Rooftop marriage proposal in Marrakech

A sunset surprise, above the rooftops of the medina.

Weddings · Rooftop, Marrakech · 9 photos

The proposal takes place on a rooftop in the medina, as the sky turns pink: a candlelit table, rose petals on the floor, lanterns and a view over the rooftops and minarets.

She suspects nothing. The photographer is in place before she arrives, and the set follows the evening in order: the setting, the surprise, the answer, then dinner for two.

Staying out of sight

A marriage proposal plays out in a few seconds and cannot be done again. The photographer hides in the decor with a long lens, and the framing is planned beforehand with the person proposing: where he will stand, where she will arrive, where the light comes from.

Sunset light

The time is set just before sunset, to have the pink sky behind the couple, then the warm candlelight as night falls. The images keep both moods without flash, so as not to break the moment.

After the yes

Once the surprise is over, a few portraits of the couple facing the medina, details of the ring and the joy of their loved ones complete the set. The photos are delivered in a private gallery, ready to share with the family.

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