Surprise Proposal in St. Augustine’s famous Lightner Courtyard

Steve proposed to Shea on the bridge in the courtyard of the Lightner Museum in downtown St. Augustine. She happily said yes! Following the surprise proposal, Shea was further surprised when their family emerged from the side of the courtyard. It was a special moment that was fun to capture! I assisted Steve with the permitting process through the city of St. Augustine, which allowed us to have the courtyard and bridge to ourselves for some family photos and beautiful engagement portraits. Check out a few of the photos below.


Are you considering proposing to your sweetheart in St. Augustine? If so, reach out to us at SSS Studio. We have photographed hundreds of surprise engagement proposals in the historic district of St. Augustine. We would be happy to provide you with ideas and assist you in brainstorming ways to create the perfect proposal moment. Additionally, we can help with some logistics for the day.

Why choose us? Our studio is owned by a professional photographer with over 20 years of experience in St. Augustine. We are passionate about proposals and will partner with you throughout the process. This is a great opportunity to capture stunning images of your proposal and get engagement announcement photos in real-time!


The Lightner Courtyard is a popular location in St. Augustine for weddings, surprise proposals, and family photoshoots. This romantic setting is perfect for proposing, but there are a few essential things to remember.

The Lightner Courtyard is in the historic Alcazar Hotel Building, which now houses the Lightner Museum and the City of St. Augustine offices. The city requires a permit to take photographs in the courtyard, which is an affordable way to ensure you have the location for your special moment. Additionally, your photographer must provide proof of insurance to shoot in the courtyard.

Don’t worry; we are familiar with the permit process and are happy to guide you. Contact us today for a free consultation about planning your surprise proposal at the Lightner Courtyard. We look forward to helping you!

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