Surprise Engagement
A surprise marriage proposal in breathtaking scenery. Surveys consistently reveal that most women desire a surprise proposal or at least a partial surprise. She might sense it’s on the horizon, but not know the exact moment, making it perfect to win her heart.
It is crucial to keep it simple. We may need to change the location at the last minute due to weather conditions.
A proposal can take place while sightseeing, hiking, or during a return trip from the Jungfraujoch.
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*I don’t organize flowers, music or sprinkle rose petals on the ground.
I don’t give you the “best 50 pictures”. I will give you ALL the good pictures in JPG format. (At least 300 images.)
Your web gallery will be online for six weeks, after which the images will be removed, but the link will remain active. I will have created two backups and can effortlessly re-upload the photos if needed.
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This is a good position for you and your partner. With you back at an angle towards me and my camera (which is on a tripod.)
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I have written some marriage proposal ideas below.
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Meet at the location in or near Interlaken
We will be in contact using WhatsApp. I will exchange numbers 12 hours before the event.
I am unknown to your girlfriend. I’m just another tourist taking pictures. I keep my distance until it is time for you to propose.
Unfortunately, I have little control over the situation. You might be standing in the wrong place or the background is not spectacular. The sun might be casting shadows on to her face or people could be walking past.
Which is why a proposal during a photo shoot is a good idea. (See below.)
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Propose during a photo shoot / guided tour
This is the best way in my opinion. Propose to your girlfriend at the beginning of the photo shoot after I have set up my equipment.
I will need to use a small studio light to brighten you up. This will look suspicious when your girlfriend does not know about me.
You can give your girlfriend a photo shoot as a birthday present. Or as an anniversary present.
She will wear nice clothes and put on some make up.
I will distract her pointing to somewhere in the distance whilst you go to your backpack for the ring.
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Weather
Often the weather is not as bad as it is predicted. It might seem “last minute” but it is best to wait until the evening before the event. I can check the TV weather forecast at 8 p.m. Also the animation feature on my weather app.
Don’t rely on Google or Apple for the weather forecast. Here is a link to the Swiss government weather service:
https://www.meteoswiss.admin.ch/local-forecasts/lauterbrunnen/3822.html#forecast-tab=detail-view
Remember that our region features towering mountains and lakes filled with icy waters, influencing the local weather patterns. At sunrise, the sun’s warmth striking the cold lake water can generate clouds.
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Prices and locations
Please remember to bring some money with you!
