Are you planning on proposing during the holiday season? In this video, I talk about the top three places you can pop the question!
The Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center Skating Rink – On the rink, you’ll get a open, unobstructed view of the tree with you and your partner in front of it.
The Palace Hotel – This hotel decorates a gorgeous Christmas tree every year during the holidays – it’s also been featured on shows like Gossip Girl.
A private rooftop – When it’s chilly out, you’ll have a private, intimate space for you decorated the way you want! You’ll also have an indoor space to get warm in between shots.
Want to learn more about how to propose to your loved one? I talk about proposals, engagements, questions and more on my Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/ashfoxproposals! Make sure you like and subscribe for more :)
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I absolutely loved helping Brandon plan the big day for him and his girlfriend Coll! This was a special proposal right in the heart of Central Park in the fall.
In Coll’s words:⠀ “What a surprise the occasion was when the day started with a photo op for me, my boyfriend Brandon and our dog – and ended in a proposal.⠀
On top of it all, there was a guitar player playing our song and an amazing photographer (that’s me!) capturing the most special moment of our lives.”
As a photographer, I always feel so grateful that I’ve been chosen to capture some really important and special moments in my clients’ lives. Looking at these photos really make me smile!
If you’d like to do something like Brandon or similar I’d love to help you bring your vision to life! Whether you need ideas for where to pop the question, logistics for the surprise, or beautiful photography and videography of the moment, I’m here to help!
Looking for more? We can add special elements to take things up a notch like private venues, live musicians to play your favorite songs, and custom decorations. I can help you with every aspect of your proposal needs, stress free.
To start planning your proposal – free! – get in touch with me at ashfoxstyle@gmail.com.
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If you and your loved one are foodies, it might be a great idea to do so – learn more in this video.
I talk about proposals, engagements, questions and more on my Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/ashfoxproposals! Make sure you like and subscribe for more :)
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Are you considering having family present for the big day? In this video, I weigh the options – ultimately, it all comes down to what feels right to you and your partner.
I upload weekly on my Youtube channel and talk about proposal planning, locations, and more! Make sure you like and subscribe at www.youtube.com/ashfoxproposals for more!
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In honor of Football Season ?, I wanted to share AQ Shipley’s beautiful proposal story?⠀ ⠀
REAL PROPOSAL: I’ll never forget the first time I spoke with AQ. Some of my clients call me to bounce around ideas, but in AQ’s case, he had a game plan from start to finish and just needed my help to execute it since he lives out of state.⠀ ⠀ The plan was well thought out – a combination of traditional romance with a modern tech twist.⠀ ⠀ It makes sense that AQ is so strategic as he’s in the NFL (!!!) and I’m certain the strategy that he uses in sports he applied here in surprising his stunning fiancee (now wife) Shari. AQ knew he wanted privacy, stunning views and lots of space for a top private chef.⠀ ⠀ The proposal went down like this – AQ told Shari that they were doing a special shoot for a Food and Wine Magazine (this is the part where I get to practice my acting abilities!) and I was to take some test shots of AQ and Shari out on the rooftop before the food was brought in.⠀ ⠀ Just before I was about to take their photo, AQ suggested to Shari, “Let’s take a selfie.” They were dressed up and on a stunning rooftop with a perfect view of the Freedom Tower. Shari and AQ smiled for the Snapchat selfie when AQ’s Bitmoji popped up on screen with him down on his knee proposing to Shari’s Bitmoji.⠀ ⠀ I absolutely love the way he blended classic romance with our generation’s modern romance selfie tradition. Jill was shocked and AQ got right down on his knee, just like Bitmoji AQ, proposing to Shari. ?⠀ ⠀ How beautiful? Leave a comment if you’d love a proposal like this ❤️? ⠀
Let’s talk about what you’re going to say to your loved one – I’ll walk you through some important key points for you to talk about when you pop the question!
I upload weekly on my Youtube channel and talk about proposal planning, locations, and more! Make sure you like and subscribe at www.youtube.com/ashfoxproposals for more!
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In honor of National Coffee Day I wanted to feature Stephen’s cafe proposal!?⠀ ⠀ Stephen wanted to propose in a space that was special yet understated for him and his future fiancée so that it would flow as a natural part of his weekend routine.⠀ ⠀ For most New Yorkers, your local coffee shop is essentially an extension of your home. We live in relatively small homes compared to the rest of the country, so your cafe often becomes your living room, office, reading space and meeting place. I know mine is!⠀ ⠀ While it’s extremely special to propose on vacation, there’s something also very intimate to propose to your significant other in a familiar place where you’ve made a lot of memories together. Stephen chose to propose in their favorite local cafe!
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In this video, I talk about why it’s important that you ensure your partner has a fresh manicure for your surprise – you want your ring to look beautiful on your loved one’s hand in your photos! But how do we make sure your partner’s hands are prepped?
