Lindsay & Hilary

A Sacred Surprise: An Adventurous LGBT Proposal at Cenote El Buho, Tulum


Lindsay and Hilary entering the lush jungle path leading to Cenote El Buho.
Romantic picnic setup with colorful cushions, flowers and food under a wooden pergola.
Decorative floral arrangement with palm fronds and orange flowers in a tropical garden setting.
Intimate moment in a lush tropical garden setting with palm trees and natural light.
Wedding ceremony in a tropical garden setting with floral decorations and natural stone backdrop.
Emotional moment during outdoor ceremony in tropical garden with floral decorations.
Special moment captured in a tropical garden setting with natural stone backdrop.
Emotional reaction during intimate moment in tropical garden setting.
Candid moment between two people in tropical garden with blue cenote water visible.
Emotional exchange between two people in tropical garden setting with floral backdrop.
Two people share an emotional embrace in a lush tropical garden setting with palm fronds and greenery.
A joyful moment captured between two people in colorful attire against a tropical forest backdrop.
Two people share an emotional moment surrounded by palm trees and tropical vegetation.
Two people embrace tenderly in a sunlit tropical forest setting with palm trees.
Two people enjoy a luxurious outdoor brunch setup with champagne and tropical decor.

Lindsay and Hilary’s connection is a beautiful balance of opposites. Hilary is a powerhouse—a SpaceX engineer who sends people to space and competes in Ironmans for fun. Lindsay, on the other hand, is the calm to her storm: laid-back, an encourager, and the perfect partner to keep her grounded. Together, they have built a partnership that feels as natural as the jungle itself.


Lindsay came to us with a vision: a unique and deeply personal proposal that would "send Hilary to the moon" without ever leaving the Earth. We joined forces to create a magical experience at the secluded Cenote El Buho on a quiet Monday morning in Tulum.


From carefully planned "snacks" to swimsuits for a dip in the sacred waters, every detail was thought out to ensure Hilary wouldn't suspect a thing. Surrounded by the raw beauty of the Mayan jungle and the crystal-clear waters of the cenote, a simple morning walk turned into a life-changing milestone. At Quetzal Wedding Photo, we love capturing the raw, unscripted emotion of a surprise proposal. Did Lindsay pull it off? Dive into the gallery to see the moment Hilary said "Yes!"

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