On the 24th of November 2022, this wonderful couple got engaged.

Naish requested our assistance in planning a perfect proposal for his lovely girlfriend, Nicolette.  He felt that the time was right, and he had a specific date in mind that was perfect for them as a couple. We had a chat about their likes and dislikes and went into action with the planning immediately. We also provided him with a believable reason for how to keep the secret and get Nicolette to the venue without spoiling the surprise on the day.

In preparation for an event set up, part of the process is that we watch various weather apps constantly. We then arrive early enough on the day to ensure that everything is perfect and laid out accordingly. For this setup, we included a “Memory Lane” which is a display of pictures that are special to the couple, these are chosen from moments they have treasured throughout their relationship.  She loves sunflowers and so the setup was planned around them and therefore in keeping with a yellow colour scheme which worked perfectly in the gorgeous garden setting.

Our photographer was hiding in the garden and captured Nicolette’s initial reactions once she realised that “today is the day”. When Naish got down on bended knee, Nicolette’s answer was without a doubt a YES!

This is a couple who know each other well and are comfortable with each other. They are fun-loving and relaxed in their relationship and it made both the proposal and photoshoot so enjoyable. We loved working with Naish and hope they felt it was their perfect garden proposal. 

Wishing them all the best for their engagement and all the excitement of wedding planning.

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Photography: NVV Weddings

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On the 1st March 2022, this lovely couple got engaged.

This was Grant’s time to pop the question of his long-time girlfriend of 7 years. They both work and live in Cape Town. He wanted an intimate and private proposal in a beautiful garden, we knew just the place. The Cellars Honenhort offers delicious picnics and amazing private spots on their grounds. They can offer a private garden space which is called the palm tree arch.

The one aspect that we took seriously about their relationship, is that she LOVES sunflowers like adores them! Grant wanted to include these in the proposal. So we used this as the theme for the picnic, we covered the grass area with sunflowers. We had so much fun decorating the lawns with these beautiful flowers. “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow, that’s what sunflowers do.”

On the couple’s arrival, they walked quietly down the path to the picnic, she obviously saw the large “marry me” sign and hundreds of sunflowers. He asked the girl of his dreams to marry him. She said YES! Casey was sooooo happy to see the picnic, as she thought they were meeting friends for a lunch. His trick worked and Casey was caught by complete surprise. Sian took some photos of them at the palm arch, and afterward, they enjoyed their picnic amongst the sunflowers.

The ring was brought from Grand Diamonds, which is one of our favourite diamond brands in Cape Town. Take a look at that ring ladies, WOW!

Grant and Casey marriage proposal was stunning, we wish this happy couple so much happiness for their future together. Congrats!

“I love you more than all the bees in the sunflower field”. 

Photographer: Sian Owen

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XOXO

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On the 10^th April 2021, Shiven asked Letatia to marry him and she said yes! It was a beautiful Autumn’s day at a hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg.

Shiven first contacted us looking for a romantic picnic proposal for his partner, Letatia. We knew exactly what to offer him! So we set up this beautiful private picnic at Ten Bompas Hotel. Her favourite colour is teal and we think the colours all worked together so nicely. We also hung pictures of the two of them as bunting and set up a low table for them to enjoy the picnic on. The food looked so delicious! We added dried flowers like bunny tails and pampas grass in the colour scheme too. And lastly, a little Marry Me sign so as to try to keep the proposal a surprise until the last minute.

The two arrived for lunch under the pretence that it was just a casual weekend lunch. We pretended to work for the hotel and led them to their picnic site. The photographer, Monica Stewart, pretended to be a guest of the hotel relaxing by the pool so that she could sneakily capture the proposal before approaching the couple. Letatia had no idea what was coming (and we think she looked gorgeous in her summer outfit and hat)! She was so surprised, totally caught off guard and said a resounding YES! It was a very sweet proposal to witness.

The two then had a couples shoot around the private hotel grounds and they looked so happy and in love. They then enjoyed a delicious picnic and some bubbly while phoning their friends and celebrating! All round, it was a wonderful day and Shiven was so happy that he could surprise Letatia like this.

We wish them every happiness going forward.

Photographer: Monica Stewart

For another inspiring Joburg proposal, click here.

XOXO

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On the 12th December 2021, Aidan & Nanette got engaged!

We love assisting young, vibrant couples who we can see are so in love! The words we have just used describe this couple beautifully.

Aidan got in touch, he wanted something private, magical, and romantic. We had the perfect spot in mind as it is a private deck in the heart of the Constantia Valley. This lovely spot is 100% private with views of mountains, vineyards, and bushes. On our arrival, it looked more magical than planned, the surrounding plants were all in bloom. Just imagine purple flowers everywhere…

Sian, our lovely photographer arrived and jumped into the bushes to hideaway. To explain our professional photographer’s job further, they capture the decor, views, and proposal area. Following that they hideaway to remain secret to capture the marriage proposal. After the “yes” and a few celebrations, they start the couples shoot. The couples shoot can last anywhere from 30 mins to 1 hour. It all depends on the couple, timeline, and venue. Once the event is done, they send a link so the couple can download the photos. From here you can use them online, make prints, or even create a photobook. Another lovely idea is to use them for your wedding “save the date”.

While Sian was hiding away, Aidan and Nanette arrived at Silvermist. We met them, said hello, and walked them to the magic spot. From here it was all up to Aidan to ask that important question, “will you marry me?” Can you guess the answer, Nanette said YES! 🙂

They enjoyed a photoshoot amongst the purple flowers, followed by a lovely garden lunch. It is so wonderful to see a couple so in love and happy.

Aidan and Nanette garden proposal was just magical, we wish them all the best for a happy and successful future together. Love & light for 2021.

Photographer: Sian Owen 

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XOXO

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Jose first contacted The Perfect Proposal as he knew he wanted something really special for his fiancé-to-be. He pictured a romantic garden setting and a personalised scrapbook of their journey together. We put together different ideas for Jose all based on outdoor, personalised venues for him and Gerda. He chose a romantic, private picnic at Toadbury Hall.

He sent us various pictures and blurbs on each set of memories – he was very organised and set it out clearly so it was very easy to put together his perfect scrapbook. We love an organised client! We used a beautiful, plain black scrapbook and printed lots of Polaroid pictures of their time together – they had been dating for many years so there was lots of content to fill the pages.

It was a really beautiful Spring Day in Johannesburg, we set up the picnic site for them. We arranged a beautiful tepee lined with flowers, rose petals, candles and the scrapbook wrapped up in a big ribbon. They arrived and started to go through the scrapbook. The last page then gave instructions to read the sign that was hidden under a bouquet of roses at the edge of the picnic blankets. While Gerda got up, Jose got the ring and readied himself on one knee. Gerda was SO surprised as she read the sign!

The photographer was hiding in the bushes for the proposal and then even took some pictures while walking surreptitiously passed them and shooting under his arm! After this, they had some photos around the gorgeous hotel gardens before having a delicious picnic lunch of burgers and brownies (Gerda’s favourite).

Gerda couldn’t stop smiling! We love making our clients so happy! Jose and Gerdas picnic proposal in Johannesburg was so special. We wish Gerda and Jose all the best.

Photo credit to Sipho Sondiyazi @sipsip_tv

XOXO

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