I upload videos weekly on my Youtube channel and talk about proposal planning, locations, and more! Make sure you like and subscribe at www.youtube.com/ashfoxproposals for more!
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I love Jana and Bernard’s story. It reads like a romantic comedy and culminates in the most perfect proposal inside St. Patricks Cathedral, one of the most beautiful churches in the world. Planning a great proposal is all about paying attention to details and remembering little hints your partner gives you about what they would like as well as overt ones. Jana told Bernard in passing that she loved St. Patricks and he didn’t forget!
In Jana’s words
“We met five years ago, I was coming out of yoga, and he was checking into a hotel for work where the studio was. I’m not sure what it was, but that spark was there, he made me laugh, and he was quite dashing. I remember telling him “we would never work” as he lived in Houston and me in Dallas. His comment to that “it’s just a bag of peanuts away,” i.e., Southwest Airlines. He would also say “I was a hard nut to crack.” Working his magic he slowly crept into my heart. On one of the many phone conversations throughout our courtship, I mentioned how I loved New York and had visited most of the cathedrals; specifically, St. Patricks. The one thing about my Ash is he listens. We made plans to be in New York for the tree lighting at Rockefeller Center. He said, “let’s stop at St. Patricks and light a candle.” Upon entering the church, he stopped me, and on one knee he proposed. Later, I asked “why St. Patricks” and he said “I know what this church means to you and nobody gets engaged in a church, always married. Being the man that he is, he changed the rules.
The photographs speak for themselves, we’ve had so many compliments, we used the photos that year for our Christmas photo, our wedding announcement and have framed many of them. Christmas in New York is beautiful, getting engaged there was over the top. Ash Fox’s timing is impeccable, her editing stunning, and such a joy to work with, can we come back?”
I get calls and emails all the time that begin with “Where do I even start”. A lot of times it can be overwhelming coming up with an idea for your proposal. You may be overloaded with ideas and not know which one to choose or you may be have no clue where to begin. One great place to start is thinking about activities and interests you share with your partner. For example, Michael and his girlfriend, Emily met competing in Model United Nations together in college. Model UN was both their meeting place and an activity they both were passionate about so Michael took Emily for a tour of the United Nations. Just as they finished the tour, he grabbed Emily’s hand, completely catching her off guard and dropped to his knee in front of the flags and the iconic sparkling silver United Nations building. Emily was shocked and thrilled by Michael’s sentimentality because the UN met a lot to them. I sneakily photographed the entire moment from the street as if I was a tourist passing by. Afterwards I brought them over to Tudor City where we took some post engagement pictures with views of the Chrysler building and others featuring Emily’s pear cut diamond ring set in rose gold is also a dream! Well done Michael!
Harris’s marriage proposal took place as the site of his very first date with his girlfriend, Tara, Mini Golfing at Chelsea Piers. Tara, thought it was a regular date night and a fun idea to go mini golfing, but she had no idea that Harris planned to propose there. I pretended to be working at the Mini Golf center blending into the atmosphere as much as possible, but I was really there to secretly photograph Harris’s proposal. After a few holes, Harris dropped to his knee when Tara least expected it, right there on the mini golf green, with a gorgeous view of the Freedom Tower behind him. A mini golf marriage proposal is a great way to have fun and feel relaxed even though you’ll be proposing. Harris was a smooth operator and showed no sign of nervousness. I loved the way Harris combined an activity they loved as a couple with an homage to their first date together. Often proposals go in one of two directions, a totally new experience where you create a new memory in a new place, or the proposal revisits a sentimental location and the proposal marks an additional milestone in your relationship. – Ash Fox
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Gramercy Park is by far one of the most romantic and exclusive parks in all of NYC. You can only get in with a special key that’s reserved for those who live on the periphery of the park and for the guests of the Gramercy Park hotel, who are able to rent the key. Daniel planned to propose to his beautiful longtime girlfriend, Shelby in Gramercy Park. He surprised her when after a long stroll throughout the city, he was able to slip her into the park a place neither of them had ever been in. I spied on the couple serenity photographing as they strolled through the park, capturing all the moments leading up to Daniel’s knee drop. Shelby was so surprised! After Daniel proposed he waved to me and we spent some time getting some artistic engagement portraits throughout the park. Finally, Daniel suggested they stop by the Gramercy park Hotel nearby, where he surprised her with an engagement party including both their families! Daniel and Shelby’s joy and love for each other is so beautiful to see. It was really magical to capture their intimate moment surrounded by the fall foliage on that cool November Day.
Gramercy Park is a gorgeous setting for getting engaged no matter the season. If you’re curious about what it looks like in the Spring, check out my post on Chris’s engagement here https://www.ashfoxphotography.com/gramercy-park-proposal/
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