Chris emailed me to inquire about his secret proposal to Emily at the WWI Memorial, & I knew it was going to be a beautiful event right away. He had every detail planned out!

So, the WWI Memorial & Museum here in Kansas City, looks out over the city and created the perfect backdrop for their proposal. Emily was SO excited, and of course immediately said YES!!

But the surprises weren’t over there! After we took some photos of the new fiancés together right after the proposal, we walked down the stairs and Emily’s parents were waiting for them on the lower level to congratulate them!! Nothing better than having your loved ones bring all the hype for your big days.

Getting engaged is such a fun time in life, and I feel so privileged to have captured this special time for Emily & Chris.

Man proposing to woman on a rooftop in Kansas City.
Man proposing to woman on the rooftop of the WWI Memorial in Kansas City.
Man putting a ring on woman's finger on a rooftop with Kansas City skyline in the background.
Woman admiring her new engagement ring from her Kansas City proposal at the WWI Memorial.
Man and woman kissing on a rooftop overlooking the city for shoot with Kansas City Photographer.
Engaged couple walking across a rooftop with city skyline in the background for their proposal session.
Woman's new engagement ring on her hand wrapped around her fiancé's arm at shoot with Kansas City photographer.
Engaged couple on a rooftop at the WWI Memorial in Kansas City after their proposal.
Man kissing his fiancé's cheek at their session with Kansas City Engagement Photographer.
Woman embracing her mom & showing off her new engagement ring as captured by Kansas City Photographer, Natalie Nichole.
Mother congratulating daughter on her new engagement and admiring her ring while daughter tears up.
Engaged couple sitting on the steps of the WWI Memorial in Kansas City after their proposal.
Newly engaged couple walking with trees in the background at their session with Natalie Nichole Photography.
Man picking up woman, and she is showing off her ring after their proposal in Kansas City.
Engaged couple popping champagne at their session with Kansas City Photographer, Natalie Nichole.
Engaged couple popping champagne at their session with Kansas City Photographer, Natalie Nichole.
Engaged couple popping champagne at their session with Kansas City Photographer, Natalie Nichole.
Engaged couple posing at their proposal shoot with KC photographer Natalie Nichole.
Engaged couple walking at their photo shoot for KC Photographer.
Newly engaged couple walking with Fall foliage in the background. Kansas City Photography.
Man kissing woman's temple as she smiles for their KC Photography session.
Newly engaged couple after their proposal at WWI memorial in Kansas City.

I love shooting at the WWI Memorial for proposals. It has such pretty views for your photos. You can see another proposal I captured there HERE.

WWI Memorial Proposal | Kansas City Photographer

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Cooper and Kala met at veterinary school after a few years of dating they knew they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. Cooper wanted to surprise Kala with a special wedding proposal at Peculiar Winery. With a lot of planning he was able to ask Kala to marry him without her suspecting a thing!

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Kala thought they were just having a casual summer afternoon with her family. They had stopped at the winery for happy hour before heading to Kansas City Plaza for dinner. Little did she know there was much more planned for the evening.

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When they first arrived at the winery they headed out to the patio to enjoy the summer weather. Their families went inside to order drinks. While Cooper and Kala were alone at the table the hostess brought out a bottle of wine. Hiding in the bottom of Kala’s glass was the question of a lifetime and a beautiful ring to match!

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Cooper got down on his knee and asked Kala to marry him. She was completely surprised. Tears filled her eyes as she said “Yes!’ and then immediately jumped up and hugged Cooper in excitement. Cooper made sure to hire me to photograph the entire thing, that way Kala will be able to relieve this magical moment over and over again through pictures.

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The surprise didn’t end there; all of their family and friends poured out of the winery doors to celebrate with them. The winery’s patio was full of love and happy tears, all for Kala and Cooper.

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Planning a surprise wedding proposal at Peculiar Winery is a breeze, the staff is extremely accommodating. They will help make sure your proposal goes off with out a hitch. The winery also has plenty of room for family and friends to join in as well. Not to mention the have the best drinks! They even make the most delicious wine slushies, perfect for a hot summer night.

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Surprise Wedding Proposal at Peculiar Winery

You have found the person you know you want to spend the rest of your life with and be married to! You’ve picked out the ring, now what?! Don’t worry, I have created this super awesome blog post on Planning the Perfect Proposal in 5 easy steps to help!

Step 1 – Find the right moment

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First, Making sure you both are on the same page and are ready to take this next step in the relationship is key. Once you’re sure you’re both ready find a time that feels right- don’t rush the proposal.

Step 2 – Pick the perfect location

If you have a place that is sentimental or meaningful to your relationship, go there. If not then choose somewhere pretty- a garden, a rooftop, a city landmark. Stumped for ideas? I can help with that too!

Step 3 – Hire a Photographer to capture this moment

She Said Yes! - Natalie Nichole Photography

This is going to be one of the most special moments of your lives together, hire a professional to capture it. Photos of this once in a lifetime event are priceless!

Step 4 – Surprise them!

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Keep this moment private (unless your S.O. has always wanted a public proposal and trust me they will have mentioned it if they do haha!). Even if their picking up on hints don’t spill all the details!

Step 5 – Have family waiting off site for a surprise celebratory party!

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The answer was yes! So for an extra awesome spin, have family and friends in another room or at the next location for a second surprise! Engagement parties are so much fun!

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Planning the Perfect Proposal - Natalie Nichole Photography
Planning the Perfect Proposal - Natalie Nichole Photography
Planning the Perfect Proposal - Natalie Nichole Photography
Planning the Perfect Proposal - Natalie Nichole Photography
Planning the Perfect Proposal - Natalie Nichole Photography
She Said Yes! - Natalie Nichole Photography
She Said Yes! - Natalie Nichole Photography
She Said Yes! - Natalie Nichole Photography

Natalie & Garrett, our proposal couple in this post:

Garrett and Natalie met 3 years ago when they both worked at the same law office. Natalie and I’s friendship goes way back to college, ever since we were in the same sorority! Garrett knew how much Natalie loved my photography so when we starting planning their proposal he reached out to make sure I could be there for it!

He asked me for tips and ideas on locations he was considering, and decided on the rooftop bar because it would be more private and it had such an amazing view. And so, on Friday December 13th, Garrett graduated from college. After the ceremony he asked Natalie to go get a drink with him by themselves before they would meet their families for dinner. 

Haha Natalie was so confused as to why they were going by themselves but she agreed to go anyway. When they got up to the roof Garrett was super nervous and excited. As they were taking in the view Garrett held Natalie’s hands. He told her how much he loved her, and got down on one knee. She said YES! Both of their families then came outside to surprise Natalie and celebrate!

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Planning the Perfect Proposal in 5 Easy Steps