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Boston Public Garden Proposal — Cormac & Flor

"Late spring in the Public Garden — and a question Flor never saw coming."

Location: Boston Public Garden
When: Late May, spring bloom
Type: Surprise proposal + portraits
Guide: Public Garden proposal guide

Late May is when the Public Garden shows off — willows heavy and green over the lagoon, swan boats out on the water, every path framed in spring bloom. That's exactly why Cormac picked it.

The plan

He reached out a few weeks ahead and we built the plan together: the route he'd walk with Flor, the timing, and exactly where I'd be tucked away so she wouldn't clock a photographer pointing a lens her way. That's the part couples worry about most, and it's the part I take off their plate entirely.

The moment

On the day I got there early and disappeared into the crowd of camera-carrying tourists — the Public Garden makes that easy. Cormac brought Flor in for what looked like a simple spring stroll, and she had no idea anything was happening until he stopped walking and reached for the ring. Everything went exactly the way we drew it up: no stress, no fumbling, just a question and a yes.

Portraits after

Afterward we took our time wandering for portraits — past the willows, along the lagoon, over the bridge — while the two of them got used to the word "engaged." A few days later Flor left the five-star review below, which for a guy who spent the afternoon pretending to photograph ducks is about as good as it gets.

If you're planning a spring proposal at the Public Garden

Late spring books up quickly — between the blooms, the boats and the light, it's the month everyone wants. Reach out early.
The willows and the lagoon are the backdrop; the bridge is busier. I'll pick the position for your date.
Give yourself time after the yes. The spring light is soft for a long stretch, and the portraits are the frames you'll print.
Everything else is in the Public Garden proposal guide, and proposal photography starts at $699.