THE PLAN:

Prior to our engagement session, Jack set up four clues around their hotel grounds. He also had set the golden snitch ring box in place so everything was perfectly ready when I arrived.  He figured Amanda would suspect what was awaiting her at the end. We planned that was once Amanda found the golden stitch, he’d drop to one knee and propose.  I would wait in the bushes and start photographing as soon as I saw them coming down the trail.

THE PROPOSAL:

Jack waited for Amanda at the beginning of the trail leading to the jungle. He handed Amanda a map to lead her to the tree where he had placed the golden snitch. The tree led Amanda too was marked Whomping Willow on her map. When she found the tree and the golden snitch Jack got down on one knee and asked Amanda to be his bride. Of course, she gave Jack a resounding yes!

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

After accepting Jacks amazing Harry Potter scavenger hunt proposal. The couple explored the beautiful Maui jungle together taking time to soak in the joy of the occasion.  Jack wanted to enjoy every moment with Amanda so they spent time dancing under the canopy of trees. Jack even took time to push Amanda on a rope swing in the jungle before moving on to the rock beach. To end their engagement session the newly engaged couple took in the beauty of Maui while walking along the shore of the rock beach and looking out over the cliffs. This was the perfect Harry Potter scavenger hunt proposal.

Jack and Amanda, thank you so much for choosing Engaged on Maui to help you pull off your Harry Potter scavenger hunt proposal.  I’m so happy that your Maui jungle engagement was the intimate day you envisioned.

Photography by our associate photographer Samantha | The Perfect Proposal

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I love a man with a plan!  When Victor contacted us, he shared his vision board of what he wanted for his proposal to Mariah.  He planned on painting canvases that told their love story and wanted to have a gazebo proposal on Maui!  

THE PLAN:

On Maui, we are kind of limited in the amount of gazebos we have.  But we were on the hunt for one. We knew of a beautiful one at Maui Tropical Plantation, and when we sent a photo of it to Victor he was sold!  Victor in turn sent us the canvases and a drawing of the set-up of exactly how he wanted it placed. We put all the hand-painted canvases up lining the walkway and the last one inside the gazebo.  It was the sweetest thing we’ve ever seen!  

THE PROPOSAL:

When they got to Maui Tropical Plantation, Victor led Mariah down the walk lined with paintings of their love story.  As they entered the gazebo, the last painting was sitting there, just like planned, and he dropped to one knee and proposed.  It went off without a hitch, and of course, she said “YES!” She was so surprised, and I know she felt so loved by having such a personalized proposal!

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

We stayed at the Maui Tropical Plantation for the majority of their session.  Then we headed over to one of our favorite beach spots in the area to add some diversity to the photos.  All the love and attention Victor put into his proposal was worth every second! 

Victor and Mariah: Congratulations on your well planned gazebo proposal on Maui!  Victor, your paintings were beautiful!

Photos by Associate Amber | Perfect Proposal Package

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Blake and I had chatted over the phone multiple times about coming up with a cool idea for his proposal to Kristina.  He wanted to make this proposal extra special for his sweetie.  We always encourage guys to think of ways to personalize their proposals.  Anyone can get down on one knee on a beach, but to add a personal touch is the story that she’s going to tell.  I hope you love this buried treasure proposal much as we did!

Blake has this story about how when he first met Kristina she was working in a bakery.  When he came in she was holding hotdog buns.  He was there to buy chocolate covered strawberries.  So he said, “Hey, nice buns.  How much are your chocolate covered strawberries?”  And that of course sparked some conversation and the next thing you know they were dating. They are also into pirates.  It’s their jam.  

THE PLAN:

So, Blake sent me a treasure chest through the mail to use as a prop for the proposal.  Of course, we filled it with hotdog buns and chocolate covered strawberries!  Our awesome photographer, Chantelle, got to dig a little hole in the beach.  She used some rocks to make an “X” for “X” marks the spot over where the treasure chest was buried.  There was a digging spade next to it, too.  I guess she made the “X” a little too small because at first Blake had a hard time finding where it was.  But luckily they found it!

THE PROPOSAL:

When they got to “X” marks the spot, they dug up the treasure chest.  When Kristina opened the chest, she immediately knew what was going on!  She gave him this look that we caught on camera as soon as she figured it out, that is to die for!  He dropped down to one knee and asked her to marry him!  And, of course, she said, “YES!”

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

We had a gorgeous day and an incredible engagement session.  They had fun with some pirate themed photos that we really liked, too!  We ended up at the black sand beach and honestly, we could’ve photographed this couple all day!  There were so many photos in their gallery because they were just so photogenic!

Blake and Kristina: We loved your buried treasure proposal!  Thanks for choosing Engaged on Maui to help you plan your pirate-and-bakery-inspired proposal!  What fun it was to come up with this idea with you!

