The twinkling Christmas lights weren’t the only thing sparkling during Josh’s dreamy carriage ride proposal to Lucy—it was the perfect combination of love, surprise, and holiday magic! Josh had been planning this moment for nearly four months, thoughtfully crafting every detail to make it unforgettable. He booked a romantic carriage ride through a neighborhood aglow with festive lights and brought me on board to capture the magic while keeping the surprise intact.

To pull it off, I teamed up with the incredibly sweet carriage team, who enthusiastically helped me come up with the perfect cover story: I was “their photographer,” snapping promotional shots for the company. On the big day, I arrived nearly an hour early to make sure everyone was on the same page, including the carriage driver. Closer to 5 PM, as golden hour transitioned into the twinkling evening, Josh and Lucy arrived.

Once their carriage arrived, I hopped on first, cheerfully explaining, “If y’all don’t mind, I’ll be tagging along for the first 10 minutes to take some promo photos for the company—and I’ll happily share them with you too!” They agreed with big smiles, and off we went, the cozy carriage weaving through the dazzling lights. About halfway through, I asked to stop the carriage for some wide-angle shots. I stepped off and casually asked if they’d be okay hopping out for a couple of quick photos by the carriage. Lucy happily obliged, still unsuspecting.

And then—cue the magic—Josh dropped to one knee. Lucy’s eyes widened, and her suspicions about the random photographer on their ride melted into laughter and tears as she said, “Yes!” It was the ultimate holiday surprise proposal, filled with joy, love, and just the right touch of sparkle. Moments like this are why I adore what I do! ✨