I’m LaDonna, and this is my husband, Demetrius. For years, I’ve helped couples document the most meaningful experiences of their lives, and Grand Gestures was created for grooms who are intentional, emotionally grounded, and ready to make this moment count. Behind the scenes, Demetrius quietly weighs in, making sure the experience hits just as deeply for you as it does for her.
You’ll tell us about her, your relationship, and the kind of moment you want to create.
You’ll get a personalized blueprint based on your story and style. I take care of the planning, vendors, permits, and logistics.
You show up and ask the question. We capture all of it, and your sneak peeks arrive within 48 hours.
Not a photo op. An Oahu proposal experience designed to carry real meaning, hit deep, and look damn good for the rest of your lives. You’re not expected to be a creative director. That’s my job. I’ll ask you a few questions about your partner and guide you to co-create an unforgettably meaningful moment. Then I bring it to life with precision.
Hiding the ring, coordinating with her bestie, making sure the champagne’s chilled: I bring together all the details that make a big impact. Even the neighbors can be in on it. See how Cory had an entire lake lit with sparklers and fireworks in Three Mile Bay the night he asked Liz.
Planning help + location scouting · Hidden-photographer setup · A simple styled touch · Travel anywhere on Oahu included · Film available as an add-on
90-minute Grand Gesture Proposal Experience · Personalized planning + support · Location scouting · Proposal setup · Sneak peeks in 48 hours · Travel anywhere on Oahu included
2-hour Grand Gesture Proposal Experience · Full-service planning + custom concept design · Location scouting · Complete setup + takedown · Sneak peeks in 48 hours · Travel across the Hawaiian islands included
Full-service, 3-hour Grand Gesture Proposal Experience · Full-service planning + custom concept design · Vendor sourcing + all logistics · Cinematic highlight film · On-site assistant · Sneak peeks in 24 hours · Travel across the Hawaiian islands included
It comes down to scale and how much you want handled. The Surprise covers the moment itself: planning guidance, a hidden-photographer setup and photographs. The Emerald, Diamond and Signature add more time, a designed setup, and luxury touches like film, chef-prepared dinners or live music.
Because you’re not just hiring a photographer. Booked separately on Oahu, a proposal photographer, a videographer and a decorated setup can easily exceed $1,700, and you would still be the one planning and coordinating all of it. Here, one team handles everything.
Ideally two weeks or more before your date. Some of Oahu’s most sought-after locations, including botanical gardens, require permits at least a month in advance. A Surprise or Emerald proposal can occasionally come together sooner, but more lead time always means a more thoughtful result.
Not at all. You bring the feeling you want her to have. The concept, the design and every detail of the execution are built around it, and you’re guided through each decision along the way.
Absolutely. Up to seven guests can attend or help pull off the surprise, and the experience is shaped around your vision and comfort level.
That’s planned for. The photography stays discreet and low-key, so the moment feels like yours, not a production. If you want the question itself captured but prefer to keep the lead-up or the celebration private, that’s easily arranged.
Yes. While home base is Oahu, Grand Gestures have been planned and photographed from Raleigh to upstate New York, and travel is included.
Only with your permission. Surprise proposal galleries are never shared without your express consent. Your moment, your call.
Yes. The Surprise is built for exactly that: planning guidance, a hidden-photographer setup and photographs of the moment, anywhere on Oahu.
Because the person designing the moment knows exactly where to be when it happens. The light, the angle and her reaction are planned for, not left to chance.
Tell us about her and the surprise Oahu proposal moment you’re picturing. Every Grand Gesture Proposal Experience starts with a free planning consultation.
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Welcome — Let’s talk about what matters most to you!
Whether you’re planning a proposal, a wedding, or an elopement, or still figuring that out, this 15-minute call is a no-pressure, heart-led conversation.
I’ll ask a few thoughtful questions about what you’re dreaming (or stressing) about and help you explore what’s possible with clarity, support, and space to breathe.
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We’re honored to capture the moments you’ll cherish forever!
Psst! No worries if you’re still piecing things together—I’m here to guide you!
Your Photographer, Storyteller, & Memory Curator
xx LaDonna