Love is a beautiful journey, and for Yusuf and Aadilah, that journey took a meaningful turn with a proposal that was filled with sincerity, faith, and deep respect.

Yusuf knew from the start that she was the one he wanted to spend his life with, but he also understood the importance of approaching this life-changing moment with the values and traditions that both of their families held dear.

Rather than opting for a grand public gesture, Yusuf chose a private setting that reflected their values and was meaningful to them as a couple. He consulted with family, ensuring that they were involved in the process. Their approval and blessings were his priority, as he wanted to honour her and her family most respectfully.

The day of the proposal was filled with warmth and love. When she arrived, she was met with a heartfelt moment as Yusuf respectfully expressed his feelings. Instead of an elaborate speech, he simply and sincerely spoke about his intention to build a home with her, one rooted in love, faith, and mutual respect.

In keeping with Islamic values, there was no extravagant display; more importantly, a pure and meaningful moment between two souls destined to be together. The proposal was followed by a fun photoshoot and a dinner that catered to their favourite foods.

This proposal was not just about a question; it was about honour, devotion, and a promise for a lifetime of companionship under their faith.  As Yusuf and Aadilah prepared to embark on this new chapter, their story serves as a beautiful reminder that love, when rooted in faith and respect, becomes a blessing beyond measure.

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Photographer: Centaine Schafer

XOXO

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On the 28th of October 2022, Regan proposed to his lovely wife, AGAIN!

This lovely couple has already been married for 20 years, and have 3 beautiful children together, but Regan decided he wanted to organise another grand gesture to ask his life partner to renew their vows.

Regan knew he wanted to include a helicopter trip, but needed some assistance with the choice of venue. We discussed some options and Klein Constantia fitted the brief. Klein Constantia is a lovely old wine farm in the heart of the Constantia valley. The views from here are amazing, the Bistro serves delicious food and they offer wine tastings.

After their helicopter landed, they were taken on a 4×4 vineyard tour around the farm, and stopped for a glass of Klein Constantia MCC at the top of the farm, overlooking the vineyards and ocean. They were told that the vineyard tour included a private cellar tour, so the farm manager lead them down into the cellar, where Regan dropped to his knee and asked his wife to marry him, again, and she of course said YES!

Regan wanted the cellar setup to be done with a rose Gold and white colour palette and told us that his wife’s favourite flowers are tulips. We ordered 20 helium balloons and attached their most treasured photographs to the strings, and let them float to the ceiling of the cellar. We then placed all the tulips in single-stem vases, and scattered white rose petals on the ground – it look spectacular!

After the proposal, they moved to the Bistro to enjoy a lovely lunch, and then were collected by helicopter and taken to The Twelve Apostles Hotel to end the afternoon with a couples massage. What an incredibly special day, which we loved being a part of. We wish that their next 20 years of marriage together are even better than the first 20!

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Photographer: Sian Owen

XOXO

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On the 24th of July 2021, Shane and Carla got engaged! They have been together for 8 years so the time was right to pop the question.

We are so excited to share this lovely proposal. When we asked Shane what he wanted as a “perfect proposal” this was his response:

“The perfect proposal would be one that Carla does not expect. We have been together so long that I would like to surprise her. To be honest, a day with some adventure, relaxation and then a surprise sounds exactly what I could hope for. I am not sure what the “perfect proposal” would look like, but as long as it has those three elements it would be perfect: Adventure/relax/surprise”

After sending some ideas though, Shane booked the 12 Apostles hotel. He booked a room to stay for one night. As it being winter, we wanted to keep it indoors as she quickly gets cold. We discussed the decor and finalised the idea. She loves the colour white and orchids so we made sure this was incorporated in their proposal.

We arrived at the hotel and we just filled the room with balloons at all different levels. It looks fantastic and creates an element of surprise. Carla just thought she was “checking in” to the hotel, little did she know what was about to happen. They walked into their room and Shane led her to the lounge for the proposal. He got down on one knee and asked for her hand in marriage, she said yes.

They were such a divine couple to work with, we loved assisting them on their big day. The happiness and love on the day was overwhelming, just perfect for each other.

Lesley, our talented photographer captured the proposal on film. Followed by a couple’s photoshoot on the mountain.

Carla and Shane balloon proposal was magical, we wish them all the best for a wonderful future together.

Photographer: Photofuzion 

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XOXO

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On the 31st of August 2019, this wonderful couple got engaged!

We assisted a lovely couple from Durban in planning a proposal at a local Cape Town hotel. They were coming down on holiday for the weekend and he thought it was a great time to pop the question.

The President Hotel is centrally located in Bantry Bay with amazing views of the ocean. After planning with the hotel where the best place to set-up, we eventually choose their hotel room. The pool area can get busy and he wanted something a little less public thus the room would be ideal. The idea was set and we arranged the proposal accordingly.

The ‘groom to be’ sent us a LARGE teddy bear to place in the room which would be the main focus. We tied a “marry me” balloon to the teddy for it to hold. All around we set-up white & silver glitter balloons. We ordered in SO many balloons for this special occasion. We filled the room with these balloons of different heights and sizes. Once we were set-up the lovely Kathryn arrived to take photos. She would remain in the room while the couple arrived and he popped the question. The couple arrived close to sunset thus Kathryn had to be quick with her photoshoot to not miss the light. He asked the girl of his dreams to marry him, she said yes! The weather also created some issues with a few spots of rain and wind but they braved the cold and managed to get outside for a few photos.

The Teddy bear proposal in Cape Town was so fun to set-up. Wishing this wonderful couple the very best for their future together!

We would love to assist you with your perfect proposal. For more proposal ideas, please get in touch.

Photographer: Kathryn Lawrence

XOXO

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When ee first spoke to Priyesh he told us he wanted something intimate, unique and for her to feel loved by him. He wanted it to be a moment she would never forget! They are from Pretoria and did not want to travel far to get to the proposal location. We suggested going away for the night and staying in a beautiful boutique hotel. The hotels soon became the location for where the proposal would happen. After choosing between a few places Priyesh finally choose Fairlawns Hotel & Spa. This lovely establishment is in the heart of Sandton with gardens, terraces and amazing suites.

Priyesh loved the idea we gave him of “filling the room with hundreds of balloons”. He wanted it in the suite so it was very private and an intimate moment. This added an element of surprise and excitement. Imagine walking into the room which has balloons from floor to ceiling… stunning!!

The day arrived for the set-up, the balloons got delivered, we only used white and clear as it would make more of an impact. A table for two was set on the balcony for the romantic dinner later that night. We worked hard to make the suite look perfect. We tied little love notes to the balloons so she could read them as they entered. We also used a few photo’s of happy memories they had shared. On arrival a member of staff showed them the way to the suite. She opened the door to find a room filled with balloons. This magical moment was captured by the photographer, Genevieve. Priyesh popped the question and she said YES! The perfect balloon proposal indeed!

After the emotions were under control they enjoyed a couples shoot around the hotel. They were left alone to celebrate and later that night a romantic dinner was served to them on the balcony. They had their own private table under the stars. Amrita received the best anniversary present, a diamond ring!

We would like to wish this happy couple a long and successful future together. Enjoy the wedding planning and celebrations!

Photo’s by Genevieve Fundaro Photography

XOXO

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