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Surprise engagement proposal in Edinburgh – see Matt proposing to Rona

“We’ll dress like we’re tourists” was our advice as we photographed Matt’s surprise engagement proposal in Edinburgh on the rooftop terrace of the National Museum of Scotland Edinburgh.

Fine, I thought, I can do that – jeans, a hat and a raincoat.

Not my usual work attire, it has to be said!

But a brief is a brief, and it specifically stated I had to blend into the crowd…look like the average holidaymaker taking pictures, enjoying the stunning view of the Edinburgh skyline from the rooftop terrace of the National Museum of Scotland, located on Chambers Street, Edinburgh.

Matt and RonaMatt and RonaEnthusiastic and full of ideas

Really happy with our whole experience with Jonathon! I reached out to Jonathon to video my proposal to my girlfriend. He was responsive, enthusiastic and full of ideas. The proposal on the day went perfectly, and the photos/video Jonathon/Claire produced are fantastic! Really pleased!

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Surprise marriage proposal in Edinburgh photos

  • View of edinburgh castle on a cloudy day, with surrounding buildings and construction cranes visible.
  • Three people conversing outdoors on a wooden deck, with two women and one man, dressed in casual autumn attire, in a city setting.
  • A man smiling and looking up, standing outdoors in conversation with two women who are facing away from the camera.
  • Man kneeling and holding a woman's hand in an outdoor setting, with another person in the foreground partially visible.
  • A man kneels on one knee facing a woman holding a purse on a wooden deck, both dressed in winter jackets.
  • Man kneeling and holding a ring box in front of a woman on an outdoor balcony, appearing to propose.
  • Man kneeling and holding a woman's hand in a public setting, possibly proposing, with both facing each other.
  • Man kneeling and proposing to a woman outdoors, holding a ring box, with both showing joyful expressions.
  • A man kneeling and holding a woman's hand in an urban park setting, seemingly proposing as she looks down at him.
  • Man proposing to woman on one knee, holding her hand, outdoors with greenery and a building in the background.
  • A man kissing a woman on the forehead in an affectionate embrace outdoors.
  • Two people smiling and talking outdoors, a woman in a red jacket and a man in a dark coat, holding coffee cups.
  • A woman and a man holding hands and smiling at each other outdoors, both wearing coats.
  • A smiling asian woman in a burgundy jacket talks with a caucasian man in a dark coat on a rooftop.
  • A couple smiling and embracing on a wooden deck, with the man kissing the woman's forehead.
  • A couple embracing and smiling on a wooden deck, man in a coat and woman in a red jacket, both looking happy.
  • Three people smiling at the camera with edinburgh castle in the background. two women and one man stand together, dressed in warm clothing.
  • A couple embracing and smiling at the camera with a historical castle in the background on a cloudy day.
  • A couple affectionately looking at each other with edinburgh castle in the background.
  • A couple kissing on a rooftop with a blurred cityscape and castle in the background.
  • A smiling couple embracing on a rooftop with a castle visible in the background.
  • A close-up view of a woman's hand on top of a man's hand, highlighting her engagement ring, resting on a stone surface.
  • Surprise engagement proposal in Edinburgh - Matt and Rona
 

Jonathon and Matt had already discussed the options for discreetly photographing and filming his proposal to Rona.

A plan was hatched.

In stage one, Matt would meet Jonathon in the gent’s toilet on the museum’s lower level, where Jonathon would quickly fit a lapel microphone inside Matt’s jacket.

Stage one completed, Jonathon and I made our way to the Rooftop Terrace.

It was cold standing on the rooftop terrace that day back in September.

I can remember feeling quite nervous for a mixture of reasons.

Was I nervous for Matt?

I think so.

It was just the build-up of it all.

Thinking of Matt’s efforts, hard work and planning coming together in one moment, which we had to capture!

Or was I nervous the answer wouldn’t be yes?

No. It wasn’t that. It was the waiting, waiting for the action to begin.

Jonathon and I eagerly and nervously waited for Matt, Rona and her Mother to arrive.

While we waited, we pretended to take photos of Edinburgh’s Old Town skyline.

We had one chance at this.

There is only one opportunity to nail this and capture those magical images and video footage of Matt’s surprise engagement proposal.

Moments the couple will cherish forever…

Like the moment when Matt went down on one knee…

Rona was asked to be his wife…(It was perfect!)

And…

Rona said YES!!

It was wonderful to capture such a special moment.

Well done, Matt, for such a beautiful surprise engagement proposal!

What a special time in your lives that you can reflect on and reminisce about for years to come.

It couldn’t have gone any better – well done, Matt!

Massive congratulations and best wishes to Matt and Rona for your future together.

Claire and Jonathon xx