A Double Proposal in NYC at NY Icons: The Met and Central Park
If you’ve ever dreamt of proposing in front of a museum masterpiece or under blooming cherry blossoms, Samantha (she/her) and Jazlind (she/her) made that dream a reality. Their surprise double proposal took place at two of New York City’s most iconic spots: The Met and Central Park. What started as a casual trip turned into a perfectly orchestrated moment filled with pastel nails, gold rings, and one very clever plan.
How did you two first meet?
Jazlind: We met in college in Nebraska. From the first moment I met Samantha, I knew I wanted to make her laugh again and again. It wasn’t until the end of the school year that she started to see me as more than just a friend. I remember telling her how much I missed the rain back home in Washington, and she invited me over to sit on her porch and watch it. We ended up talking until 6 a.m. That was the night she fell in love with me. I was already in love the moment I saw her smile.
Did you plan the proposals together or separately?
Separately! We had talked loosely about proposals, but nothing official. I had told her once that my dream proposal would happen at The Met in front of a painting I love. I really thought she wasn’t ready yet, so I didn’t expect her to act on it. Meanwhile, I was secretly planning to propose in Central Park under the cherry blossoms.
Turns out, we were both plotting.
Walk us through the day of the proposal(s). What happened?
We were late leaving the hotel, and Sammie seemed super stressed, which made more sense later. She wanted to get to The Met right when it opened. We walked through Central Park to get there, and I kept asking her to slow down because I was trying to find my own perfect moment to propose.
Once we got inside The Met, she led me to a specific painting. I turned to ask how she wanted me to pose for a photo, and she handed me a piece of paper that said, “Will you marry me?” I put the ring on, said yes, and then realized she had hired a photographer. Wild.
Later during our shoot, the photographer suggested we head back to Central Park. That’s where I popped the second surprise and proposed to her. We both ended up engaged on the same day. It was perfect.
What was going through your heads during those moments?
Samantha: I was just so happy. I couldn’t stop smiling. No nerves, just bliss. I knew I’d found my person.
Jazlind: I was caught completely off guard when she proposed. My cheeks were burning. When it was my turn, I was nervous and flustered, but I couldn’t stop smiling. It felt like the moment I first fell for her, all over again.
Tell us about the rings! How did you pick them?
We spent a lot of time ring-hunting separately but also kind of together. We’d sit on the couch showing each other ideas and secretly take notes. We shared our ring sizes early on, so that part was easy.
In the end, I found a princess-style ring for Jaz, and she got me a vintage gold opal ring. They’re both gold, and they look beautiful next to each other. We both managed to surprise each other with exactly what we wanted.
Why did you choose to have engagement photos taken at The Met?
Samantha: I wanted Jazi to have something beautiful to look back on. Something she could feel proud of. I knew how much it would mean to her to feel celebrated in that way. Getting our proposal on camera just made the moment that much sweeter. Our photographer, Sidney Scheinberg Photography, made it so easy. We were kissing in public a thousand times and never felt awkward. Sidney captured us perfectly, and I’m so glad we have those memories on camera.
What does being engaged mean to you both?
Honestly, not much has changed. We still argue sometimes, we still annoy each other, and we still love each other deeply. The biggest difference is getting to call each other “fiancée” now. It’s a sweet reminder that we’re in this together, no matter what.
Any wedding planning updates?
We’re still in the early stages, but Jaz’s parents are both in the event industry, so they’ve got us covered. They’ve worked so many weddings and know how to make things happen on a budget. All we know for now is we want lots of color and a beautiful spring day. We’ve got a spreadsheet going, and the ideas are flowing.
Photography by Sidney Scheinberg Photography
