Every relationship and love story is unique, and your proposal should be too. When you planning your once-in-a-lifetime event, think outside the box and current trends, bring your story into your proposal. We have seen it a million times – a heart arch with ‘ will you marry me?’ sign or bold ‘ marry me’ letters, and as some couples might really love these decor options, others might find it too cliche. 

For clients, who are looking into more personal experience, we would recommend a custom proposal planning.  These types of proposals would require 2-3 months in preparation, so plan in advance. Here, you are the main creator, as no one knows your partner as close as you are. 

The main questions you need to ask yourself: 

1. What is so special about my partner that I want to marry them?
2. What makes them happy?
3. What ‘romantic’ means for them? What feels the most authentic for them?
4. What kind of memories you want to create

The most important thing is not how much money you spend on a proposal or how big the decor is, but the sincerity. If your moment reflects who you are as a couple, it will always feel perfect.

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How to start planning your proposal?

First, give yourself some time. Start planning early in advance. Create an idea, get reference pictures, set a budget and contact a planner. The best thing you can do for yourself is to let a professional handle the preparation and logistics.  Be realistic and always keep your partner in mind. Would she mind other people around or prefer it to be in private? Did she ever mention to you that she wants her family to be there? Do you have a symbol or a tradition in your relationship that you can use? 

Once you are in contact with the planner, set a date and start the process. It takes time to find a venue, create custom decor and florals, gather the family.  Create a perfect ‘ cover’ for your proposal and announce it to your partner. Your ‘company hit the annual sales goal and throwing an office party’  – sounds believable and you can set the exact date, so your partner can clear the schedule. Your ‘ friend grant you Broadway tickets and you need to pick them up before the show’ – perfect way to dress up and be on time. It should be an easy but believable cover with a fixed date/ time.  No private Beyonce concert please. 

On the day of, make sure you are on time. Plan the day ahead of time, if you  are driving, check traffic and parking garages in advance. Just imagine, all this planning and you stuck in  traffic and missing your rental time. Play it natural, but have a timeline in mind. 

And, of course, make arrangements for after the proposal celebration. Dinner reservation or a surprise party, it’s the perfect way to end an unforgettable day.  

How to find the best planner?

The main thing to look for is their sincerity.  A good planner would not withhold the information, share their honest opinion ( that might not align with yours), refer to another planner or vendor, or share ways to cut  expenses. Also its always a good idea to check their website, Instagram and other social platforms, just to see if you like that person as a person ( since you are the one who will be working with them).  Ask in advance what are the business hours and if you can arrange a call, dont assume you can just call anytime ( as most of the proposals happen at very random times and you might distract them from work). 

And the most important, dont assume your planner is your  best friend or a free therapist. Yes, you can call and ask questions, but remember that your planner’s role is to guide you through the process, not to manage your emotions, relationship doubts, or last-minute indecision. Respect their time and let them focus on their job – plan and execute the proposal. 

Dont forget to hire a professional photographer to document the most important day in your life. 

If you planning to propose and dont know where to start, contact us now at head@proposal007.com and our experienced team will help you to create the most unforgettable marriage proposal experience in New York. 

Tatiana Caicedo