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Engagement Proposal in Kings Garden - Copenhagen
- Bigwig Photography
- Feb 13
- 3 min read
Some love stories are planned down to the finest detail. Others unfold in the most spontaneous, heart-racing ways. Joe and Uppa’s story? A perfect blend of both.
Traveling all the way from the U.S., these two lovebirds set off on a grand adventure to celebrate seven years together. Their itinerary was the stuff of dreams—strolling through Copenhagen’s charming streets, wandering Amsterdam’s canals, and chasing the northern lights in Norway. But little did Uppa know, there was one more unforgettable moment waiting to be added to their journey with her engagement proposal. 🤍
A Last-Minute Engagement Proposal Plan
Joe had been carrying around a question bigger than any suitcase. But where to ask it? Copenhagen or Amsterdam? He couldn’t decide. The weight of the moment, the significance of choosing the right place—it lingered in his mind.
So, we struck a deal. If he woke up one morning and felt in his heart that Copenhagen was the place, he could message me last minute, and if I was available, we’d make it happen. (Not something I typically recommend, but hey—some moments are worth the challenge! 😄)
A Proposal Rooted in Meaning
One thing Joe did know was that nature had to be part of this moment. He wanted a setting that felt like Copenhagen, but also one that carried personal meaning. Trees, in particular, were non-negotiable.
The engagement ring he had chosen for Uppa was more than just a beautiful piece of jewelry—it held a story within its design. On either side of the sparkling center stone were tiny, intricate trees. This detail wasn’t random. It symbolized something deeply personal, a story they had shared, a piece of their history that had taken root and grown.
Why Kings Garden?
It only took one day for Joe to fall in love with Copenhagen. The city had a magic he hadn’t expected—the way the old-world charm met modern vibrance, the way the cobblestone streets invited slow strolls and lingering moments, and the way it just felt right.
And so, the decision was made. Not in a grand, overthought way, but in that quiet certainty that comes when something is simply meant to be. Kings Garden, with its beauty, energy, and charm, was the perfect place for their lovely engagement proposal.
Choosing Kings Garden as the backdrop for this proposal was a natural fit. A peaceful garden in the heart of the city, it offered the ideal setting with beautiful green spaces and a quiet atmosphere.
A Moment of Pure Joy
When the time came, everything felt just right. It was December, and the trees at Kings Garden had shed their leaves, leaving behind bare branches that only made the scene more beautiful in its own quiet way. The place? A peaceful green spot in the city, where nature stood still as if it knew something special was about to happen.
Now, for the fun part—I was secretly hiding, crouched behind a nearby tree, my heart racing, trying not to make a sound. Every time a person walked by, I had to freeze, hoping they wouldn’t see me in my little hiding spot. There I was, barely able to contain my excitement, waiting for the perfect moment to catch Uppa’s reaction. It was like a mini adventure in itself—every second felt like a thrilling game of hide-and-seek, but with a life-changing moment just around the corner.
Then, Joe got down on one knee.
Uppa’s joy was so sweet and real. The kind that makes faces glow, that makes strangers smile, that turns an ordinary day into one they’ll never forget.
For an hour, we captured it all—the love, the laughter, the pure happiness. It was simple, natural, and perfectly them.
See more of their lovely proposal here.
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