The George Mason Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a bit of a hidden gem—quiet, reflective, and beautifully designed, tucked away just off the beaten path near the more famous monuments. The memorial is located in West Potomac Park, just south of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and along the Tidal Basin. It’s peaceful, surrounded by trees and flowers, and especially lovely when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. It was dedicated in 2002, making it one of the newer memorials on the National Mall. This is a more quiet spot for a surprise proposal with peak bloom during spring with a good view of the monument in the distance!
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The Jon Fleming Photography team has photographed over 1,000 surprise proposals over the past 10 years in Washington, DC, Richmond, Baltimore, Philadelphia and surrounding areas!
Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning & advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high-resolution images delivered in 3 days. Highlight images delivered within 24 hours. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family!
We also offer pre-designed and custom setups to make your moment extra special!
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