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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.

To view another beautiful Durban proposal, click here.

Photography: NVV Weddings

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On the 24th of September 2022, Kelly and Austen got engaged!

Austen contacted us a couple of weeks ago, and knew he wanted to make a grand gesture for his big proposal! We discussed several various locations and then decided to book at Cellars Hohenort in Constantia.

We placed the marquee letters that spelled “marry me” on the lawns in front of the hedge so that as she was walking down the stairs, it would be the first thing Kelly would see. We also added some rose petals in front of the sign, for that extra special touch. Behind the marquee letters, we set up a romantic picnic, with picnic blankets, scatter cushions, flowers, rose petals, polaroid photographs, a picnic basket, and last but certainly not least, a bottle of bubbly!

On their arrival, Austen and Kelly were escorted to the Palm Arch. Austen had sneakily told Kelly that she had to dress up for a ‘work function’ – we always love hearing how our clients try to hide the surprise! As Kelly turned the corner, she saw the giant sign, and couldn’t believe her eyes. At this very moment, Amy, the talented musician (with the voice of an angel), played their favourite song – How Long with I Love You, by Ellie Goulding. They celebrated with bubbly, photos, hugs, and kisses, which was followed by an engagement photoshoot with Photographer, Sian.

To view another garden proposal, click here.

Musician: Amy Tjasink

Photographer: Sian Owen

XOXO

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On the 7th of August 2022, Callie and Brandon popped the question.

Brandon contacted us a while ago to chat about some ideas, then it took a few months of planning to come to finalising a date and venue. He knew he wanted something fabulous, that was breathtaking and romantic.

Brandon initially wanted an inside venue, so we tried a few inside rooftop venues and then opted to book a room. He was worried about the weather as she gets cold easily. (such a sweetheart). We booked the cellars Hohenort in Constantia, they have a few event rooms that would work well. It just so happens that on the day, Cape Town was showing off, it was a warm sunny winter’s day. We just love when the weather plays along thus we decided it has to be outside so they can enjoy the gardens.

We used the palm arch and placed the marquee letters that spelt “marry me” on the lawns. We also added in some of her favourite flowers and a box of chocolates, a little gift from us. We also got a musician to play their favourite song while he proposed. This was a secret that was only shared on the day, Vicci plays the guitar so beautifully and wanted to showcase her work. Please contact her for more info: 073 5387105. Jodi was the photographer taking the photos, just a magical setting.

On their arrival, Callie and her mum and sister joined as they thought they were just going to a family dinner. As Callie turned the corner, with Brandon holding her hand, she was breathless and SO excited. The letters shone, the music played and he popped the question. They celebrated with bubbly, photos, hugs and kisses.

Callie and Brandon perfect proposal was stunning, congrats to the happy couple. All the best for the new exciting adventures ahead.

Photographer: Jodi from Fable of Hearts

To view another proposal with letter lights, click here.

XOXO

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On the 9th of March 2022, David and Carolina got engaged.

David contacted us to assist plan the perfect proposal for the girl of his dreams. They have been together for 7 years so the time was right to pop the question.

He mentioned Carolina loves roses so at that moment we knew the perfect venue for them. There is a lovely rose garden called Chart Farm situated in Constantia. Members of the public can pick and buy their own roses while walking through the gardens. This was an old estate and the “manor house” can still be seen in some of the photos.

“Picturesque Chart Farm situated in the heart of the Southern Suburbs near Wynberg Park in Cape Town offers a farm-style retreat from the city. Chart Farm prides itself on being the only place in the Cape Peninsula where you can select and pick your own roses. Purchased in 1934, the farm has been in the family ever since. This historic farm currently has over 12 hectares of arable land where you will find our English-style rose garden, grapevines, lemon trees, farm stall, coffee shop, and horse riding with panoramic views stretching all the way to False Bay.”

On the day, the couple arrived in the morning and got a pair of secateurs, and began to cut some roses. We slowly approached them and led them up to the proposal setup. We had hung a marry me sign, and placed bunches of roses and chocolate on each side. Lesley took some photos and the video. (this can be viewed on our Instagram page)

David quickly walked her towards the sign and dropped to his knee, asking Carolina to marry him. SHE SAID YES! It was such a happy occasion with loads of hugs and excitement. Lesley took some drone shots and a video of this fabulous couple. They left with happy hearts and a perfect proposal story to tell the family.

