete with umbrella, pillows, and charcuterie board.

THE PROPOSAL:

The date marked one year from their first date. This made it easier to keep the proposal a surprise since Shalene didn’t question David planning something to celebrate their anniversary.

David made a personalized book of their love story, which was waiting at the picnic. Shalene flipped through the pages and when she got to the end, David dropped to one knee.

Scroll down to see the look on her face. You can tell how surprised and ecstatic she was! Our photographer Tenessa was able to get so many great photos of Shalene’s reaction to David’s proposal!

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

David and Shalene enjoyed a bit of their picnic and some romantic photo time as the sun was setting. We were blessed with an incredible sunset that night that lingered and changed colors. Then Tenessa left our newly engaged couple to finish their picnic by light of the tiki torches.

David and Shalene: Thank you for letting us be part of your picnic proposal! This is just the beginning of your happily ever after!

Photographed by Associate Tenessa

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What better way to start your day than pledging a promise of forever with the one you love? Francis and Brianna had a South Maui sunrise proposal with beautiful colors, an empty beach, and even a surprise from his family!

THE PLAN:

Francis was truly a dream client, easygoing and open to suggestions. He decided on a beach proposal at sunrise. Some of the biggest perks of this timing is that you often have a very quiet beach. If you’re lucky, you also get to experience beautiful colors in the sky.

Our concerns are that it is early. Sunrise colors are fleeting at sunrise, so timing is important. Since it’s early, there’s less of an excuse to be dressed up. For some couples, this timing doesn’t really work. But when it is a good fit – we say got for it!

Francis and Brianna are both early risers. She’s also relaxed and he thought she would love it. Francis was completely right. A sunrise beach proposal was perfect for them!

THE PROPOSAL:

Francis and Brianna walked out on the beach in South Maui. With the palm trees, Mauna Kahālāwai, and soft morning light in the background, he asked her to marry him. It’s easy to see the joy and love on Brianna’s face as she is saying yes.

Francis did an amazing job of staying down on one knee for a while. This allowed their photographer Tenessa to capture lots of great photos of the proposal.

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

Francis and Brianna took a few moments soaking in their newly engaged status before acknowledging Tenessa so she could get beautiful candids right after their proposal. Then they had fun walking down the beach, playing in the shoreline, and loving on each other.

Francis’ mom contacted us to surprise them with leis and a bottle of champagne as a congratulations gift from his family. Alcohol isn’t allowed on the beach, so they were able to take the bottle with them to enjoy later, but of course we made sure to get a few pictures of the champagne first. We loved this extra touch because Francis had told us of Brianna’s special connection with his mom saying, “I fell in love with her within weeks of our first date -over vulnerable and connecting phone calls- I knew she was the one when she joined me on a 10 day adventure last summer in which celebrating milestones for us both culminated in planning a brunch for my mom on mother’s day. Seeing the two of them interact solidified my desire to have her be the person that I did life with forever.”

Francis’ review from Yelp: “What an absolutely incredible and unforgettable experience. From the first contact with Tiffany, to the last photo taken by [Tenessa], I felt so overwhelmingly cared for by Engaged on Maui! Not only were they extremely attentive, but they customized my experience after taking ample time to know my fiancé and I. Having the ability to book with them and put the planning out of my own hands gave me a peace of mind that culminated on the proposal day, by allowing me to focus on the moment and not on the fine details behind the scenes. Furthermore, the photos were absolutely wonderful and our photographer [Tenessa] took the time to suggest certain photo ops that we didn’t even know we’d want! Absolutely recommend 10”

Francis and Brianna: You were the sweetest and we’re so overjoyed for you! Thank you for allowing Engaged on Maui to document your South Maui sunrise proposal!

Photographed by Associate Tenessa | Simple Proposal Package

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Sometimes, backup plans turn out to be for the best. That certainly was the case for this dreamy Maui cliff proposal.

