Downtown Portland Surprise Proposal
Portland, Oregon is a magical place to surprise the love of your life with the big question. Our favorite Place to get a great view of downtown Portland is Eastbank Esplanade which is a pedestrian and bicycle path along the east shore of the Willamette River. Planning a surprise wedding proposal in Portland, Oregon can be tricky but with a little planning and direction from an experienced photographer you can execute on the big surprise and get spectacular photos.
The first thing to do when thinking of asking the big question is plan out the perfect surprise (if that is your thing). If you want to get photos to capture the moment, we suggest to reach out to a photographer to help plan the day. We can help with planning the day from how to get your partner out to an area (we can talk with you threw the pros and cons of locations and come up with a whole story of why you're going to that location.) We can also suggest items to bring to help make the day better (such as clear umbrellas, if it’s going to rain), times of day to get the best light, and ways to make it extra special. We also go incognito and look like tourists (or we hide depending on the location) so your partner has no idea that you have photographers waiting for the moment.
Portlands lock of love on the Eastbank Esplanade is the perfect place to put a lock after asking “Will you marry me?” as a public fixture to symbolize your special day. A love lock is a padlock which people link to a fixture such as the railing shown as a display of love. It’s a really cool symbol of unbreakable love and something fun you can come back to look at in the future to relive the memory of this special day.
After your ask the big question we recommend doing a mini couple session at the location. This it’s a great way to take it all in and celebrate. Our proposals are typically 1-2 hours depending on the location and situation. If you are thinking of asking the big question and would like to capture it with photos, let’s chat! We love helping you make memories.