Nick's Plaza Hotel Christmas Proposal

CHRISTMAS PROPOSAL AT THE PLAZA IN NYC

I don’t think anything is more iconic than New York City’s historic Plaza Hotel during the Christmas season. The staff at the Plaza do an amazing job of decorating the lobby, which is open to the public. For Nick’s proposal, we worked with the hotel to close off an area just to the side of the Christmas trees.

What’s nice about a Plaza Hotel proposal is you can tell your partner you have a “reservation” at one of their restaurants or bars. This give

Jonathan Heisler Photography is comprised of Professional New York City photographers specializing in photographing private NYC proposals, as well as engagement sessions and weddings.

LEARN MORE ABOUT HIRING A PROPOSAL PHOTOGRAPHER IN NYC

Luke and Maria Proposal | The Plaza Hotel NYC

Congrats Luke and Maria! … And a big “thank you” Ana for your help planning everything!

NYC Suprise proposal

Luke surprised Maria, his high school girlfriend, while on her work trip in New York City. The couple Is from Washington D.C. and rarely comes up to New York City. Luke told me it’s been their dream to stay at New York City’s The Plaza Hotel and he wanted to incorporate The Plaza in to the moment. So we chose just outside The Plaza in front of the Pulitzer Fountain.

How to surprise her with your proposal

Leading up to the proposal, Luke had Maria’s dad tell Maria that their friend was going to give her tickets to a special Ellen DeGeneres taping in New York City on Friday night. All Maria had to do was meet the friend outside The Plaza Hotel at 4pm. Unfortunately, there was no show and no tickets.

Luckily, Luke had something better.

I photographed every moment leading up to Luke’s proposal. I photographed Luke pacing until he saw Maria at a distance. I photographed Maria approaching Luke and the moment she saw him, and was shock he was in New York City. Photographing proposals are some of my favorite photo assignments!

After the question was asked and the couple had their time, we did a mini-engagement photo session in Central Park. On our way to the park, which is right across from the Plaza Hotel, they told me they’re “super awkward” in front of the camera. (Aren’t we all?!?). Once in Central Park, I had them just walk and forget I was there. I photographed Luke and Maria doing their thing and then I slowly worked in some easy posing.

Photographing at the Plaza hotel

From there we took a few photos outside The Plaza on the step and a few photos inside. Once inside the historic Plaza Hotel Luke had another surprise to share. The couple would be staying at the hotel for the weekend!

Steven + Rebekah’s Proposal | Plaza Hotel NYC

Congrats, Steven and Rebekah! | Steven’s choice of proposing outside of the Plaza Hotel and in front of the fountain was purely his idea. The couple lives just a few blocks and Steven knew he could convince Rebekah to go that way while heading to their favorite restaurant. Rebekah was in shock and in complete disbelief.

Post proposal we walked to a restaurant where both of their families were waiting.