Waterton Surprise Proposal Session & Family Photos [Meg & Shieghla]
When Meg wanted to ask her partner Shieghla to marry her, she decided it was going to be a group effort. After first asking Shieghla’s children for permission, she arranged a gift certificate with me. Their Waterton surprise proposal session was disguised as family photos for an anniversary gift. Meg then had oversized custom Scrabble tiles made by Nixynn Fine Wood Products – Scrabble is one of their favourite hobbies to do together – and came up with a plan for their family members to sneak the tiles into the session.
I met up with the family at Linnet Lake to start with regular portraits, and work through some of Meaghan’s nerves until she was ready to ask the question!
Finally it was time at the Prince of Wales! Meg and I had shared diagrams and code words before the proposal session. I asked the other family members to stand to the side while I took photos of the couple, giving them a chance to stealthily pull the Scrabble tiles out.
Shieghla was shocked and had never expected it! (Of course she said yes!) Her and Meg were so lost in the moment, they didn’t even hear the onlooking tourists clapping for them!
Congratulations, Meg and Shieghla!
I love how calm it is in the Linnet Lake area. It’s one of the few places in Waterton that you can escape the wind!
Shieghla’s mom ended up needing a cast, so if you’re wondering why she usually has her right arm behind someone, this is why!
A photo session is a great time to ask the person you love to marry you! I can help you come up with the plan, including any excuses you need to keep the secret.
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