Jamie & Anya

Proposal at Muriwai Beach, Auckland, New Zealand

A Love Story at Muriwai Beach: Jamie & Anya’s Sunlit Proposal

Jamie and Anya’s love story brought them all the way from Scotland to New Zealand, where an unforgettable surprise was waiting. While they had come for a friend’s wedding in Auckland, Jamie had something even more magical planned—a breathtaking proposal at Muriwai Beach, one of the most stunning coastal spots in the country.

Months before their trip, Jamie reached out to me with a vision: an intimate, picture-perfect proposal with every detail carefully thought out. He wanted it to be a complete surprise for Anya, and he was determined not to give anything away.

On the day of the proposal, the sun was shining, the sky a brilliant blue, and the waves crashing in the distance added to the magic of the moment. Jamie led Anya down the beach toward a beautifully arranged picnic setup, complete with soft blankets, delicate florals, and a charcuterie board waiting for them. The golden light reflected off the ocean, making the entire scene feel like a dream come to life.

As they approached the setup, Anya looked around in confusion—she wasn’t sure what was going on. Then, before she could even process the moment, Jamie turned to her, took a deep breath, and got down on one knee.

Shock washed over Anya’s face. For a split second, she thought he was joking. But then she saw the emotion in his eyes, the way his hands trembled slightly as he held out the ring, and the realization hit her all at once.

Tears filled her eyes as she said the only word that mattered: “Yes!”

The excitement was overwhelming, and Jamie—wanting to make the moment even more special—guided her over to a spot in the sand where he had a second surprise waiting. There, in big, bold letters, were the words:

“WILL YOU MARRY ME?”

Anya gasped, placing a hand over her mouth in pure disbelief. Jamie, still caught up in the joy of the moment, playfully got back down on one knee and “proposed again,” this time right on top of the message the stylist had carefully written in the sand. They both burst into laughter, a mix of happy tears and excitement filling the air.

It was pure magic.

Afterward, we captured beautiful portraits along the shoreline, the sunlight highlighting their beaming smiles and the waves providing the most stunning natural backdrop. From romantic close-ups to candid moments of them laughing and embracing, every single photo radiated the love and joy they felt in that moment.

Jamie had pulled off the perfect surprise, and Muriwai Beach had provided the perfect setting for a love story that will be told for generations.