Photos by Associate Chantelle | Perfect Proposal Package

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Ever since their first kiss on a pier overlooking the water in Ventura, California, Bradley knew he wanted to propose near the water, too.  Together, we decided on a gorgeous South Maui proposal at the beach.  It was sheer perfection!

THE PLAN:

In our first communications, Bradley asked specifically for a wide open beach. Of course, we had the perfect South Maui beach selected for this proposal.  Bradley was actually our first proposal we have had at this beach.  Which, of course, we love!

THE PROPOSAL:

Bradley led Frazell out to the beach.  When they got to just the right spot, Bradley dropped down to one knee and asked Frazell the question she’s been waiting to hear!  She said, “YES!” and they shared a sweet hug.  One of my favorite shots of the session is right after their engagement when Bradley looks directly into the camera and smiles.  He’s about to tell her he’s hired photographers to capture their proposal!  It’s such a sly look he gives us.

After he proposed, out from the bushes came a ukulele player, Deason Baybayan.  He played their song, “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran.  Bradley and Frazell shared their first dance as fiances on the beach as Deason jammed on the ukulele.  It was pure romance.

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

While the ukulele player was playing their song, Frazell looked over and saw our photographer.  She laughed as she came to the realization that we were there for her, and we got some great shots of them enjoying the dance.  After that, we went to some awesome South Maui locations.  Our last stop was our favorite beach which has a great mix of lava rock and a beautiful view of the sunset.

Bradley and Frazell:  Congratulations on your gorgeous South Maui proposal!  Mahalo for choosing Engaged on Maui to capture your special, romantic engagement.

Photos by Associate Chantelle | Perfect Proposal Package

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High school sweethearts, Steve and Vikky, came to Maui in June.  After 11 years together, Steve was ready to pop the question and knew he wanted a Road to Hana proposal.  Once the initial idea was decided, we happily helped him iron out the details on a gorgeous location and a plan for how to get Vikky dressed up for the engagement shoot after the proposal.

THE PLAN:

First, Steve planned on taking Vikky to the Road to Hana early one morning.  He wanted to pop the question just as they began their trek to Hana, and we knew just the right spot to do that.   Before they headed out for the morning, Steve told Vikky they were headed to brunch at Mama’s Fish House (one of my all-time favorite restaurants).  This was just the excuse he needed so she’d get all dressed up for the proposal!

THE PROPOSAL:

Finally, all dressed up and ready to go, they swung by a north shore beach to start their Road to Hana adventure.  So, Steve led Vikky out to the beach.  Vikky thought it was going to be just a quick stop before heading to brunch and then continue on their adventure.  But, of course, it was more than just that!  It was a gorgeous, sunny day with bright blue skies.  This north shore beach was mostly empty that morning.  They walked slowly, hand in hand down the beach.  Then he stopped when he found the perfect spot.  There, he dropped to one knee and popped the question. She said a big YES!

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

We spent the next hour or so tooling around the north shore.  We even stopped by the beach at Mama’s Fish House.   During the shoot, we found a couple cool trees for the newly engaged couple to snuggle up on.  These were some of my favorite images of the session.  I just can’t get over how the light was streaming through the leaves just right for each of the tree shots.

Steve and Vikky:  Congratulations on your engagement!  We loved working with you to make your Road to Hana proposal a success!  We are honored you chose Engaged on Maui to capture your special moment.

Photos by Amber | Perfect Proposal Package

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Dave and Rianna had a gorgeous wide open beach proposal in West Maui.  These two met a year and a half ago through mutual friends and they’ve been inseparable ever since.  When Dave found out his company was sending him to Maui on a business trip, he knew it was the perfect time to ask Rianna to marry him!

THE PLAN:

Dave’s sister helped with the sneaky part of “how will he get her to go to this beach?”  The sister told Rianna that she and her boyfriend went to this incredible beach (the proposal beach) the day before and Rianna had to see it.  And the plan was set. Before arriving, Dave sent us a really nice photo album that he had made himself.  We planted it on the beach just before they arrived.  We were a little bit concerned about the weather that day, but we were watching the radar.

THE PROPOSAL:

This was a lucky day for us!  The sprinkles kind of scared everyone else off, so they pretty much had the beach all to themselves for the proposal.  When the proposal itself happened there was absolutely no one around.  One thing I loved about this proposal was that they were both down on their knees when he popped the question!  It really made for some cool, different images for their proposal.

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

During the engagement session, we stayed at that beach where we did get some sprinkles, but that did not dissuade them from hugging and loving on each other.  After a bit of time spent at that beach, we went over to another beach in Northwest Maui.
Typically, this beach has a lot of people, but it was wide open for them this day!  We got some incredible shots at this beach!

Dave and Rianna:  Congratulations on your wide open beach proposal in West Maui!  Thank you for choosing Engaged on Maui to plan and photograph your proposal.

Photos by Marie | Perfect Proposal Package

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