For both of you

What to Wear for Your Proposal

You’re going to have these photographs forever, and the outfit is the one thing I can’t fix after. Here’s what photographs best.

The easy rule

Think nice dinner, not black tie.

Simple, clean outfits photograph best. Dress a little nicer than the people around you. It looks great, and it helps me spot you too.

Same couple twice: dressed for a nice dinner on the left, ripped jeans, sneakers and logo tops on the right✓ Yes✕ Skip
Nice dinnerRipped jeans, sneakers, big logos

The couples in these examples were made for this guide. They are not my clients.

Skip these, for both of you

  • Ripped jeans
  • Sneakers
  • Flannel or plaid
  • Busy little patterns
  • Big logos or graphic tees
  • Neon colors
  • Big bags or purses
  • Sunglasses and hats
Lose the sunglasses and hats, I want to see those eyes!
Same couple twice: solid colors on the left, plaid flannel and a busy print on the right✓ Yes✕ Skip
Solid colorsPlaid and busy little prints
Same couple twice: eyes showing on the left, sunglasses and hats on the right✓ Yes✕ Skip
Eyes showingSunglasses and hats

Your partner

This is the tricky part, since they have no idea. Easiest move is to plan a dinner or brunch right after, so they have a reason to dress up too.

Where you’re going

The beach

Green looks great. Skip black, it’s too contrasty against the sand. Skip sand or nude colors too, they blend right into the beach. A longer flowy dress is great. Don’t worry about wind and hair, I handle that with which way you’re facing.

Same couple twice on the beach: both in green on the left, black and sand beige on the right✓ Yes✕ Skip
GreenBlack and sand colors

Vineyards in the fall

Creams and browns look really nice.

Same couple twice in a fall vineyard: creams and browns on the left, neon colors on the right✓ Yes✕ Skip
Creams and brownsNeon

Cold weather

Being bundled up is fine. Bring a thermos of hot chocolate, it keeps everyone happy and warm.

Hot weather

Skip the heavy stuff like boots and flannel, it gets way too hot.

Grass

Bring flats, or grab heel guards so you don’t sink into the grass.

One last thing

Text me a screenshot of what you’re both wearing. I’ll let you know if I’d change anything.

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