Of all the locales where I take proposal photos in the Disney parks, Magic Kingdom has to be the most popular. After all, it’s the park that captures all the Disney themes the most, so for any Disney fan, it’s the most magical place to get engaged.
That was certainly the case for this beautiful couple, Brielle and Eddy! They’re from New Jersey, and both of them (along with the whole family) are Disney superfans. So, naturally, when Eddy wanted to give Brielle the amazing proposal she’s always dreamed of, he thought of Disney’s Magic Kingdom.
The entire family came to Orlando to enjoy Disney, and this made the proposal even more special because they could all be there and share in Brielle and Eddy’s excitement. I loved how thrilled the whole family was, and I can already tell that this couple’s wedding will be a blast!
With Brielle and Eddy officially engaged, we made use of the park to capture their magical engagement photos, themed around all things Disney. Brielle was even accessorized for the occasion with her Cinderella carriage purse, Mickey ears, and amazing Disney nails! Cinderella’s castle and the wishing well were must-photograph backdrops for these two, and the photos of them kissing in front of the carousel are show-stoppers!
My favorite part of photographing Brielle and Eddy, though, was capturing the genuinely joyful spirit they share. They’re both so bright and sweet, and they laugh together so easily! I was thrilled that these Disney superfans were able to turn a fun day at the Magic Kingdom into a day they’ll treasure forever.
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They say that when you marry someone, you marry their family too, and it’s absolutely true! That’s why it’s so heartwarming to see when two people’s families love their future in-laws almost as much as the couple loves each other, and for Preston and Hallie, that’s certainly the case.
Preston and Hallie’s moms actually scheduled this photo session as a gift to the couple. The couple is from Dallas, and Hallie was in Florida with her mom. Preston was vacationing with his family at the Grand Floridian Resort, but Hallie had no idea he was in Florida. She was shocked in the greatest and most joyful way when Preston walked up to her out of nowhere, knelt down on one knee, and asked her to be his wife.
With the sweet couple now happily engaged, we took advantage of the Grand Floridian Resort’s stunning scenery for the rest of their engagement photoshoot. Luxurious boardwalks, stunning floral décor, antique cars, waterside strolls – it all created a magical backdrop for Preston and Hallie’s genuine joy to shine through.
Some of my favorite photos of these two are the candid shots of them simply being themselves and joking together. Hallie has the most beautiful laugh and Preston knows exactly how to make her giggle. I also loved that we could incorporate so many excited and loving family members into this photoshoot. I don’t usually have that privilege for engagement photo sessions and I was so glad that Hallie and Preston’s portraits were able to pay homage to their love of family.
The other fun standouts were the engagement portraits in front of the gloriously huge Christmas tree at the resort. I’m so glad Hallie and Preston will be able to forever remember their special day in the Christmas season…and that they had a great photo for their first Christmas as an engaged couple!
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Proposal Photos at the Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
I love taking proposal photos! Some love stories are whirlwinds that happen quickly and sweep you off your feet. Other love stories are years in the making, with a series of steps that all lead up to an amazing happy ending. Christian and Ellen’s story was the latter, and I was so honored to be there when that story reached a beautiful milestone: their engagement.
Christian and Ellen first met in high school and struck up a friendship. While they were friends on the surface, Christian always held a flame for Ellen, and as their friendship deepened, they both realized that it was turning into so much more. At one point, Ellen mentioned that her dream proposal was a Disney World proposal, and unbeknownst to her, Christian stored that idea away for the future. Ten years later, the now loving couple went on a vacation to Disney and Christian made Ellen’s dream come true.
It was so touching to watch these two together and to be able to share in their love story! Some of my favorite photos are capturing the adoring way they each look at each other, and it’s clear that they treasure each other in a way that will last a lifetime.
The Grand Floridian Resort created a perfect setting for Ellen and Christian’s engagement portraits. The quaint scenery and gorgeous outdoor space created a romantic atmosphere to capture the tenderness between these two lovebirds, and I’m so honored that these photos will be part of the beginning of their new life together! Ellen is already excited to start planning their big day, and they can’t wait to be the future Mr. and Mrs. Aldecoa.
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We LOVED Emily and Henry’s Magic Kingdom Proposal! They are the sweetest couple. Their families were there to make it even more special. I got this from Henry when we planned the proposal: “The proposed plan is as follows: My sister, Honey, will be taking photos around the park to help promote her new Disney jewelry products that she’s been marketing. As my girlfriend will be taking these photos (likely in front of the castle), my sister will at one point pull out a sign from her pocket/bag that will tell Emily to “turn around”, and at that moment I will be kneeling in behind of Emily with the ring (contained in a box-shaped like the My Adventure Book from the movie Up). At this point is where she will hopefully turn around and the moment can be captured! I’ll say a few words to her and await her answer. “
Read Emily’s story here: I guess we met in 6th grade (at least he knew me then) and we became friends in 7th grade. He’s basically the boy next door since we lived in the same neighborhood and we met on the school bus. I remember it clear as day. My friend and I were sitting together and then another boy came over on the bus and sat on the seat next to us. Henry followed him over and sat next to us as well but didn’t talk much. He was super shy and quiet, and I remember thinking he had huge hair! Us four became the new quartet and always did things together. But as high school started, it became just Henry and I. We became closer and closer by bonding over Manga, talking over AIM messenger, and biking around the neighborhood. The summer before 10th grade started, I definitely considered him my best friend, but I also started to like like him. However, knowing Henry, if anything was going to happen, I was going to have to make the first move. So, I did—I told him I liked him first! He said the same thing and I could say the rest was history, but it wasn’t that easy.