We wish this happy couple all the best for an exciting future together.

Photographer & Videographer: Lesley from Photofuzion

To see another lovely garden proposal, click here.

XOXO

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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

For another garden proposal, click here.

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 13th of November 2021, Elton and Bevlee got engaged.

We just love using these BEAUTIFUL gardens at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel in Constantia. Every time you visit you can expect to find something new blooming and blossoming. this time was no exception, the jasmine was looking incredible. (as you can see from the photos below).

To tell you a bit more about the couple, they are from Cape Town and work in a hospital together. They have been together almost 2 years. Elton told us he wanted something simple but elegant, amazing photos to be taken and memorable. The Cellars-Hohenort marriage proposal was the chosen idea, it suited the brief and this lovely couple.

On the day, they walked to the gardens and we led them to the picnic spot. As there was a ‘marry me’ sign she knew what was happening when they approached. Elton then got on one knee and asked the love of his life to marry him, she said yes! This was followed by a couples shoot in the gardens, these photos can be kept and treasured for the rest of their lives. There are so many lovely spots in these gardens for photos. Sian did an excellent job of capturing the different areas.

Once the photos were done, they sat down to enjoy a picnic. They opened bubbly and celebrated this exciting moment.

We wish this happy couple all the best for an exciting journey together. We loved assisting them with their perfect proposal.

Photographer: Sian Owen

For another proposal at the Cellars, click here.

XOXO

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On Sunday 7th February 2021, this wonderful couple got engaged.

We booked 12 Apostles Hotel as the views are amazing from the ceremony lawns.

This lovely couple arrived, walked to the arch which we covered with rose gold balloons. They stood under the arch and he asked the girl of his dreams to marry him. She said yes, which was so magical to watch.

After the proposal, they enjoyed a couples shoot with the photographer. We always suggest booking a photographer so they capture the proposal, followed by a couples shoot. These photos are so wonderful to keep for memories. They can be used in your wedding or save-the-date invites. We can also create a photo book for you, this is amazing as a gift to the family of your special days.

This Cape Town garden proposal was one to remember…

Blue skies, ocean, and mountain views with bright sunshine. We just love it when Cape Town shows off. Cape Town is really a very special place with so much to offer. You can visit mountains, the beach, rivers and Winelands all in one day!

We wish this very happy couple all the best for a happy and successful future together. LIVE, LAUGH AND LOVE 🙂

*To respect their privacy we won’t mention any names or details.

Photographer: Sian Owen

For another proposal at 12 Apostles, click here.

XOXO

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On the 19th of September 2020, Stefan and Nadene got engaged.

We were honored to assist Stefan with his fabulous proposal. He contacted us during the initial lockdown with high hopes that venues would be open by September. It was obviously meant to be as flights opened up just in time and they were able to come down to Cape Town.

They both live and work in Durban and were coming down for a holiday, Stefan thought this was just the time to pop the question. His brief to us was a romantic picnic, they both love outdoor activities, wine farms, and picnics. They have been together for 18 months and met through work.

As it was during the lockdown, we contact several wine farms but they were not taking any bookings nor could tell us when they were opening. So we discussed with Stefan to plan a garden picnic at The Cellars Hohenort, he just loved this idea.

On the day we set up the picnic decor in their beautiful gardens. We used her favorite colours and flowers, pink roses as decor. He asked that we include a “marry me” sign, so this was highlighted in the decor. The venue provides the food and drinks, we bring in all the decor, signs, photos, and flowers to ensure it is personal.

On arrival, we led the couple to the picnic spot, while Sian our photographer pretended to hide away and capture the proposal from afar. As the sign could be seen on arrival, Nadene knew what was happening and just burst into tears. Her reaction was so sweet and we loved creating this special spot for them. SHE SAID YES! They enjoyed a photoshoot with the photographer and celebrated with a picnic. The weather was amazing and everything turned out perfectly.

Stefan and Nadene garden proposal was magical, we wish this happy couple a lifetime of happiness.

Photographer: Sian Owen

Have a look at another Cape Town garden proposal, here.

XOXO

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