I recently had the honor of photographing a beautiful proposal at Das Peach House in Fredericksburg, Texas, and it was a dream.

Daniel and Colette met online a little over two years ago and immediately hit it off—they even closed down the restaurant on their first date because they couldn’t stop talking. He knew instantly that there was a connection between them, and their love has continued to grow ever since.

Before The Proposal

Newly engaged couple showing off the engagement ring at Das Peach Haus.

Happy engaged couple after proposal on dock at Das Peach Haus

Daniel inquired via my website in mid-April and told me he wanted to propose within the next month or so, so we got to work right away! They’re both from the area surrounding Magnolia, Texas, so he knew that he wanted to travel in and spend the weekend celebrating their engagement.

He had originally planned to propose to Colette at Muleshoe Bend amongst the Texas bluebonnets, but unfortunately, they were no longer in bloom. I sent him a list of alternative proposal spots around Austin, Texas to ensure he had a variety of stunning options. After consulting with Colette’s mother and friends, he settled on a romantic waterfront setting at Das Peach House, which couldn’t have gone more perfectly!

To get the best photos possible, I sent Daniel clear directions telling him exactly where to go once he arrived at Das Peach House. This not only helped ease some nerves because he knew what to expect once he arrived, but he also knew he had a support person to walk him through the entire surprise. Once he was 100% confident in the plan he chose the date!

The Proposal

Proposal on dock at Das Peach Haus by Lois M Photography

Couple hugging after she said yes at Das Peach Haus

Daniel and Colette arrived in Fredericksburg for their weekend getaway, and on April 26th, he put his proposal plan in motion! They left their cozy cabin, which was a 10-minute drive from the venue, and headed for the gorgeous dock where the surprise took place.

Once they got there, Daniel took her hand and led her down to the water through a beautiful path of trees and greenery. He got down on one knee on the dock and popped the question—Colette was emotional as soon as she realized that Daniel was asking for her hand in marriage and the happy tears started flowing! She, of course, said YES and slipped her brand-new engagement ring onto her finger.

After The Proposal

Newly engaged couple taking romantic engagement photos after proposal at Das Peach Haus.

Couple standing on dock surrounded by water and tall trees at Das Peach Haus by Lois M Photography

Newly engaged couple flashing her new engagement ring at Das Peach Haus

Showing off the ring after proposal at Das Peach Haus

To celebrate and preserve their proposal forever, I stayed to do a mini photoshoot with the happy couple. These photos are so important because they capture the couple’s joy and true in-the-moment emotions about spending the rest of their lives together.

During our mini-session, I guided Daniel and Colette through different poses so they felt comfortable and confident in front of the camera. We used a few areas around Das Peach House so they would have a variety of backgrounds and could enjoy the entire venue.

Couple sitting on log at Das Peach Haus with beautiful views of trees and the water after proposal

Couple walking together by the Das Peach Haus store in Fredericksburg after proposal

Romantic candid photo of couple twirling on the dock at Das Peach Haus after he proposed and she said yes!

I’m so blessed to be able to document such emotional and special moments in my clients’ lives and truly love what I do.

If you’re ready to create a one-of-a-kind proposal, I’m here to help you plan and capture it all!

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Surprise Proposal at Das Peach Haus

Romantic proposal at Das Peach Haus in Fredericksburg, Texas

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If you’ve spent any amount of time in San Antonio, Texas, you’ve been to Pearl. The vibrant and lively community is filled with people who love to create and share with everyone around them. Every time I’ve been to Pearl, I’ve been impressed—from the beautiful buildings, talented artisans, and well-maintained public spaces to the high-end, quality feel. There’s always somewhere to see and something incredible to experience at Pearl, which made it the perfect place for an engagement session with a very San Antonio feel.

Engaged couple infront of Hotel Emma at the Pearl

Romantic photo of couple embracing near Hotel Emma and Supper for their engagement photoshoot

Misty engagement session at the Pearl with beautiful greenery

About The Historic Pearl

Couple dipping in the rain at the Pearl with the magestic Hotel Emma in the background.

Engagement photo session at the Pearl, couple wears neutrals on a misty morning by Lois M Photography

Pearl was founded in 1883 and has been a beloved place to visit in San Antonio ever since. One of the best reasons to visit Pearl is that there are so many different things to see and do that you’ll always have a new experience every time you visit. The property offers a little of everything—stunning living spaces, amazing food, creative retail shops, overnight accommodations like Hotel Emma, and a gorgeous weekend farmers market. You’ll never run out of places to go.

One of my favorite restaurants to visit is Brasserie Mon Chou Chou; it’s the number one French restaurant in San Antonio, and offers a peek into the romance of wandering around a European city while enjoying quintessential French comfort food.

I love Pearl as a setting for engagement photos—not only for the special feeling you get as you walk through the streets, but because there are so many places to visit and explore. Wandering through the different buildings and businesses is ideal for a session that feels like we’ve captured a day in your lives together; one that you can look back on fondly for many years to come.

About The Session

My sweet couple, Lars and Lauren, were looking for casual yet romantic engagement photos to preserve this special time in their lives. The weather was calling for rain, but they wanted to move forward with their session, which created a moody, intimate vibe in their photos. The mist in the air felt so serene, and added to the emotion in each photo.

Lars is originally from Europe and he’s a very stylish guy, so he decided to coordinate their outfits for their engagement session. The result was beautiful, with neutral outfits that complimented each other and showed off their style. They looked absolutely adorable together and were truly the perfect match! The colors Lars chose were great for a photo session with many different backgrounds featuring all of the different architecture and areas at Pearl.

Romantic misty engagement session in the city at the Pearl downtown San Antonio by Lois M Photography

Photo of engagement ring during a romantic engagement session at the Pearl

Couple dancing in the rain during their engagement session at the Pearl

To end their engagement session, Lars and Lauren decided to head over to Larder located within Hotel Emma for a coffee date. Larder is an artisanal shop featuring groceries and housemade food patrons can enjoy on their patio. It was the perfect finale to their session as they were able to cuddle up at their table, sip coffee, and enjoy each other’s company while I captured it all on camera.

Romantic engagement photoshoot at the Larder coffee shop

A romantic misty morning coffee date at the Larder in San Antonio

If you’re interested in booking your engagement photo session at Pearl in San Antonio, Texas, let’s chat! We can discuss the vibe you want for your photos, talk about the logistics of planning your perfect session, and book your session date on my calendar.