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A Creative Proposal By The Trevi Fountain
19 Apr 2018EXPERIENCEBY SweetEscape

At SweetEscape, we believe that meeting local people is a great way to enjoy special moments when you're in a new city. This is why we encourage our local photographers to connect with our clients and be a part of their special moment. It makes us happy to know that our photographers are playing a part in making our clients' experience with SweetEscape extra memorable. And we especially love to hear their stories!

We caught up with our photographer in Rome, Katerina, who shared her love for wedding proposals and her experience being involved in a romantic one by the Trevi Fountain, despite being 9 months pregnant. She called us right after the session, almost squealing in delight about the experience she just had with Wilber and Jimmy. And we thought that it's too good of a story to not share with the world.

“I love taking pictures of romantic proposals! It always brings me a good feeling and it always excites me to be a part of such a wonderful event in the lives of two people who are madly in love with each other.

I was in my last month of pregnancy at the time I was assigned to Wilber’s session. He was planning a surprise proposal to his partner, Jimmy, and we discussed the perfect place to do it. I warned him in advance about my huge belly because I didn’t want him to be surprised on the day, as I’m sure that he was already nervous enough as he was. Luckily, he was not just okay about it - he was excited. He said, “You don’t come across photographers with a super big belly. Especially one that will be doing taking pictures of your proposal.” What a relief that was!

Wilber’s proposal was one of the most creative I ever shot and I feel privileged to be a part of it. He chose one of the most beautiful places in the world: Fontana di Trevi, a very special fountain in the heart of Rome. It’s believed that when you toss a coin into the fountain, you will return to Rome. And Romans say that if you toss three coins in there, you will get married. Wilber and I agreed on a catchphrase: when he says, “Where is the best light?”, that’s when he would get down on his knees and propose.

I could see how nervous Wilber was at the beginning of the session, so we made small talks all the way to the Trevi Fountain. About five minutes into the session, I heard him ask, “Where is the best light?” And I suddenly felt giddy, excited, nervous, delighted - all at the same time.

Wilber told Jimmy to throw in a coin, and they made a wish to return to Rome together. Then he tossed another one. He said, “Romans believe that if you throw three coins, you’ll get married.” Then he went down on his knee and asked Jimmy to spend the rest of his life with him.

Just writing this makes me want to cry all over again. I remember holding my breath as I waited for Jimmy’s answer and heaving a sigh of relief when he finally said, “Yes.” It was one of those moments that just called for a super big group hug. So, I got in there - big belly and all.

Two men in love and a lady with an enormous belly, can you just picture the happiness? I love these two guys a lot and I feel very lucky to have been a part of their story.” - Katerina, SweetEscape Photographer in Rome.

by Kateryna for SweetEscape in Rome
by Kateryna for SweetEscape in Rome
by Kateryna for SweetEscape in Rome
by Kateryna for SweetEscape in Rome
by Kateryna for SweetEscape in Rome
by Kateryna for SweetEscape in Rome

What Kateryna Said About SweetEscape

"I am happy to be a part of SweetEscape team! I am a freelancer and work by myself. Although I collaborate with a lot of people, with SweetEscape I feel that I am a part of big family. And it is great!"

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