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This surprise proposal was the best way possible to kick off the summer. Memorial Day weekend, Dallas surprised Hailey by proposing on the beach. A few weeks prior to the proposal, Hailey’s mom reached out and wanted to book me as a gift to the soon-to-engaged couple! I think that’s an incredibly special engagement gift, and now they’ll have the photos of this incredible moment for forever!

On the day of the proposal, Hailey’s mom shared that Dallas had the ring for quite a few months and was going to propose multiple times, but each time something happened and it got pushed back. On the day of the proposal, I was texting with two of Hailey’s best friends and her mom to make sure we were all on the same page & ready for the surprise! I’m so thrilled that Dallas got the opportunity to propose! Hailey’s mom also organized a surprise party for the happy couple after the proposal; Hailey tried calling her mom, sister, grandmother and dad multiple times (they wouldn’t answer!) before arriving in person to a celebration in their honor!

I’m incredibly proud and excited to share that this session was featured on Southern Bride.

Surprise proposal on Wrightsville Beach; young woman embraces her fiance moments after the proposal, captured by Raleigh-based Laurel Calabek Photography

Engagement session took place after surprise proposal. Couple is under the pier, architecture of the pier is seen, couple is doing a dip kiss under the pier.

After the surprise proposal, the couple are standing near the ocean on the shore, both looking at the camera during a beach engagement session

sideways engagement ring captured by Raleigh wedding photographer, Laurel Calabek Photography

During beach engagement session, couple kisses while the breeze lifts the woman's hair

close up of the engagement ring; gold ring with diamond turned sideways

Are you looking for a photographer to capture a proposal? I would be thrilled to capture this momentous occasion for you, your sweetheart, or a family member. Please reach out today, and I’ll get back in touch with you shortly.

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