Let Paparazzi Proposals help you plan and capture your engagement, from the shores of the city’s three rivers to the peak of the Stone Arch Bridge.
Every package includes a consultation with ideas and maps from our Minneapolis team. You pay for the package in full at checkout, so message a planner first and we will confirm your date is free.
Our most popular option for planning and capturing your once-in-a-lifetime proposal!
See what's included →Enjoy a romantic stroll in a Minneapolis park or on the beach and discover roses, champagne, a blanket, a hidden photographer.
See what's included →A rose and candle heart creates a romantic moment, with a discreet photographer capturing the surprise.
See what's included →Elevate your proposal with a park setup featuring Marry Me signage, flowers, candles, and a photographer to capture the moment.
See what's included →Video adds yet another way to capture that priceless reaction when you drop down to one knee!
See what's included →At Paparazzi Proposals we understand that you have a big life decision ahead, and it needs all kinds of support: from emotional guidance to help with logistics and planning. Over a decade of working and learning, we have developed protocols to make sure your proposal is executed in the most beautiful way.
A proposal is not just a photographer. Behind your date there is a team: coordinators and planners, photographers, editors and decorators, drivers and musicians. No last-minute cancellations, no no-shows, no unexpected changes (unless the weather doesn't permit). We are here for you, through what is likely one of the most important events of your life.
“You can go with one photographer you found online. It's not impossible, but you're taking a risk: we often get couples who are going through a last-minute cancellation, and we do our best to accommodate them, but a proposal planned on a tight deadline rarely ends up as perfect as you want it to be. Come to us from the beginning, and we'll support you with the whole team.”
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Popular weekend dates book out 2–3 weeks ahead. Secure yours now.
Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis proposal planner find the place where you two will want to get engaged.
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 Minneapolis.
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.
Stone Arch BridgeIt crosses over the Mississippi River just next to St. Anthony Falls, with the downtown…
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Foshay Tower Observation DeckThis is a 360-degree viewing deck atop one of the most historically significant Art Deco…
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Minnehaha FallsIt is a 53-foot waterfall cascading down into a ravine of dense greenery that makes it seem worlds…
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Chain of LakesThis is a chain of lakes in south Minneapolis with walking and biking trails around tranquil waters.
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Nicollet IslandThis tranquil island on the Mississippi River near downtown is home to historic houses and has…
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Mississippi RiverfrontThere are open views of the Mississippi River where you can see the skyline of Minneapolis from…
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Minnesota ZooThis is a big zoo located south of the Twin Cities with multiple habitats, offering…
Learn more →Every one of these was shot by a local Minneapolis 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 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.
It crosses over the Mississippi River just next to St. Anthony Falls, with the downtown skyscrapers in the background and the stone structure of the bridge giving it a unique identity all by itself. The falls that are flowing right next to the bridge provide movement and sound to the picture. It is one of the most identifiable places in the city.
This is a 360-degree viewing deck atop one of the most historically significant Art Deco skyscrapers in downtown Minneapolis. The Art Deco design on the skyscraper itself gives additional charm. This is an impressive elevated viewpoint above the entire downtown skyline.
It is a 53-foot waterfall cascading down into a ravine of dense greenery that makes it seem worlds away from the city, even though it is actually within city limits. It is easy to be caught up in the energy created by the waterfall and the environment around it.
This is a chain of lakes in south Minneapolis with walking and biking trails around tranquil waters. There are numerous possibilities to have some solitude at the lakes due to the tranquility of the waters. It is simple to find an isolated area with walking trails around the water.
This tranquil island on the Mississippi River near downtown is home to historic houses and has river views. The historic houses and tranquil streets provide the feel of a small town even though it is just minutes from downtown.
There are open views of the Mississippi River where you can see the skyline of Minneapolis from multiple spots along the river. The combination of the wide river and rising skyline provides a clear view of the city.
This is a big zoo located south of the Twin Cities with multiple habitats, offering an unconventional and playful setting. Multiple habitats will provide an extremely unconventional and playful setting, which a regular park cannot offer. This is certainly an interesting option for couples.
Let us show you our most romantic proposal spots!
One date, one call. We take care of everything in between.
Choose a day above and send it over. It takes 30 seconds, with no payment and no commitment.
Your planner helps you choose the spot and the package, takes the payment and locks the date.
Your photographer is hidden nearby, already in position. Your gallery arrives in 3 to 4 business days.
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.
It was a bit stressful to plan a proposal 3000 miles away. However, they gave me ideas, drew up routes and ensured I felt 100% comfortable. The result was a stress free, perfect execution of the happiest moment of my life.
He acted like he was just a tourist taking photos of the sunset, and my fiance was so surprised with the setup. I was also sent the pictures within 2 days!
I wish I could give 10 stars. He was a true gentleman in getting my fiancée to calm down after I had just proposed, and he constantly had us laughing while giving us instructions.
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