Rainy Day Surprise Proposal at Lincoln Park – Amit & Maya

Happy 2020, friends!! Some of you know that the period of time between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day is known in the wedding industry as “Engagement Season.” Of course, this is because so many engagements happen right around the holidays! I was lucky enough to start my season with Maya and Amit 🙂

Many of you know that proposals are one of my FAVORITE things to capture. Amit and Maya would be visiting Chicago from New York City the day after Thanksgiving, and she had no idea they’d return with a new relationship status (and piece of jewelry!).

I spotted Maya and Amit sharing an umbrella as they crossed the Lincoln Park bridge in the December rain. As if we’d planned it (okay, maybe we did…), they took shelter underneath that “honeycomb” structure on the Nature Boardwalk. He asked. She said yes (!!). The park lights turned on like clockwork, and we were able to capture some super romantic engagement photos in the park! We even got a glimpse of the colorful Zoolights before the crowds rolled in.

Amit and Maya: Thank you for having me, this moment was such an honor to capture! All the best in your future marriage. CONGRATULATIONS again!!

Planning a Lincoln Park Proposal in Chicago?

It’s true: this park is FULL of picturesque locations!! Amit chose the honeycomb, but here are a few other faves:

South Pond Bridge at Nature Boardwalk (skyline view)
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool (permit required)
Lincoln Park Conservatory (permit required)
Zoolights (seasonal)

Keep in mind that Lincoln Park is about as picturesque as you can get, and therefore a popular location for couples and photographers. If you’re planning to propose during prime photo time or on a weekend, prepare to have a Plan B or C in case your ideal spot is already taken! It’s not uncommon for Chicago wedding parties to rotate at these locations. The last thing you’d want is to improvise a proposal… especially if you’ve got a photographer on board to capture the moment.

Hope you found this post useful! I’d love to hear from you if you’re planning your own Lincoln Park proposal in Chicago.

Surprise Lincoln Park proposal on rainy December day with Chicago skyline
Couple walking toward Nature Boardwalk before surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Couple walks under umbrella moments before surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Couple stands under Chicago archway moments before surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Man proposes to girlfriend under umbrella during surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Woman accepts romantic Lincoln Park proposal on rainy December day
Just engaged couple admire ring under umbrella moments after surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Just engaged couple underneath Chicago archway after Lincoln Park proposal
Happy couple just engaged in Chicago after surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Bride-to-be shows off new engagement ring after surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Couple strolls on Nature Boardwalk in rain after surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Happy couple after romantic Lincoln Park proposal on rainy Chicago afternoon
Happy just engaged couple in Chicago after surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Just engaged couple on Nature Boardwalk after surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Happy couple moments after their December Lincoln Park proposal in Chicago
Bride-to-be admires her engagement ring after surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Romantic engagement photo in Chicago moments after surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Romantic Chicago engagement photo moments after surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Happy couple just engaged at December Lincoln Park proposal on Nature Boardwalk
Happy couple on Nature Boardwalk after their surprise Lincoln Park proposal in Chicago
Romantic Chicago engagement photo on Nature Boardwalk moments after Lincoln Park proposal
Couple sharing umbrella on rainy afternoon after surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Romantic Chicago engagement photo on rainy afternoon after surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Couple walks under umbrella toward Chicago skyline moments after surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Happy engaged couple shares umbrella in rain after surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Happy couple shares umbrella moments after their rainy day proposal in Lincoln Park, Chicago
Romantic Chicago holiday proposal photo at Zoolights in Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park proposal photo with Chicago skyline on rainy December afternoon
Romantic Lincoln Park proposal under umbrella on rainy December evening
Romantic Lincoln Park proposal under umbrella in the rain
Unique Lincoln Park proposal on rainy day featuring Chicago skyline
Romantic Lincoln Park proposal in the rain with Chicago skyline
Happy couple shares umbrella with view of Chicago skyline after surprise Lincoln Park proposal
Romantic Chicago engagement photo with skyline after Lincoln Park proposal
Romantic photo of couple kissing under umbrella after rainy day proposal in Lincoln Park
Romantic Lincoln Park proposal under Chicago archway on rainy December evening
Happy couple just engaged after romantic Lincoln Park proposal on Nature Boardwalk
Candid photo of just engaged couple after December Lincoln Park proposal
Happy couple shows off engagement ring moments after surprise Lincoln Park proposal
She said yes! Bride-to-be shows off engagement ring after surprise Lincoln Park proposal in Chicago

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