During the summer of 2010, we started dating each other. We didn’t make it public at first, but a lot of people easily caught on to this! Then, we went to separate colleges and even had 5 months apart by a 6-hour time difference when I studied abroad in Copenhagen. We had a lot of trying times together facing different personal and family challenges. However, through it all, we let each other grow and become our own person. I have never felt held back by Henry or tied down to him in a limiting way. I’ve only ever felt supported and unconditionally loved by him. We’ve been together for 11 years and we’ve grown as a couple and as our own independent selves. That is something I’ve always loved about us.
In August of 2020, Henry moved in with me to my apartment in Boston. This was another learning curve but was also a moment we’d both been waiting for for a while. Finally, we didn’t have to say “Goodbye” after a weekend visit together but just a “Goodnight.” After five months of living together we decided to look at engagement rings! The only problem is that I don’t like rings, but I wanted an engagement ring and I wanted something I would love. So naturally, I chose my own ring!
After we bought the ring in February of 2021, I tried to not ask questions or bug Henry too much about the proposal. I mean, I may have shown him dozens of Instagram reel of different proposal videos or watched Say Yes to the Dress in front of him many times. I may have also blatantly told him “You better propose by the end of 2021!” Little did I know he was actually planning the most perfect proposal for months in the happiest place on Earth—Disney World!
Disney holds special meaning to me, and Henry knows this. My parents had their first date and honeymoon there. I’ve been at least 15 times since I was a baby and I absolutely cherish the place. Back in March of 2021, we booked a trip to go there with his family for his sister’s birthday in August. I thought that’s all it was going to be, just a birthday trip. But then my mom got wind of our trip and also booked a trip for her, my dad, and brother to go there the same week as us. However, my mom is known for her spontaneity and I didn’t question it. I was actually kind of worried about both of our families being there and trying to make it clear it wasn’t a “joint” trip because I didn’t want to stress his sister out.
Fast forward to Monday, August 9th, our flight gets canceled, we’re running on three hours of sleep, it’s thundering and starting to lightly rain, and my family gets stuck on The People Mover. I guess these factors explain why Henry seemed to keep falling asleep everywhere we went: the hotel room, the bus to the Magic Kingdom, and under the canopy outside Casey’s Corner. Poor guy was freaking out! Meanwhile, I was just becoming more and more confused as everyone just stopped moving. Then his sister takes me to the Hub Grass and asks me to help her shoot some content for her Etsy shop. She explains to me that she’s going to hold up different signs for her shop and wants me to record it. As I’m recording, I remember giving my brother and mom a look saying, “What is going on?” But then once Honey reveals the sign that says, “Emily Turn Around,” everything froze. I was already crying as I turned around but when I saw Henry on one knee, that’s when the waterworks really started. That’s when I realized that this man planned everything for months and orchestrated the whole thing to have both of our families present for this special moment at one of my favorite places on Earth. I don’t really remember what he said, but I do remember feeling like my heart was going to explode from the love I felt. Then, he surprised me again with a photo shoot!? I was blown away! He honestly made me feel like a real-life Disney princess and I really can’t wait to live out my happily ever after with him. He says he waited 14 years for this proposal, and now we both can’t wait forever.
Alexis’s father had a whole big plan for helping Greg’s surprise Disney World proposal to his daughter. They came all the way from New Jersey, for one day – so it had to be perfect. Alexis was visiting the Magic Kingdom with her sister. She never expected to see Greg, especially down on one knee, roses and in hand in front of Cinderella Castle! Her face was priceless! She was also very surprised to see her parents there too. We had a great time walking through the park while they laughed and danced. So happy for you Alexis and Greg!
“To face the future with another, who means more than any other, is to be loved.” –The Rescuers
The phone call came first from Naim’s sister, asking for proposal information for her brother. They had an elaborate plan to take the New Jersey family to Disney’s Magic Kingdom for Naim to propose to his beautiful lady, Elina. The women in the family planned an all-girls trip to Walt Disney World for a few days. Elina had no idea that the rest of the family, including Naim, would be there too.
Courtney and I waited in front of Cinderella Castle for Naim’s sister to take photos. I asked them if they would like some pro photos, I could email them to her. “Sure!” Elina said. After a few shots, I asked Elina if she would also like photos of the whole family? She said, “No, it’s just us.” I said, “Well, what about all the people behind you?!”
At that point, the whole family walked up behind them, including Naim. Elina could not believe her eyes when she saw him there! Then a double surprise as she watched him get down on one knee and ask her to marry him! With lots of tears, Elina said YES! Such a fun couple and photoshoot! Congratulations Elina and Naim!
