A sunflower proposal at Waialae Beach Park on Oahu: a big heart of white and yellow roses and sunflowers, tall white MARRY ME letters on the sand, and a ring hidden in a sunflower. She said yes.
Their Story · The Setup · The Question · The Ring · She Said Yes · In the Heart · Golden Hour · Sunset Walk · Where They Stayed · Review · FAQ
Their story
Furman & Makenzi’s Sunflower Proposal
On September 6, 2026, Furman and Makenzi walked hand in hand across the lawn at Waialae Beach Park, near the Kahala, at a quarter past five in the afternoon. Makenzi, in a soft yellow dress, had no idea what was waiting on the sand just ahead.
Waiting by the water was a large heart of white and yellow roses filled with sunflowers, and beside it, tall white standing letters spelling MARRY ME, trimmed with more sunflowers. Furman got down on one knee, Makenzi said yes, and they spent the rest of the evening celebrating on the beach until the sun went down at 6:50.
The setup
A Heart of Roses & Sunflowers
Their proposal design was a large heart of white and yellow roses with sunflowers tucked all around it, set on the sand facing the ocean. On each side stood big white letters spelling MARRY ME, each one trimmed with sunflowers, and more sunflowers lined the way to the heart.
The question
Down on One Knee
Inside the heart, with the ocean right behind them, Furman got down on one knee and asked Makenzi to marry him. Our photographer captured every second, from the surprise on her face to the moment she said yes.
The ring
A Ring in a Sunflower
The ring box came out, and for a few of the photos the engagement ring rested right in the center of a sunflower. Then Furman slipped it onto Makenzi’s finger, and the close ups show it sparkling against the flowers and the sea.
She said yes
“He Asked, I Said Yes”
After the yes came the kisses, a dip, a lift off the sand and big hugs inside the heart, and they held up little wooden signs that read “He asked” and “I said yes.”
Portraits
Framed by the Flower Heart
The flower heart made a perfect frame for portraits: hand in hand looking out to sea, a kiss with the sunflowers all around, and a few relaxed moments sitting beside the heart on the sand.
Golden hour
Sunflowers in the Golden Light
As the sun dropped lower, we moved to the lawn and the edge of the beach for golden hour portraits, with Makenzi holding a sunflower, the sun bursting between them, and the two of them making a heart with their hands around the new ring.
On the sand
Sitting on the Sand
A quiet moment together, sitting on the warm sand with the green beach naupaka behind them and the evening sun on their faces.
Sunset walk
A Sunset Walk Along Waialae Beach
The evening ended with a walk along the shore at Waialae Beach, with the waves at their feet, Koko Head in the distance and the palms behind them, kissing and laughing as the light faded, just the two of them and a ring on her finger.
Where they stayed
From Waikiki to Waialae Beach
Furman and Makenzi stayed at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 2552 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815, right across the street from Waikiki Beach. Their proposal was a short drive away at Waialae Beach Park, in the quiet Kahala neighborhood on the other side of Diamond Head.
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Google review
In Their Words
“My Hawaiian photographer did an absolutely amazing job capturing our engagement, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. The photos are beautiful, heartfelt, and truly capture the love and happiness of this unforgettable moment.”
Makenzi · Google review
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Beach Proposal Questions
Can you plan a surprise proposal at Waialae Beach Park?
Yes. Furman proposed to Makenzi at Waialae Beach Park in the Kahala neighborhood, with a sunflower heart and MARRY ME letters set up on the sand before they arrived.
What is a sunflower proposal design?
A large heart of white and yellow roses with sunflowers, set on the beach. Furman and Makenzi also had tall white standing MARRY ME letters trimmed with sunflowers.
What time of day is best for a beach proposal?
Late afternoon into sunset. Furman and Makenzi started at 5:15 pm and stayed for photos until sunset at 6:50 pm.
Do you photograph the proposal?
Yes. Our photographer captured the walk in, the question, the ring, the celebration and golden hour and sunset portraits on the beach.
Where can we stay near the proposal spot?
Furman and Makenzi stayed at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Waikiki, a short drive from Waialae Beach Park.
