Sunrise Proposal in Paradise: A Magical Guanacaste Engagement

A couple holding hands and walking outdoors. The man is wearing a white shirt and dark shorts, and the woman is in a colorful floral dress. They are smiling at each other with a lush green background behind them.

When Ivan reached out about capturing his surprise proposal to Katie in Guanacaste, I knew Playa Hermosa would be the perfect backdrop. Just minutes from their hotel in Playas del Coco, this serene beach offers the intimacy and natural beauty that make proposal photos truly special.

  • In Guanacaste, a person on one knee proposes to another on a sandy beach, with sailboats anchored in the calm sea as a backdrop. The sky is clear, and gentle waves lap the shore during this heartfelt engagement proposal.
  • A person kneels on a sandy beach, holding a ring box, proposing to another standing person. The person standing covers their mouth in surprise. The background features several boats on calm ocean waters under a clear sky.
  • A man kneels on the sandy shores of Guanacaste, holding an open ring box, proposing to a woman in a floral dress. She appears surprised and extends her hand. The ocean and several boats provide a stunning backdrop under the clear blue sky.
  • A couple is on a sandy beach, with the man kneeling as he proposes to the woman. They lean in for a kiss. The calm ocean and anchored sailboats are in the background.
  • A couple embraces on a sandy beach, with the person kneeling on one knee, suggesting a proposal. Several boats float on the calm ocean in the background under clear skies.
  • A couple stands together on a beach. They are facing each other, smiling. The woman is wearing a colorful dress, and the man is in a white shirt and shorts. Boats are visible in the background on the calm water under a clear blue sky.
  • A couple stands hand in hand on a sandy beach with the ocean and boats in the background. The woman wears a colorful floral dress, and the man is in a white shirt and shorts. Both are smiling and looking at each other.

As the early morning sun lit up the beach, Ivan led Katie along the shoreline. Small fishing boats dotted the horizon, creating an authentically Costa Rican scene. The moment Ivan dropped to one knee, you could tell by Katie’s expression she was taken completely by surprise.

  • A couple holding hands walks barefoot along a sandy beach. The man wears a white shirt and khaki shorts, and the woman wears a colorful dress. Lush green trees fill the background under a clear blue sky.
  • A couple walks hand in hand on the beach in Guanacaste, smiling and embracing. The woman, in a colorful floral dress, and the man, in a white shirt with navy shorts, revel in their enchanting engagement proposal as the ocean sparkles behind them under a clear blue sky.
  • A smiling couple stands outdoors in a green park. The man wears a white shirt with floral designs, and the woman wears a colorful floral dress. They are embracing, with lush trees in the background.
  • A smiling couple embracing outdoors, with a woman in a colorful dress hugging a man from behind. They are standing in front of a lush green background.
  • A woman kisses a smiling man on the cheek while embracing him from behind. They are outdoors with green foliage in the background, and the man is wearing a white shirt.
  • A couple embraces and smiles at each other in a lush, green park. The foreground features blurred foliage, adding depth to the scene. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a serene, romantic atmosphere.
  • A couple holding hands and running along the beach shoreline with gentle waves in the background. The woman is wearing a floral dress, and the man is in a white shirt and shorts. Both are smiling and enjoying the sunny day.
  • A couple walks barefoot along a serene beach, with lush green trees in the background. The woman is wearing a floral dress, and the man is in a white shirt and shorts. The shoreline waves gently lap at their feet under a clear sky.
  • A woman in a floral dress playfully runs along a sandy beach, with a man in a white shirt and shorts playfully chasing her. The background is lush with green trees under a sunny sky.
  • A couple embraces on a beach. The man, wearing a white shirt, stands behind the woman, who is wearing a colorful floral dress. Both are smiling and appear happy against the backdrop of the sea and sky.
  • A couple embraces warmly, with the woman smiling in a colorful floral dress. The man stands behind her, with his arms wrapped around her. A sparkling engagement ring is visible on her left hand.

After capturing the proposal, I introduced myself and spent time with the newly engaged couple, documenting their first moments of engagement. The quiet morning at Playa Hermosa provided the perfect canvas for candid photographs of Ivan and Katie basking in their happiness.

A smiling couple stands on a beach. The person in front wears a colorful floral dress, while the person behind them wears a white shirt with a decorative design. The background features a blurred view of the ocean and shoreline.

Getting to photograph surprise proposals in Guanacaste is always an honor – there’s nothing quite like capturing that life-changing moment when one person asks, “Will you marry me?” and the other says “Yes!”

Want to plan your own Guanacaste proposal? Contact me to help create your perfect beach proposal moment.

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