{"id":16057,"date":"2025-06-29T23:57:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T23:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/?p=16057"},"modified":"2026-04-02T00:33:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T00:33:11","slug":"a-secret-garden-proposal-filled-with-faith-love-and-forever-promises-in-palos-verdes-south-coast-botanic-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/a-secret-garden-proposal-filled-with-faith-love-and-forever-promises-in-palos-verdes-south-coast-botanic-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"A Secret Garden Proposal Filled with Faith, Love, and Forever Promises in Palos Verdes South Coast Botanic Garden | Raine &#038; Michael"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16057\" class=\"elementor elementor-16057\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2bf90f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2bf90f1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d3ac51a\" data-id=\"d3ac51a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d309051 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d309051\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Helpful Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udccdSouth Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes, California<br \/>\ud83d\udcc6\u00a0June 29th 2025 \u2600\ufe0f Sunrise at 5:45pm<br \/>\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f Clear sky weather<br \/>\ud83c\udfac Start time at 1pm<!-- notionvc: 302db31e-ab4c-47c7-940b-9391ffa9e1e3 --><!-- notionvc: 4dc18a19-8115-43d1-8081-7fc87962873a --><!-- notionvc: 3ee7c6ee-12f8-4e7e-aafe-19503801fab9 --><!-- notionvc: 9ce3ed2f-37b7-4b5b-8a7f-53236bde39fb --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae6ed74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"ae6ed74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/CAm6gtXer-0?si=xtwA4Ji6KbprIM8k&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b175f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b175f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>The Perfect Setting: A Quiet Garden in the Garden<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While most couples hope for soft dreamy golden hour light, this proposal took place on an early afternoon walk in the garden after lunch, making the moment even more inline with Michael\u2019s plan for the day. The couple strolled through the gardens they visit on a regular basis, soaking in the quiet beauty that mirrored their relationship.<\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 168a29b0-11fa-48cd-9ec4-e43529f696df --><\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: fae429bc-0ecd-4fd3-aa82-398db241e0a4 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 2c138f8f-3741-42fa-89d4-91be684cb2e9 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: cc767dab-5a7a-473e-8c3a-0b1d350cf116 --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3b01f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3b01f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When love stories intertwine with faith and patience, the result is nothing short of extraordinary. This garden proposal at South Coast Botanic Garden is a testament to a relationship built on prayer, intentionality, and deep-rooted commitment. Despite the high noon hot weather, the day unfolded with beauty, intimacy, and the sweetest surprise.<!-- notionvc: 4a306458-13f6-481f-ada2-e1a093040b27 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 71400f08-440a-41de-ab77-8a32b9ca6052 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 96716b0d-b866-4b05-81fc-fc9d796b5712 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: cc767dab-5a7a-473e-8c3a-0b1d350cf116 --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9477d33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"9477d33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-16057 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9477d33\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"South Coast Botanic Garden Surprise Proposal \u2013 Los Angeles Photographer\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Heartfelt South Coast Botanic Garden proposal in Los Angeles featuring a faith-filled promise and intimate vibes.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTYzMTIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA4XC9Tb3V0aC1Db2FzdC1Cb3RhbmljLUdhcmRlbi1QYWxvcy1WZXJkZXMtRW5nYWdlbWVudC1Qcm9wb3NhbC1jLVN0ZXBoYW5pZS1JcC1QaG90b2dyYXBoeS4tQWxsLVJpZ2h0cy1SZXNlcnZlZC4tMS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI5NDc3ZDMzIn0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Couple celebrating engagement with a joyful embrace in a meadow\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-16312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-16312'>\n\t\t\t\tA love story rooted in faith, sealed with a kiss under mid-day light.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad5aae5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad5aae5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>A Journey Marked by Love Letters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Before the big question, the groom-to-be led his partner on a meaningful walk, stopping at memorable spots and sharing letters for every year they\u2019ve been together. Each note was a reminder of their journey and the promises they built along the way.<\/p>\n<h2><!