One special night along the coast

Recapping one amazing proposal along the cliffs of Sunset cliffs with Nishil & Shiv

We could not be happier for these two and so incredibly excited to be a part in such a special moment. There is no better place to propose or have engagement photos in San Diego than Sunset Cliffs. Nish planned it perfectly! If you are planning to get engaged this coming holiday season, we would love to chat details and share our expertise on best located for engagement photos in San Diego. Having been a part of so many incredible proposals and engagement sessions we have mapped out our personal favorites, and would love to share. As always, thank you for taking the time to look at our latest San Diego wedding blog, we hope to connect with you soon!


Planning a beach proposal? Here are some ideas to make it truly memorable:

1. Sunset Magic

  • Setting: Set up a cozy picnic blanket, lanterns, and maybe a few flowers or candles to enhance the ambiance. Time it around sunset for a romantic golden-hour glow.

  • Execution: Take a walk together along the shore, then bring them to the spot you’ve prepared. As the sun sets, pop the question with the backdrop of the beautiful colors in the sky.

2. Beach Bonfire Proposal

  • Setting: For a cozy evening, set up a small beach bonfire if it’s permitted, with some blankets, marshmallows, and a few fairy lights.

  • Execution: Toast marshmallows and chat by the fire until the moment feels right. Then, as the fire flickers, ask them to marry you. It’s a relaxed but romantic setup that can feel intimate and spontaneous.

3. Message in a Bottle

  • Setting: Write your proposal on a beautiful scroll, place it in a bottle, and “find” it together on the beach.

  • Execution: During a beach walk, spot the bottle you “planted” earlier and hand it to them. When they open it, kneel down and propose.

4. Sand Art Proposal

  • Setting: Arrive early and carve a large heart in the sand with “Will You Marry Me?” inside it. Decorate with seashells or flower petals.

  • Execution: Lead your partner over to “discover” it. While they’re admiring it, kneel down and pop the question.

5. Drone Capture

  • Setting: Coordinate with a friend or hire someone to operate a drone that captures the whole proposal from above.

  • Execution: As you walk along the shore, the drone captures the setup, the proposal, and maybe even spells out the words in the sand if possible.

6. Beach Picnic with a Surprise Dessert

  • Setting: Arrange a beautiful beach picnic with a table setup, pillows, a small charcuterie board, and a dessert that has “Will You Marry Me?” written inside or on top.

  • Execution: When they open the dessert box or unwrap it, get down on one knee and propose.

7. Scavenger Hunt Proposal

  • Setting: Hide small clues around the beach that eventually lead them to you waiting at a scenic spot.

  • Execution: Each clue should lead to the next with little notes until the final clue directs them to you, where you’re ready to propose.

Let me know if you want any of these ideas personalized or combined!

brittney farrasan clemente, san diego engaments, san diego florist, san onofre beach, San Juan capistrano, San Diego surf, San Clemente wedding photographers, sunset cliffs San Diego, san diego elopement photographer, sanonofre, Santa Barbara wedding, san diego wedding venue ideas, san diego wedding videographer, sunset cliffs san diego, san diego maternity photography, San Clemente wedding, surprise proposal, Santa Cruz wedding, Santa Barbara blog, santa barbara, sandiegobreweries, sandiegoweddingvideographer, San Diego bloggers, sand dunes, sanonofrestatebeach, san diego blogs, san diego wedding bloggers, san diego weddings, San Clemente wedding designer, San Clemente wedding photography, surprise proposal ideas, san diego wedding blogs, San Clemente wedding venue, santa cruz, san diego bloggers, san diego wedding photographers, san diego maternity photographer, san diego beach wedding photographer, san diego wedding photography, San Clemente florists, san diego influencers, san diego wedding venue, San Diego family photography, san diego wedding florist, San Clemente wedding coordinator, San Diego sand dunes, San Clemente wedding photographer, san diegobeaches, san diego elopement photographers, san diego beach wedding, san diego photographer, San Diego boho wedding photographer, sayulita mexico, san diego hotels, santa margarita wedding venues, san francisco wedding venue, san francisco wedding photographer, san onofre, san diego wedding photographer, sandiegovenues, san diegowedding venues, sayulita, surprise proposals, san diego engagement photography, san diego hotel, Santa Barbara wedding photographer, san diego, san diego wedding venues, San Diego family photographer, sunset cliffs proposal, san diego engagement photographer, San Diego sunset cliffs, Santa Barbara bloggers, san francisco, San Clemente photographer, San Diego surf locations, isaidyes, costa mesa wedding venue, best wedding photographer in san diego, costa mesa, i said yes, east village san diego, best san diego bloggers, costa mesa wedding photographer, best blogs san diego, best companies in san diego, best wedding venues in san diego, east village san Diego weddings, mission valley san diego, best beaches in San Diego, mission trails san diego, mission san Juan capistrano, crystal pier san diego, kearsargepass, blogs on san diego, kearsarege pass, cabo san jose, places to stay in Santa Barbara, proposal ideas, hotels in san diego, Glamis sand dunes, cabo san lucas, proposal, blog Santa Barbara, cabo san lucas wedddings, andaz san diego, pendrysandiego, bloggers in san diego, rancho santa fe, rancho Santa Fe san diego, rancho Santa Fe wedding venue, Encinitas san diego, downtown san diego, downtown san diwgo, Desert vibes, desert elopement, desert engagement photos, destination weddings, destination wedding vibes, desert vibes, destination wedding photographer, destination wedding photographers, Desert wedding photography, surf blog, sunset cliffs engagement photos, sunset cliffs california, sunset cliffs hike california, sunset cliffs photos, sunset cliffs, sunset cliffs engagement, sunset cliffs wedding, sunset surf, sunset cliffs wedding photos, california blog, central california, californiaweddingphotographer, california weddingComment