Dylan & Laura’s Romantic Proposal at Magnolia Plantation

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Price range: $$$

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is one of the most iconic locations in Charleston for a proposal, and it became the perfect spot for Dylan to ask Laura to marry him. . It was a stunning day in July, with the gardens in full bloom and the Long White Bridge providing a picture-perfect backdrop for their big moment. As a Magnolia Plantation proposal photographer, I was thrilled to be part of their carefully planned and beautiful proposal.

Dylan and Laura walking hand in hand under mossy oaks beside the water at Magnolia Gardens

Dylan kneeling to propose to Laura at the foot of the Long White Bridge at Magnolia Gardens

Woman pressing her hands to her face in surprise on the Long White Bridge at Magnolia Gardens

Man on one knee offering the ring beside the white bridge railing at Magnolia Gardens

Summer proposal by the Long White Bridge and the couple kissing right after at Magnolia Gardens

Woman laughing as she admires her new ring next to her fiancé by the white bridge

Dylan and I worked together closely to ensure every detail was just right. We exchanged maps and photos of the plantation to make sure everything would go off without a hitch, creating a seamless and stress-free experience. When the moment finally came, Dylan knelt near the picturesque Long White Bridge, and Laura said yes to forever.

Their story is just as beautiful as their proposal. As Laura shared, “We met at the end of May in 2020, right when the lockdown restrictions had been removed in Florida. At the time I was living in Miami and Dylan was in Tampa. So we decided to meet in the middle, in downtown Delray Beach. For months prior, our mutual friends, who are now married and expecting their second child, had been trying to set us up. They strongly believed Dylan and I would be a perfect match, and it turns out they were right. We have been together ever since the first night we met.”

Newly engaged couple embracing on the Long White Bridge under Spanish moss at Magnolia Gardens

Long White Bridge reflected in the dark lagoon on a summer day at Magnolia Gardens

Close-up of cupped hands holding an orange lily with the engagement ring resting in its petals

Couple dancing on the teal bridge and cuddling in the white gazebo at Magnolia Gardens

Couple kissing inside the white lattice gazebo after their summer proposal at Magnolia Gardens

After the proposal, we spent time exploring the gardens, capturing more beautiful moments that reflected their love and excitement. The lush greenery and vibrant colors of Magnolia Plantation in the summer made for some truly magical photos. It was a day to remember, and when I delivered the gallery to Dylan and Laura, they were so happy with the results that they booked me to photograph their wedding in Baltimore. I can’t wait to capture their big day and continue documenting their love story.

Smiling couple walking together through lush greenery and moss at Magnolia Gardens

Woman touching her fiancé’s face among orange blossoms in the gardens at Magnolia Gardens

Couple standing on the teal Asian-style bridge over a garden pond at Magnolia Gardens

Smiling couple leaning on the teal bridge railing surrounded by greenery at Magnolia Gardens

Newly engaged couple sitting on the front steps of the plantation house at Magnolia Gardens

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If you’re planning to propose in Charleston, there’s no better place than Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. With careful planning and the right photographer, your proposal will be a day you’ll remember forever. Planning your own surprise? See how our proposal photography in Charleston turns a single moment into memories you’ll keep forever.