A Surprise Proposal in the Vault at Del Frisco’s: Austin & Jade

Wide view of Austin proposing to Jade at the end of the candlelit flower aisle in the vault at Del Frisco's

This one came in at the very last minute. I got the call a day or two before the proposal asking if I was open, and I said yeah, absolutely. I’m really glad I did.

The Vault at Del Frisco’s

The vault at Del Frisco’s in Philadelphia was set up with beautiful floral arrangements leading to the spot where Austin wanted to propose. I loved all the candles and flowers he had in there.

White hydrangeas and roses on tall white pedestals with candles, set up for the surprise proposal in the vault at Del Frisco's Philadelphia
Wide view of the proposal setup at Del Frisco's Philadelphia, candles and white flowers leading toward a glass wall of wine

Hiding in Plain Sight

We hid in the room pretending we just worked there. Austin walked Jade in as a total surprise, dropped down on one knee, and that’s when we came out. She had no idea we’d been in there the whole time.

Austin on one knee as Jade covers her mouth in surprise between the flower pedestals at Del Frisco's Philadelphia
Austin on one knee holding Jade's hand among the white flowers at Del Frisco's Philadelphia

She was so happy.

Austin and Jade kiss in the middle of the candlelit flower aisle after the proposal at Del Frisco's
Austin and Jade smile at the camera, her engagement ring on his chest, after the proposal at Del Frisco's Philadelphia
Black and white photograph of Austin and Jade walking hand in hand between the flower arrangements at Del Frisco's

Family Joins In

Then Jade’s sister and her husband came in to celebrate with them.

Jade shows her engagement ring as her sister and brother-in-law join the celebration at Del Frisco's Philadelphia
Black and white close photograph of Jade's engagement ring as she holds out her hand

Everyone gathered in front of the giant round vault door for a few photographs.

Black and white photograph of Austin and Jade with her sister and brother-in-law in front of the round bank vault door at Del Frisco's Philadelphia
Austin and Jade with her sister and brother-in-law in front of the giant round vault door at Del Frisco's Philadelphia

And the bubbly was waiting at the bar.

A bottle of bubbly and four glasses waiting on the bar at Del Frisco's Philadelphia

Outside Del Frisco’s

Then we took the two of them outside for a little shoot.

Austin and Jade kiss on the sidewalk outside Del Frisco's in Philadelphia
Black and white photograph of Austin and Jade walking hand in hand down the sidewalk outside Del Frisco's Philadelphia

The front of Del Frisco’s is so cool. I love the black gating around the windows.

Austin and Jade in front of the ornate black ironwork around the entrance of Del Frisco's Philadelphia

The corner with the Del Frisco’s sign is really pretty, with the light wrapping around the buildings.

Austin and Jade beside the Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House sign on the corner of the building in Philadelphia

Then we headed back in.

Black and white photograph of Austin and Jade at the bottom of a long stairway at Del Frisco's Philadelphia

A Toast with Family

They shared a toast with Jade’s sister and her husband, who’s from Australia. He was the coolest guy, so helpful, and he kept the energy great for the two of them.

Bubbly poured into a glass at the bar for Austin and Jade's toast at Del Frisco's
Austin and Jade raise a toast with her sister and brother-in-law at the bar of Del Frisco's Philadelphia
Jade's engagement ring resting on a champagne cork at Del Frisco's Philadelphia

Then they went off to celebrate the rest of the evening, and we headed out. It was a really pretty one.

Planning a Restaurant Proposal in Philadelphia?

A private room like the vault at Del Frisco’s makes a surprise easy. There’s space for us to hide in plain sight, and family can come in for a toast right after.

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