Kevin & Ellie’s Lincoln Park Zoo Nature Boardwalk Surprise Proposal in Chicago

Kevin reached out to me for help planning and finalizing his proposal to Ellie. He knew he wanted a skyline shot because they used to live in Chicago and loved coming back to reminisce, so he wanted their location to be evident. They had already looked at rings so she knew it was coming but she had no idea when or how. He chose the fall season for good reason, I mean look at these colors! The bridge where Kevin proposed is especially popular because it offers a breathtaking perspective of the Chicago skyline—making it a dream location for engagement sessions. In fact during the months of May through November, you can stop by on any given Saturday and witness several proposals. You will notice every single one has usually hired a photographer.

Ellie & Kevin’s surprise proposal at the Lincoln Park Zoo bridge is a perfect example of how meaningful the right setting—and the right photographer—can be.

If you’re planning a proposal in Chicago, the Nature Boardwalk offers one of the most romantic backdrops in the city. And with me, you can trust that every second of your story will be captured with care and artistry.

a man is down on one knee proposing to his girlfriend at Lincoln park zoo in Chicago

a man puts an engagement ring on the finger of his new fiance as she wipes a tear off her face.

a newly engaged couple shares an excited moment as they look at each other in surprise

a newly engaged couple shares a celebratory kiss in front of the chicago skyline

a newly engaged couple looks at the camera and smiles, while the fiance shows off her new ring

a couple poses for an engagement photo as they share a kiss under a pavilion in Chicago's lincoln park zoo

a couple poses for an engagement photo as they look straight at the camera while standing in an autumn colored field

a couple poses for an engagement photo as the man kisses his fiance on the forehead in front a stone wall of red ivy

a couple poses for an engagement photo as they hold hands in front a stone wall of red ivy

an engaged couple shares a kiss under a tree of yellow leaves

an engaged couple stands nose to nose looking into each others eyes standing under a stone arch

For tips on planning a surprise proposal in Chicago, check out my blog on How to Plan a proposal here. For help finding the perfect location for your surprise proposal, check out my blog on popular Chicago locations here. For specifically skyline locations , Click here to see a list of skyline locations.

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