Winter proposal on Mount-Royal
During their visit to Montreal, I photographed this surprise winter proposal on Mount-Royal for Amar and Jassi.
Amar planned the proposal photoshoot in advance from Toronto and we set up everything in secret to capture the moment without spoiling the surprise for Jassi.
Winter weather for an early morning proposal
The soon-to-be-engaged couple headed to the top of Mount Royal for an early morning view of the city.
Jassi had no idea that Amar was planning to propose.
But a photographer was waiting to secretly capture the wedding proposal.
![Man riding fat bike on snow at Mount Royal](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Winter-Proposal-Mount-Royal-014.jpg)
Proposing at the Mount-Royal chalet for a view of the city
The couple approached the belvedere railing to take some photos of the amazing view.
I discretely took some candid photos of them, as I pretended to be another tourist.
Then, he popped the big question!
I captured the surprise proposal and her emotional reaction.
![Couple enjoying the view from Mount Royal belvedere](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Winter-Proposal-Mount-Royal-013.jpg)
![Winter cuddles for warmth at Mount Royal](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Winter-Proposal-Mount-Royal-021.jpg)
![Winter proposal in Montreal](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Winter-Proposal-Mount-Royal-025.jpg)
![Woman's reaction to surprise proposal](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Winter-Proposal-Mount-Royal-026.jpg)
![Happy reaction to surprise proposal](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Winter-Proposal-Mount-Royal-033.jpg)
Then, because it was freezing cold, we headed into the nearby chalet to warm up and for a few indoor engagement portraits.
After a brief photoshoot, the happy couple headed off to celebrate together indoors.
![Engagement photo inside Mount-Royal Chalet](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Winter-Proposal-Mount-Royal-060.jpg)
![Engagement photo inside Mount-Royal Chalet](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Winter-Proposal-Mount-Royal-077.jpg)
![Winter engagement portrait inside Mount-Royal chalet](https://www.esthergibbons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Winter-Proposal-Mount-Royal-088.jpg)
For tips to help you plan your surprise proposal, check out my how-to guide with all the best locations to propose in Montreal: