There’s just something magic about a crisp fall afternoon, golden leaves, and a moment that changes everything, and this Atlanta Botanical Garden Proposal was exactly that kind of magic. Jack reached out to me just a few days before with the sweetest plan, and from the very beginning, it felt like one of those stories that would unfold beautifully. Susannah had absolutely no idea what was coming, which made every second feel even more special. The light, the color, the nerves, the joy, it all came together in the most romantic, fall-in-Atlanta kind of way!

Planning the Perfect Atlanta Botanical Garden Proposal

Jack had this proposal planned down to the tiniest detail, and honestly, it was adorable watching everything come together. He and his sister created this whole plan to get Susannah to leave work early, which she thought was a little weird but somehow agreed to anyway, and head to the gardens “just to walk around.” The moment they walked in, you could feel Jack’s nerves and excitement from a mile away. He led her to the exact spot we’d chosen, a quiet, beautiful corner of the garden showing off all those warm fall colors, and dropped to one knee! Susannah literally froze, then immediately started jumping, laughing, covering her face, and just absolutely losing it in the sweetest way. It was pure joy. The kind that reminds you why these moments never get old.

Fall Portraits Around the Garden After the Big Yes

Once she said yes, these two fell right into the happiest little bubble together. We wandered through the garden for some portraits, letting them soak it all in, and their energy was everything. The fall colors were showing off, the sun was soft and glowy, and every spot we stopped at just added to the whole romantic vibe. You can see it in the photos: the way she kept looking at her ring like she couldn’t believe it, the way Jack couldn’t stop smiling, the way they held onto each other like they were still trying to process what just happened. It felt natural, relaxed, and full of that just-got-engaged glow. Truly the perfect fall proposal session!

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Ruzin Cunningham Photo | Georgia Proposal Photographer

If you’re dreaming up a surprise moment of your own, whether it’s at the Atlanta Botanical Garden or somewhere that holds meaning for the two of you, I’d love to help you plan it and capture it in a way that feels true to your relationship! Proposals are fast, emotional, and incredibly special, and having someone in your corner who knows how to guide the moment while staying behind the scenes makes all the difference. Head to my contact page so we can chat about the ideas you have for your session! If you want to learn more about me and what I do, click here. Can’t wait to hear from you!