Wayzata Depot & boardwalk
The restored 1906 depot and the boardwalk along the bay, with the lake opening out behind you.
Wayzata Proposal Photographer & Packages
Wayzata sits right on Lake Minnetonka, with a boardwalk, a historic depot and water that goes gold an hour before sunset, 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 Wayzata proposal packages, from $495.
Every package includes a consultation with ideas and maps from our Wayzata 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 Wayzata?
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.
Wayzata Proposal Map
Places to propose in Wayzata.
Wayzata 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 Wayzata proposal planner find the place where you two will want to get engaged.
Ideas & inspiration
Wayzata 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 Wayzata.
Wayzata 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.
Wayzata Depot & boardwalk
The restored 1906 depot and the boardwalk along the bay, with the lake opening out behind you.
Learn more → Wayzata Bay dockThe long municipal dock straight out into the water, best in the last hour of light.
Learn more → Lake StreetThe village main street, lit shopfronts and the lake at the end of it.
Learn more → Lake Minnetonka shorelineQuiet coves and old shoreline oaks a few minutes west of the village.
Learn more → Excelsior CommonsLawns and a bandshell across the lake, twenty minutes around the south shore.
Learn more →Our work
Wayzata Proposal Photographer.
Every one of these was shot by a local Wayzata 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 Wayzata photographer includes
- A vetted local Wayzata 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
Wayzata 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.
Wayzata Bay dock
The long municipal dock straight out into the water, best in the last hour of light.
Lake Street
The village main street, lit shopfronts and the lake at the end of it.
Lake Minnetonka shoreline
Quiet coves and old shoreline oaks a few minutes west of the village.
Excelsior Commons
Lawns and a bandshell across the lake, twenty minutes around the south shore.
Don't know where to start?
Let us show you our most romantic proposal spots!
How it works
Three steps to your Wayzata 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 Wayzata 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 Wayzata.
The boardwalk beside the historic depot, the end of the Wayzata Bay dock, and the quiet shoreline coves west of the village are our most-loved backdrops.
Our Wayzata 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.
Minnesota weather does what it likes. We watch the forecast with you, offer rescheduling subject to availability, and keep indoor and covered backups in reserve along Lake Street.
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.
★★★★★
As a mother of only one child, this is the perfect gift. Hiring Paparazzi Proposals to capture this event was the best thing I could have ever done for my son and his future bride. The photos are perfect and the moment was captured forever.
Michelle M.Mother of the groom · verified on Yelp
★★★★★
It could have been overwhelming to realize you were suddenly in a photo shoot that you didn’t plan for, but he was super kind and easy going. I dabble in photography myself and can be pretty picky about it, his work is beautiful.
Whitney K.She said yes · verified on Yelp
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