Filoli Gardens in Woodside is one of the Bay Area’s most enchanting spots for engagement photos: lush gardens, historic architecture, and seasonal blooms. Here is your guide to the best seasons, entry fees, permits, and tips for timeless portraits.

Kaetyn planned for months: a scavenger hunt across their favorite places that led Nicole all the way to a San Francisco marina at sunset, where he was waiting with the Golden Gate Bridge behind him. Here is their magical proposal story.