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Today, via this Swan Point surprise proposal, I get to show you fairly new photos AND a very new venue. Woot woot!
I met Nayam through one of my past brides, Andrea. Last year Andrea started a luxury picnic company, Picnic and Unwind. She designs absolutely beautiful and creative picnic setups all around the DMV for her clients. These picnics are perfect for all types of occasions, from birthday or anniversary celebrations to bridal or baby showers, and especially for surprise proposals!
Nayam was working with Andrea to plan his proposal using the luxury picnic of Nikisha’s dreams. The brownie points this guy was racking up were off the charts! I mean the idea of the picnic alone is wonderful – but the details would send anyone through the roof! There were fresh flowers, fancy champagne on ice, crystal champagne flutes, and tasty desserts ready and waiting after Nikisha said yes.
Andrea was sweet enough to share my photos with Nayam since he wanted to have the occasion photographed. I was super excited to get to work with Andrea and to see one of her picnics in person. And then I was doubly excited when I saw the fantastic location! Swam Point is a brand new venue located in Occoquan, Virginia. The owner rents out a portion of her waterfront home, complete with a patio and gazebo overlooking the river with amazing sunset views. We didn’t get to do this, but there are also areas of the property that are right at water level!
Nayam lovingly lured Nikisha to Swan Point by telling her they were going to a special tasting menu dinner. She fell for it hook, line, and sinker because they had been wanting to do one of those (take notes, future proposers!). When they arrived to the venue she immediately saw the picnic setup with the words “marry me” spelled out in big lit-up letters, and knew what was in store. Nayam got down on one knee, Nikisha said yes, and the rest is history!
Just after they had their ‘yes’ moment, both of their sisters popped out to surprise Nikisha! I love a good double surprise! haha They spent some time congratulating and celebrating before we finished up with a few portraits, including a champagne spray. (They’re not just for grads!) Nikisha looked so happy and I’m sure Nayam was relieved his plans went off without a hitch.
Congratulations and best wishes once again to Nayam and Nikisha!
Much appreciation to Andrea of Picnic and Unwind, for the referral, for taking such wonderful care of these two love birds, and for giving me such beautiful things to photograph!
And of course, to Annita, from Swan Point, for hosting us at her beautiful home turned proposal venue.
If you’re interested in booking a picnic for your surprise proposal or other celebration, or need help with styling your event, reach out to Andrea with Picnic and Unwind here.
And did this post get you excited to book your own wedding, micro-wedding, elopement, or engagement session?! If yes, send me a note and we can chat about what you have in mind: contact me
Hi – I’m Rachel! A wedding, engagements, and headshots photographer in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and northern Virginia. I love taking photos of elegant people who love to laugh, as well as of much in-love couples. If you’re a dog owner, that’s a plus! I’m currently booking 2022 portrait sessions, as well as 2022 and 2023 weddings.
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