THE PLAN:

Andrew originally got in touch with us for a Haleakala sunrise proposal. He and Katarina had already reserved one ticket to watch the sunrise at the summit of Haleakala, so he thought it would fit in perfectly with their plans to propose there.

The only problem – when we went to make a reservation for our photographer, the sunrise tickets were all sold out! Each vehicle needs a reservation to go up to watch the sunrise at the summit of Haleakala. Since they only had one ticket, there were a few options.

1. Wait until two days before the date to see if we could secure a second ticket for our photographer.

2. Our photographer would be able to get into the national park without a reservation after 7am. Andrew and Katarina would watch the sunrise together and stick around Haleakala until after 7am for the proposal.

3. Pick a different plan.

Andrew discreetly floated the idea of sticking around after sunrise but it wasn’t in the cards, so option #2 was out.

We decided to combine options #1 and #4. We waited to see if we could get another ticket but figured out a backup plan in the meantime. That way, if we weren’t able to secure a Haleakala sunrise reservation for the day they were going, we would already know the new plan and wouldn’t need to scramble to come up with something else so close to the date.

Andrew was going to be on a flight when the second batch of Haleakala sunrise reservation tickets were released and recruited some loved ones to help out. This was our only chance to get a ticket so we could make a Haleakala sunrise proposal happen. We were logged in and ready to reserve a ticket on our end. His team was in place as well. Even with 10 of us trying, we weren’t able to get a second reservation. We clicked to reserve a ticket as soon as they were available, but the system was processing for a couple minutes, saying it was trying to secure the reservation (which really gave us hope), and then finally said tickets were all sold out.

Andrew even called the recreation.gov office, which is where you buy the tickets from, to explain the situation and see if any exceptions could be made. They said the only way for our photographer to get in to the park for sunrise without her own reservation would be to ride with someone who did have a reservation since the tickets are per vehicle, not per person.

We had previously discussed the idea of our photographer pretending that her car broke down and for Andrew and Katarina to pick her up. But this seemed too suspicious and also potentially unsafe for our photographer. What if someone else stopped to help her first? What if Katarina (understandably) didn’t want to pick up a stranger on the side of the road in the dark? There were too many variables to go wrong, so this wasn’t really an option.

With the hopes of a Haleakala sunrise proposal dashed, we moved on to the plan for the cliff proposal. This worked because Andrew and Katarina already had dinner reservations at a nearby restaurant. They could conveniently stop at the cliff to take in the view on their way to dinner.

THE PROPOSAL:

With this location, the weather and lighting can really affect the colors of the cliff and sky in photos. It was beautifully sunny when Andrew brought Katarina to the cliff. The light sparkled off the ocean in the background.

Katarina looked gorgeous in her white dress, all ready for a nice dinner. She would not have been able to be dressed this way for a proposal on Haleakala. Up there, it’s more appropriate to be all bundled up for comfort and warmth, especially for sunrise.

She was so thrilled when Andrew asked her to marry him! Of course it was a huge yes!

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

After all that planning (we basically planned two proposals), Andrew was relieved.

Our photographer Tenessa took them all around the area. They explored more of the cliff, found some greenery, and ended with sunset on the beach. Their gallery had a little bit of everything.

As soon as we saw the sneak peeks, we knew everything had worked out just as it was meant to be. Andrew knew Katarina would love hearing the backstory and all the effort that went into planning.

It’s truly a great reminder to those planning their proposal: even if your first choice doesn’t work out, your sweetie doesn’t know that. As long as you’ve put thought behind it being a plan they would like (even if it’s a Plan B or a Plan C to you), it’s going to be beautiful to them… and it will make for an even better story.

Andrew and Katarina wrote, “These photos are absolutely STUNNING. Thank you SO much for capturing one of the most important moments of our lives in such a beautiful and touching way. Ps – our moms are just freaking out about how gorgeous these are. Thank you again! This means everything to us.”

Andrew and Katarina: Thank you for trusting us to capture such a special moment and reminding us that everything works out in the end!

