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The Ultimate Surprise Puppy Proposal

The Ultimate Surprise Puppy Proposal

At With Love Proposals, we’ve seen some incredible proposing moments, and as fellow puppy parents, this recent surprise puppy proposal in Brisbane holds a very special place in our hearts.

surprise puppy proposal picnic

Every proposal has an element of surprise, even when the person being proposed to may suspect it’s about to happen, the incredibly romantic setting, the location and the thoughtful touches all add to the surprise.

This proposal was filled with the most beautiful surprises, including:

  • Surprising her with a puppy! A new beginning with the cutest addition to their family.
  • Just when she thought it couldn’t get any better, he proposed (wait till you hear how the puppy helped with popping the question!)
  • Amidst the excitement of being newly engaged, both sets of parents arrived, with picnic goodies ready to share in the celebrations.

ultimate puppy proposal young brown puppy with a 'will you marry me' tag on his collar


A Twist on Tradition: The Dusky Blue Styling

As the plan was for her our client to surprise his partner with a puppy, for this setup, we pivoted away from our signature romantic tones. Instead, we curated a dusky blue palette that felt elegant and luxurious, and reflected the arrival of a male puppy keeping what was about to happen under wraps.

blue styled luxury picnic setting

proposal set up Brisbane riverside

blue theme proposal picnic Brisbane

To ensure exclusive use of the elevated lawn overlooking the Brisbane River, we assisted the client with formally booking the area. The goal was to create a setting that felt like a sophisticated date, keeping the surprises cleverly under wraps until the right moment to reveal each surprise.

The Proposal Setting:

  • Dusky Blue Hydrangea Florals: Clouds of heavenly florals adorning modern white stands to add height and texture.

  • Low Picnic Style Seating: Dusky blue rug and fluffy cushions to keep the mood relaxed.

  • Refined Accents: White lanterns, an ice filled drinks tub and a single white rose for that intentional, understated romance.

proposal decor details white ice filled drinks tub with champagne and waters

The beauty of a professionally styled proposal setup is the ability to take the pressure off the logistics so the couple can truly be present.


The Location: Romance Overlooking the Brisbane Skyline

The picnic was set up on a beautiful riverside lawn with uninterrupted views of the river and the city skyline.

With the breathtaking backdrop, this spot offers the perfect balance of intimacy and “wow” factor. It was the perfect backdrop for what was about to happen.


The “Will You Marry Me?” Puppy Proposal🐾

Under the guise of heading out for a picnic, they took a stroll alongside the river until they reached the special spot.

A stylish dusky blue themed proposal picnic setting with Brisbane River in backdrop

surprise proposal arrival

Holding hands, he led her to the picnic setting, then asked her to wait there, while he went to get something. He took a short walk off to one side of the lawn, while she waited in anticipation.

To her complete surprise he returned holding the cutest puppy, she squealed with excitement, as he handed her the puppy, his little tail wagged at a million miles an hour. Having always wanted a Cavoodle, she was over the moon!

he surprised her with a puppy

proposing with a puppy

proposal with a surprise puppy

puppy proposal story

Thinking the puppy was the only surprise, which explained the blue themed picnic setting, he hinted for her to read the tag on his collar.

The custom tag on the puppy’s collar read, “Will you marry me?”

As she read the words, he dropped to one knee. The reaction was instantaneous. There were happy tears, breathless laughter, and a very enthusiastic “YES!”

will you marry me dog tag

surprise proposal with a puppy

she said yes puppy proposal

a puppy and a proposal

Incorporating a puppy wasn’t just a “cute” addition—it was a deeply personal gesture that reflected the couple’s journey and their future together.

dog proposal

proposal with a dog


Surprise Guests

As they both took in the moment, there was one more surprise to follow. All their parents who had secretly been hiding around the corner arrived, which was a big surprise given none of them live locally. They celebrated the engagement over picnic nibbles and drinks. Adding even more emotion and happy tears to the proposal.

surprised her with their parents at the proposal

engaged in Brisbane

proposal celebration picnic Brisbane

If you want to see the tears and the tail-wags for yourself, here’s a little behind the scenes content video of this incredibly special surprise proposal.


The Proposal Photographer proceeded to capture a mini engagement shoot for the newly engaged couple, and their super cute new family member.

mini engagement photo shoot

puppy helping with proposal

engagement photos with puppy

Why a Styled Proposal Makes the Difference

Planning a surprise proposal involves more than just choosing a location. It’s about:

  1. Timing & Anticipation: Having the romantic setting ready for your arrival, adds to the “big reveal” and the surprise factor.

  2. Professional Photography: Our candid proposal photographers will discreetly hide nearby, capturing every raw emotion without intruding on the moment.

  3. A Stress-Free, Effortless Experience: From the bespoke picnic setting to the thoughtful details, every element adding to the surprise.

“The surprises, the genuine reactions, the heartfelt tears, and the sheer joy is what makes what we do so rewarding. Helping our clients create memories that they will remember with so much fondness for the rest of their lives.”


Plan Your Own Dream Proposal

Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate riverside picnic, or a surprise puppy proposal, or something uniquely you, we are here to bring your vision to life.

At With Love Proposals, we take care of the styling, we can recommend locations t fit with your plans, and of course we’re the best secret-keepers so you can focus on proposing to the person you love.

Ready to start planning your own surprise proposal? Let’s create an unforgettable proposal.

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Proposal styling by With Love Proposals

Proposal Photography by Elohim Studio

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