By, Jolene Kaneshige, Head Ninja Photographer, and Tabitha Miki CFD FDI, Head Floral Designer

While surfing the wonder that is the world wide web, our Ninja Boss Photographer and I stumbled across a National Calendar! Did you know there is a National Proposal Day?! That’s right, March 20th is an actual day where we commemorate those who are ready to pop the question and want to surprise their partner with a secret engagement proposal! Its also the first day of spring, so whether you are ready to ask your partner for their hand in marriage or start a dialogue to bridge the gap, remember to get some sun and enjoy the beautiful weather. The global pandemic can’t keep us down, at least not here in Hawaii! There is too much fun in the sun to be had!

A Brief History

We are all about destination proposals in Hawaii, but did you know there is actually some history behind it? Flash back to the 1470s where Austria’s Archduke Maximilian proposes to Mary of Burgundy by giving her a ring. Then Flash forward to the 1800s where by men in Europe were influenced to take a knee by medieval knights.

“Taking a knee really symbolizes our service to Our Lady. When we embrace each other as brothers with our arms around each other's shoulders, it becomes the physical manifestation of our covenant.” — Mike Orsatti, Spring 2015

1888 marks another proposal milestone, the De Beers diamond company is founded by Cecil Rhodes. “Diamonds are Forever” was coined and we now have the evolution of the modern proposal.

1962 pop artist Roy Lichtenstein paints “the Ring (Engagement),” in his iconic American art style.

Wow! what a blast from the past! I hope you enjoyed that brief history, it was sure more about proposals that I ever knew before. The idea that taking a knee symbolizes so much to our partner, as a physical manifestation of our commitment to them, is something that is forever frozen in time and has to be one of my favorite aspects about the secret engagement. Not to mention the shock and awe, by the surprised partner, followed by all the feels afterwards!

GIVEAWAY

Thus in honor of National Proposal Day, win a free mini couples portrait session! This package includes a 30 minute photo session and a beautiful floral bouquet to give to your partner.

How to enter:

To enter:
✅Like and Follow @jolenek_photography on IG
✅Repost the giveaway in your IG story and tag @jolenek_photography
✅Tag 3 friends in the comments below
✅ Additional entry for every 5 friends tagged in the comments (no limit)

Winner Announcement:

The winner will be selected on March 20th and will win a Mini Couples Photo Session, 20 edited images, copyright release, and online consultation. Good Luck! #giveaway #photoshootgiveaway

Looking for something more elaborate? Contact us! We would love to tell your story!