Photographed by Associate Tenessa | Perfect Proposal Package

Want to pop the question on Maui, but need some assistance figuring it all out?  Contact Engaged on Maui today to start planning the Maui proposal that’s just right for you and your sweetie!

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Surprise Tropical Proposal for a Dream Vow Renewal

Enrico and Serena are already married. They are high school sweethearts from a little town in Sicily, Italy. After university, Enrico moved to San Francisco for work. Serena followed him a few years later and they got legally married in the United States so Serena could stay.

They never had the opportunity to have a wedding with all of their friends and family. Enrico knew Serena still dreamed of the perfect Sicilian wedding. This time around, he really wanted to plan a stunning proposal and knew Maui was just the time he had been waiting for. We couldn’t have been more excited to help pull off this surprise proposal for a dream vow renewal!

THE PLAN:

The nice thing about the couple already being married is that the proposal will most likely be completely unexpected. But Enrico still wanted to make sure the plan sounded natural. He is very passionate about photography and loves to take sunset landscape photos of the ocean.

The plan was for Enrico to bring Serena to the beach with the excuse that it was a beautiful spot to take landscape photos. He would ask her to pose watching the ocean so her back would be to his camera. Once she turned around, he would be on one knee with the ring.

THE PROPOSAL:

Enrico picked a gorgeous wide open beach. There is nowhere on this beach for the photographer to hide, so our associate photographer Tenessa waited a little further down and pretended to be another tourist taking photos. Serena was completely thrilled by the surprise proposal and had no idea Tenessa was there!

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

Instead of driving to another place, we decided to stay at the same beach until sunset. This spot is a great combination of greenery with palm trees in the background and rugged dark lava rocks. We loved that Enrico and Serena were game to explore all over the beach with us and even dip their feet in the water for some engagement photos in the shore break. We had so much fun that it was sunset before we knew it! A few streaks of bright pink matching Serena’s dress came out in the sky that night. It was the perfect new beginning for this sweet couple!

Enrico and Serena: We loved being part of your proposal and hope you have the Italian wedding you’ve always wanted!

Photographed by Associate Tenessa | Perfect Proposal Package

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When Stanley first contacted Engaged on Maui, he knew he wanted a “remote and scenic proposal.”  One of the hardest decisions was choosing between proposing during a helicopter tour, on a cliff, or at the beach.  Ultimately, this beach with its lava rocks and greenery caught his eye!  This long, sandy beach can actually get pretty crowded, especially if the surf is pumping.  However, sometimes you don’t need an empty beach, just a nice secluded corner for the big question.

THE PLAN:

With this location, it’s easy for the photographer to blend in with other beachgoers in plain sight.  In fact, you often walk right past her on the way to the proposal spot and she is able to get nice candid shots of the moments leading up to the proposal.

THE PROPOSAL:

Stanley led Kellie to the corner of the beach as planned.  He dropped down to one knee and she was overwhelmed with emotion, but of course said, “YES!”

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

Stanley and Kellie started off as friends. They had such a natural, comfortable connection that was easy to photograph. There were lots of laughs and playfulness on the beach that ended with a beautiful sunset!

Stanley and Kellie: You two are adorable together!  Thank you for giving us the honor of being part of this special moment!  Congratulations!

Photos by Associate Tenessa | Perfect Proposal Package

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Robert wanted to pop the question at sunset while they were on Maui.  We’ve just been having such beautiful sunsets lately, I knew he would be thrilled with this stunning sunset proposal in Wailea.  

THE PLAN:

At the pre-arranged time, Robert would take Alexis on a walk down the beautiful Wailea beach we had chosen together.  There was a little sandy spot encircled by lava rocks where he was going to propose. Our associate photographer Tenessa would be there ready and waiting behind some bushes to photograph them when they got there.

THE PROPOSAL:

When they got there, Robert guided Alexis to just the right spot.  Once they were there, he dropped to one knee! He proposed at sunset, and they had magnificent colors in the sky.  

