Oregon Wine Country Proposal | Justine & Tyler’s Engagement

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Tyler reached out to me about a month ahead of his proposal to his longtime girlfriend, Justine, with plans to propose in Oregon wine country. He selected Eminent Domaine as the winery to pop the question at. They had planned to spend the day visiting a few of their favorite vineyards in the Willamette Valley on a sunny Friday afternoon in April.

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Man proposes to his girlfriend on one knee in front of the Oregon wine country vineyard.

Couple clinking red wine glasses at Eminent Domaine winery after their spring vineyard engagement.

Planning for the Proposal Moment in Oregon Wine Country

When I arrived, the two were settled in a private area off to the side of the main tasting room. I was able to see them from behind, through a window. These sneaky moments before the proposal are some of my favorites because I love documentary style proposal photos that tell the story of the event. After a few minutes of me being there, Tyler took her hand out to a pathway and popped the question. I adore these candid reaction photos with hugs and surprise.

Modern winery exterior at Eminent Domaine set against Oregon vineyard landscape on a clear spring day.

Emotional proposal moment at Eminent Domaine winery with spring greenery and mountain views in the background.

After the proposal moment, Tyler also surprised her with a gorgeous bouquet. We walked around the patio and took some quick engagement photos with the view of the valley in the background. The vineyard owners were also kind enough to let us go up to the balcony in their house off to the side, so we were able to get some more incredible views from above. I brought a champagne-colored ring box to take some detail photos of Justine’s pear-shaped ring as well. If you’re looking for more ideas on places to propose, the Oregon coast is also popular with my couples. Check out this post from a surprise proposal at Cannon Beach.