Bend, Oregon Proposal

Are you considering proposing to your love this holiday season? Did you know November is one of the most popular months to get engaged? One reason for it’s popularity is it’s around the holidays, which is a great time to celebrate with family and friends.  The holidays are a wonderful time to share the exciting news, and it allows for plenty of months to plan a wedding or elopement for the upcoming summer or fall without needing to have a long engagement.

While this couple didn’t get engaged this November, they traveled to Bend, Oregon for a special weekend where Mr. K proposed to his sweet girlfriend. Of course she said ‘Y-E-S’ and they were all smiles!! There is no better way to celebrate than documenting this monumental moment in time with an engagement photo shoot. I love helping clients plan the perfect day before capturing their surprise proposals. A little planning will go a long way and will help ease the nerves prior to popping the question.

Tips on how to propose.

1. Get the ring – Remember, the size of the ring isn’t the answer to a successful marriage but it is helpful to know if your partner has their heart set on a certain style (diamond, certain cut, family heirloom or simple band). If you aren’t sure of the band size and this is going to be a complete surprise, there are tools on the web that can help with getting the size right. If you have discussed marriage and the proposal maybe ring shopping together is in the cards.
2. Speak to their parent(s) – Is this considered an old fashioned tradition? I’m not sure how many people still do this, but if your partner feels like it is important or their parent(s) do, I feel like it can still be an important step to take or at least consider. My husband asked my dad when we were visiting and apparently my mom wasn’t in the room when he spoke to my dad and then my dad ‘forgot’ to tell my mom. Let’s just say she wasn’t happy with my dad after she heard we were engaged. Haha.
3. Choose a date – Do you have plans for an upcoming trip or special night out? The date doesn’t have to be a date of significance but picking a date can help you mentally prepare which will help keep your nerves at a bay, and will facilitate any planning such as hiring a photographer or making a reservation at a restaurant.
4. Choose a location – Again, this can be local or a destination. Will you be vacationing, visiting a favorite place, or going home for the holidays? Do you want this moment to be private or have family/ friends there? If you are proposing while on a trip, choosing a place that isn’t too crowded or overwhelming may be helpful.
5. Come up with a valid backstory (and by back story, I mean…. lie if you have to). The reason for this is you want to make sure your partner is dressed properly for the occasion ESPECIALLY if you are hiring a professional photographer. So if you say you want to go for a walk at the park and know they won’t want to be in sweatpants for photos, maybe tell them you are going to the park and then a nice dinner afterwards.
6. Take a deep breath, drop to your knee and pop the question!!

Favorite Locations in Bend to Pop the Question.

Bend, Oregon is the perfect location to get engaged for any couple year-round. The possibilities are endless.

• Mt. Bachelor
• Drake Park
• Downtown Bend
• Smith Rock State Park
• Tumalo Falls
• Sunriver on a romantic getaway
• Black Butte Ranch
• Staycation at Five Pine Lodge in Sisters, Oregon

Jewelers in Bend, Oregon

Local jewelry stores in Bend, Oregon include Pave Fine Jewelry, Saxon’s Fine Jewelers, and Silverado Gallery.

Check out this Leap Day proposal. Don’t forget ladies, you can propose too.

Contact me to schedule your proposal or engagement session today!!

Check out this Mt. Bachelor engagement session.