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

Right after the proposal we had a small engagement session right on the beach.  This white, sandy beach down in Wailea is hard to beat! We had just the right amount of sand at this location during this time of year.  At some times of the year, there is not as much sand here. But thankfully, we know how the seasons affect our beaches here on Maui and can plan proposal locations accordingly.  We also had these awesome lava rocks everywhere that made for some really cool diversity in the shoot. The lava rocks, the sunset, and the colors made Robert and Alexis’s proposal absolutely perfect.

Robert and Alexis: Thank you so much for choosing Engaged on Maui to help make your proposal even more memorable!  Your stunning sunset proposal in Wailea blew us away. Congratulations!

Photos by Associate Tenessa | Simple Proposal Package

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These two lovebirds met while working in Luxembourg. Francesco moved from Luxembourg to London and within six months, Michela followed him.  And the rest was all love and history.  When he was ready to propose, he contacted us at Engaged on Maui and asked for our help to get the perfect proposal for his love! We were thrilled to help him set up this South Maui surprise proposal.  Michela was over the moon with how he asked!

THE PLAN:

Francesco wanted to have a beautiful beach proposal with a great sunset.  And because he often cooked for Michela on their first dates when they were falling in love, he wanted to make sure they had a fancy dinner as part of their night.  Of course, he wanted incredible photos of their proposal.  Our associate photographer Tenessa nailed it and created beautiful images for them.

THE PROPOSAL:

When they were walking down the beach, Michela happened upon a message in a bottle sitting on a beautiful shell.  First, she was super excited to find the bottle–I mean, who wouldn’t be!  But then it got even better!  When she opened the note inside, she started realizing what was happening!  At that moment, Francesco knelt down on one knee and asked her to marry him!  There were happy tears and a great big YES from Michela,

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

We started their engagement session on the same beach they got engaged on.  These two have obvious chemistry together!  What made this proposal extra unique was that after their beach engagement photo session, they had one last “location” our photographer brought them to. Our associate Tenessa walked them to Four Seasons, and took them to the final location–a gorgeous dinner set up overlooking the ocean.  Francesco had booked the Ultimate Dinner at the Four Seasons as a final surprise for Michela.  It was a great ending to a wonderful proposal.

Francesco and Michela: Congratulations on your beautiful South Maui Surprise Proposal!  Thanks so much for choosing Engaged on Maui. Your chemistry just jumps off these photos. Happy wedding planning!  Cheers!

Photos by Associate Tenessa | Simple Proposal Package

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This colorful private beach proposal in South Maui was just what we needed after this long stretch of dreary days. We’re just so happy to see the bright Maui colors come back after the long winter we had. Our couple, Michael and Kimberly had great chemistry and a great sense of humor.   Tenessa, our associate photographer,  took gorgeous photos of these two, we’re excited to be sharing them with you!

THE PLAN:

When Michael contacted us, he shared that he really wanted a beach or a cliff proposal.  After showing him a couple options, he chose this lovely South Maui beach for their sunset proposal.  

THE PROPOSAL:

As Michael led Kimberly to the predetermined pocket of sand by the lava rocks, the waves were crashing on the rocks.  He knelt down as soon as he got to the spot, and Kimberly was shocked! He asked. She said “Yes!” And the waves crashed into the rocks giving them the most glorious, splashy  proposal shots!  

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

Michael opted for the Perfect Proposal Package, and this beach was a beautiful place to propose and start their engagement shots.  I just love how Kimberly’s long, flowered dress blew in the wind as they walked the shore line. One of our favorite shots of the night is when they were tucked away, snuggling in together next to these huge lava rocks and we got the golden light for these two.  It was magnificent.

Michael and Kimberly: We’re so glad you got here just in time to celebrate the beautiful blue skies for your colorful private beach proposal in South Maui.  Congratulations on your engagement!

Photographed by Associate Tenessa | Perfect Proposal Package

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