-- notionvc: 7f5ee61b-d97b-4903-8bc6-704e6f6b0526 --><\/h2>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 9d8d13bf-0c14-4791-8428-02a60b69f216 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 20508d43-6385-48ea-b9e6-a7bbdb67aae2 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 046bd382-1811-4b4a-999c-5137d0f877e1 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: cc767dab-5a7a-473e-8c3a-0b1d350cf116 --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d74ad0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d74ad0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>A Proposal Rooted in Faith<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The highlight? A heartfelt speech inspired by John 15:5, promising a marriage centered on love and faith. \u201cI promise you\u2026 that I will always remain in the Lord and the Lord in me. That He will be the foundation of our home, our family, and our future.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><!-- notionvc: a3c20dda-651e-4f6e-a788-9be11b7ef355 --><\/h2>\n<h2><!-- notionvc: 6c29253b-6d09-4bf2-8080-2c278a36ddd3 --><\/h2>\n<h3><!-- notionvc: fd55da41-31e4-44b3-858c-57d517ce7dca --><\/h3>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 20508d43-6385-48ea-b9e6-a7bbdb67aae2 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 046bd382-1811-4b4a-999c-5137d0f877e1 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: cc767dab-5a7a-473e-8c3a-0b1d350cf116 --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-235612c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"235612c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>The Emotional YES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As he got down on one knee, emotion tears ran down Raine\u2019s cheeks, and her joyful exclamations filled the air: \u201cOh my God! I feel like I\u2019m in a dream!\u201d The ring sparkled as perfectly as the love they shared.<\/p>\n<h2><!-- notionvc: 9d031160-baf3-48a4-b234-089d181e4c99 --><\/h2>\n<h2><!-- notionvc: 2bce9200-3a1e-409f-ad15-fc3e6fe8c09f --><\/h2>\n<h2><!-- notionvc: 6c29253b-6d09-4bf2-8080-2c278a36ddd3 --><\/h2>\n<h3><!-- notionvc: fd55da41-31e4-44b3-858c-57d517ce7dca --><\/h3>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 20508d43-6385-48ea-b9e6-a7bbdb67aae2 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 046bd382-1811-4b4a-999c-5137d0f877e1 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: cc767dab-5a7a-473e-8c3a-0b1d350cf116 --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8953a9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"8953a9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-16057 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653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-16322'>\n\t\t\t\tA love story rooted in faith, sealed with a kiss under mid-day light.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"8953a9f\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"South Coast Botanic Garden Surprise Proposal \u2013 Los Angeles Photographer\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Heartfelt South Coast Botanic Garden proposal in Los Angeles featuring a faith-filled promise and intimate vibes.\" 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653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-16321'>\n\t\t\t\tA love story rooted in faith, sealed with a kiss under mid-day light.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"8953a9f\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"South Coast Botanic Garden Surprise Proposal \u2013 Los Angeles Photographer\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Heartfelt South Coast Botanic Garden proposal in Los Angeles featuring a faith-filled promise and intimate vibes.\" 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engagement with a joyful embrace in a meadow\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-16326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-15.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-15.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Engagement-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-15.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, 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653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-16326'>\n\t\t\t\tA love story rooted in faith, sealed with a kiss under mid-day light.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-997e4b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"997e4b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ml-embedded\" data-form=\"CvlCUs\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eca6e62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eca6e62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">If you\u2019ve been dreaming of a romantic proposal filled with intentionality and emotion, let\u2019s make it happen. <!-- notionvc: a3de9f13-3246-4a04-9f4b-8244a16a4409 --><\/h1><h2><!-- notionvc: f59ead33-fe2c-4e37-b0ab-0117d23c987a --><\/h2><h2><!-- notionvc: 2bce9200-3a1e-409f-ad15-fc3e6fe8c09f --><\/h2><h2><!-- notionvc: 6c29253b-6d09-4bf2-8080-2c278a36ddd3 --><\/h2><h3><!-- notionvc: fd55da41-31e4-44b3-858c-57d517ce7dca --><\/h3><p><!-- notionvc: 20508d43-6385-48ea-b9e6-a7bbdb67aae2 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 046bd382-1811-4b4a-999c-5137d0f877e1 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: cc767dab-5a7a-473e-8c3a-0b1d350cf116 --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-c7ed5e3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c7ed5e3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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elementor-element-e5a2f6b\" data-id=\"e5a2f6b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-206a133 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"206a133\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title display-4 default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Check out these photoshoots done in a botanic garden<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1add7fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-lk-posts\" data-id=\"1add7fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"lk-posts.landkit-card\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">            <div 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