McWay Falls
An eighty-foot waterfall onto a cove you cannot reach, seen from the trail above. The classic Big Sur frame.
Big Sur Proposal Photographer & Packages
Cliffs dropping straight into the Pacific, a waterfall landing on an empty cove and the best hour of light on the California coast, all captured with our unique brand of surprise engagement photography.
Packages from $495. Takes 30 seconds, no payment, no commitment.
- 4.8/5 on Yelp
- 10,000+ proposals since 2011
- 100% surprise, never staged
- Featured on Shark Tank
All packages
All Big Sur proposal packages, from $495.
Every package includes a consultation with ideas and maps from our Big Sur team. You pay for the package in full at checkout, so message a planner first and we will confirm your date is free.
Proposal Photography Package
from $495
- 1 hour
- 70–100 photos
- 3–4 business days
Our most popular option for planning and capturing your once-in-a-lifetime proposal.
See what's included →Picnic Proposal
from $950
- 1 hour
- 70–100 photos
- 3–4 business days
Discover a cozy blanket beautifully arranged with roses, chilled champagne, and charming details.
See what's included →Romantic Flower and Candle Heart Proposal
from $950
- 1 hour
- 70–100 photos
- 3–4 business days
Create a stunning heart of roses and glowing candles to set the perfect romantic proposal scene.
See what's included →Marry Me Proposal
from $1,000
- 1 hour
- 70–100 photos
- 3–4 business days
A romantic setup with Marry Me letters, flowers, candlelight, and a photographer to capture your proposal.
See what's included →Proposal Photography Package + Video
from $1,450
- 1 hour
- 70–100 photos
- 3–4 business days
Video adds yet another way to capture that priceless reaction when you drop down to one knee.
See what's included →Ready to make it happen in Big Sur?
Pick your date and we'll check availability and match you with the perfect package.
Popular weekend dates book out 2–3 weeks ahead. Secure yours now.
Big Sur Proposal Map
Places to propose in Big Sur.
Big Sur hands you a backdrop for every kind of marriage proposal. We've scouted every spot on this map ourselves: for the light, for the privacy, and for the angles that make the photographs worth framing. Tap any pin to jump to that spot, or let a Big Sur proposal planner find the place where you two will want to get engaged.
Ideas & inspiration
Big Sur Proposal Ideas.
Not sure how to ask? Start with the place. The spot you choose sets the tone of the entire moment, whether you want it hidden and intimate or grand and unmistakably Big Sur.
Big Sur proposal decorations, set up before you arrive
Every idea below works beautifully on its own, or dressed up with full proposal decorations: a styled picnic, a candle heart glowing at dusk, or giant MARRY ME letters waiting as you round the corner. Your proposal planner arranges the permits, the timing and the setup, and your photographer is already in position, so all you have to do is walk them there. Tap any idea to read the full location guide.
McWay FallsAn eighty-foot waterfall onto a cove you cannot reach, seen from the trail above.
Learn more → Bixby Creek BridgeThe most photographed bridge on Highway 1, with the canyon and the ocean behind it.
Learn more → Pfeiffer BeachPurple-tinged sand and the keyhole rock the sun sets through in midwinter.
Learn more → Garrapata State ParkBluff trails above the surf, calla lilies in spring and almost no one there.
Learn more → Point LobosCypress, coves and clear water at the northern end of the drive.
Learn more →Our work
Big Sur Proposal Photographer.
Every one of these was shot by a local Big Sur secret proposal photographer, standing exactly where we said we'd be: hidden in plain sight, lens ready, half a second before they turned around.
The package
What your Big Sur photographer includes
- A vetted local Big Sur photographer, hidden in plain sight
- 1 hour of coverage: the walk up, the question, the celebration
- 70–100 hand-edited, high-resolution photos
- Private online gallery, delivered in 3–4 business days
- Full print & sharing release
- Spot scouting and timing planned with you in advance
Location guides
Big Sur Proposal Locations.
The full story on every spot above: when the light is best, how private it really is, and what we can set up for you before you arrive.
Bixby Creek Bridge
The most photographed bridge on Highway 1, with the canyon and the ocean behind it.
Pfeiffer Beach
Purple-tinged sand and the keyhole rock the sun sets through in midwinter.
Garrapata State Park
Bluff trails above the surf, calla lilies in spring and almost no one there.
Point Lobos
Cypress, coves and clear water at the northern end of the drive.
Don't know where to start?
Let us show you our most romantic proposal spots!
How it works
Three steps to your Big Sur yes.
One date, one call. We take care of everything in between.
1
Pick your date
Choose a day above and send it over. It takes 30 seconds, with no payment and no commitment.
2
Plan it on a call
Your planner helps you choose the spot and the package, takes the payment and locks the date.
3
You just propose
Your photographer is hidden nearby, already in position. Your gallery arrives in 3 to 4 business days.
Your proposal planner
Meet Ann Levit.
Send me your date and I will come back with two or three spots that actually work at that time of day, and what it takes to get permission to be there.
What your Big Sur proposal planner arranges
- Plans proposals in every city we cover, so she knows your spot before you describe it
- Handles the location, the timing, the permits and the decorations
- Never contacts the person you are proposing to, for any reason
- Plans for every couple, whoever is doing the asking
Questions
Frequently asked questions about proposals in Big Sur.
The overlook above McWay Falls, the north pullout at Bixby Creek Bridge, the keyhole rock at Pfeiffer Beach and the bluff trails at Garrapata are our most-loved backdrops.
Our Big Sur packages start at $495 for the Proposal Photography Package and go up to $1,450 for photos plus video. Pick a package above for the exact "from" price.
Yes. The Candle Heart and Marry Me packages include styled decor, florals and signage, all set up on location before the two of you arrive.
We recommend 2–3 weeks for the best choice of times and spots, but we'll always try to make last-minute magic happen too.
Coastal fog can sit on the cliffs all morning and lift by four. We watch the forecast with you, offer rescheduling subject to availability, and plan around the hour the light actually arrives rather than the hour you booked.
Absolutely. From location scouting and permits to flowers, music and timing, a dedicated planner handles every detail so you only focus on the moment.
Of course, love is love. Every package is for every couple, and we'll tailor the whole experience to your story.
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What our couples say.
★★★★★
He was so thorough on the on-site walk-through, taking me through the process and giving me tips. On the actual day he was on-site way early and constantly in contact.
Sean T.Verified review on Yelp
★★★★★
Easy explanation of how everything works, and even some very useful advice about how to make my idea work better. The photos, timing, service, and follow-up were all excellent.
Scott D.Verified review on Yelp
★★★★★
He was able to get to the spot a bit earlier and even had his gear get a little wet to capture the best moments, now that is some high level dedication!
Zachary B.Verified review on Yelp
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