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Proposal Video!

Sarah — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:56:50 +0000

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to get proposed to — check out this video from an unsuspecting future bride! The most adorable part is when he accidentally gets the word wrong! Courtesy of the Knot.

Justine & Joey Get Engaged from Justine Blanchard on Vimeo.

Merci New York Feature!

Sarah — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:34:35 +0000

We are so honored to have our Proposal Planning services featured on the super-chic Merci New York blog. Isn’t it true that the first thing you’re asked when you get engaged is how he popped the question? Our proposal planning service is truly becoming the next big thing!

The Stuff of Legends

Sarah — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:00:57 +0000

Check out this video…and then call us to plan a proposal as unique and fun as this for you!

Style Me Pretty Feature!

Sarah — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:15:27 +0000

We’re honored to be featured for our Proposal Planning services on Style Me Pretty! Check out the pictures of Shawn’s New Years Eve proposal to Neelon, fabulous photos thanks to Zlatko Batistich Photography, flowers by Rountree Flowers.

Paloma Proposes

Sarah — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:00:18 +0000

If you’re in search of a simple, sweet way to propose, check out these sweet proposal bowls from Paloma’s Nest! They are handcrafted clay bowls, small enough to fit perfectly in the palm of your hand and imprinted with the words “Will you Marry Me?” Place the engagement ring into the dish and you’re set to go. They come packaged in a wooden box and a cream-colored ribbon, perfect for those wrapping-challenged guys out there! No doubt the dish and the ring will become a family heirloom.

Photos by Paloma’s Nest.

Central Park Proposal, Part 1 of 2

Sarah — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:42:36 +0000

When I received Roy’s heartfelt email all the way from Indiana with his wish to create a perfect, classic NYC proposal for Michele, it was an honor to help make it come true. We chose the Ladies Pavilion in Central Park for the location because it holds a very special meaning for Michele.

And, since she is all about the “moment,” we designed the proposal around the concept of creating an art gallery of their love story.We used cream-colored french memo boards to display cards, photos and mementos of their lives together so far and invited 2 professional vocalists to perform Michele’s favorite songs from West Side Story.

The pavilion was decorated to reflect the festive holiday season with the help of the talented and kind Juan from Juan M. Villanueva Designs. The garland was made from winter foliage, evergreens and accented with holly berries, and the entrance was framed by bright red amaryllis. Stay tuned for more show-stopping photos from Zlatko Batistich!

New York City Proposal: Francesco & Cynthia

Sarah — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:21:24 +0000

This New York City proposal was all romance! The penthouse at the Hudson Hotel was lavishly decorated in a palette of deep reds and purples and filled to the brim with flowers from Rountree Flowers…one for each day since the happy couple met. The groom-to-be composed a song especially for the occasion which was performed live on acoustic guitar by Goro & Marcelo. These spectacular shots are by Zlatko Batistich. Congratulations to Francesco & Cynthia!

Candles Outside – Beware!

Sarah — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:51:20 +0000

Ahhh, don’t you just love the scene below? So home-y and gorgeous, a warm glow of candlelight illuminating a beautiful table. It’s absolutely stunning! One thing to keep in mind when re-creating this lovely look: the wind! Don’t underestimate the power of the wind to blow out your candles, no matter how large the jar or candleholder is!

Instead of lighting & re-lighting votives until your fingers are burnt, just go for the cheap battery-powered votives. You’ll get the same look but without the headache.

Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart

5 Valentines Day Ideas Your Girlfriend Will Love

Sarah — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:42:55 +0000

Here are 5 super-romantic Valentines Day ideas that your girlfriend is sure to love! Special Bonus: these can also be adapted for some amazing proposals!

Book a private wine tasting and lesson with a sommelier at a wine bar (Try: Ayza Wine Bar in Midtown)
Reserve an art gallery for the evening (less expensive than you may think!) and have a “floor picnic” complete with wine, a blanket surrounded by candles and great music (Try: Hosfelt Gallery on 36th between 10th and 11th)
Hire a personal chef to come to your house and cook a gourmet meal. (Like cooking? Turn it into a class as well! Check out Home Cooking NY)
Reserve 2 spots on the Sweet Walks New York Chocolate Tours and enjoy an afternoon of exotic, decadent chocolates. (Our pick is the New Cuisine tour with Bert as the guide!)
Arrange a private pottery lesson and create your own art together like in the movie Ghost (Check out: The Painted Pot in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn)

Rockefeller Center: Engagement on Ice

Sarah — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:14:07 +0000

For anyone looking for the quintessential New York City engagement, this is IT!

The Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center has just announced the start of the Engagement on Ice season! For a cool $250 you get front-of-the-line access – as the skating session ends and the other skaters exit the ice, your song will begin to play. As soon as the lucky person says “Yes!” the rink staff will deliver a bouquet and the newly-engaged couple can take a final ”victory lap” around the rink. To complete the romantic proposal the couple heads to a reserved, rink-side table at Rock Center Cafe for a champagne toast to their future together!

Make sure to drop off the music and bouquet ahead of time (they’re not included in the package)! For more info on this engagement package, check out the Rink at Rockefeller Center website.