25 October 2025

Set against a field of pink watsonias and sweeping ocean views, Sumie’s proposal to Desire was a moment filled with love, intention, and deep emotion.

What began as a playful treasure hunt for Desire and her two daughters turned into one of the most meaningful adventures of their lives. Each clue brought them closer to the final surprise, a picturesque picnic setup overlooking the sea, with a bouquet of bright orange marigolds waiting at the center. The marigolds, Desire’s birth flower, were a symbol of warmth and devotion — the perfect reflection of what this moment represented.

When Sumie got down on one knee, emotion swept through them all. Both girls were tearful and overcome, witnessing such a beautiful declaration of love and commitment between two people who have built something so special together.

It was a deeply personal reminder that love, in all its forms, is worth celebrating with the ones who matter most.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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Photographer: Sian Owen

XOXO

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This wonderful couple got engaged at the 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa during their visit to South Africa. Hai and Rebecca had been dating for 7 years, and Hai knew this trip would be the perfect opportunity to pop the question.

On this particular day, we booked Stanley’s Rock which is the top picnic site on the mountain. We had also booked the couple a helicopter transfer from the V&A Waterfront to the Twelve Apostles Hotel. Hai had ‘disguised’ this special trip as a ‘birthday treat’ as Rebecca’s birthday in the following week.

After landing, the couple got escorted to Stanley’s Rock. They followed the trail of rose petals that led them to the picnic site. Sian, the photographer captured the proposal while hidden behind Stanley’s rock, which was then, followed by a couple’s shoot on the mountain. At first, the surrounding mountains and Lions Head was covered by clouds, but as the shoot continued, the sun burnt the clouds away, and it turned into the most beautiful autumn afternoon. The views are amazing thus giving the couple the best photos as keepsakes. We always order the picnic food to arrive after the photos are completed, to give the couple time to enjoy nature, the views, and the photos, and then indulge in the food.

Congratulations to a fabulous couple, we wish them all the best for this next chapter in their love story!

To view another proposal, click here.

XOXO

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On the 17th of December 2022, Ricardo and Danielle got engaged.

Four months ago Ricardo got in touch with our team, as he wanted to make his proposal extra special.
He picked a perfect summer’s day in the festive season when Johannesburg slowed down and Danielle and he were on their first day of leave.

Ricardo had the idea of doing a rooftop proposal but then found out that his girlfriend is terrified of heights, so we kept it as low to the ground as possible. The Perfect Proposal team set up a beautiful picnic with a magnificent river view. The nearby stream with a little waterfall added to the tranquil sounds of nature and insured we had a romantic backdrop for photos

The couple arrived in matching black as Ricardo wanted the pictures to be timeless and elegant. On arrival, we checked them into their Riverview room for the night, and after settling in and unpacking their luggage Ricardo took Danielle out to surprise her with their private picnic for two. As they approached their favourite song “Hunger” by Ross Copperman welcomed them in the background, while their delicious feast of desserts was laid out for them to enjoy.

Ricardo went down on his knee and asked for her hand in marriage. He was met with an emotional and affectionate YES! As this was happening the photographer popped out unexpectedly from behind the tree to capture the magical moment.

What a happy, playful, and loving couple Ricardo and Danielle make, and the pictures prove it!

They proceeded to celebrate their engagement with a toast of bubbly and cooled off with a stroll in the stream. As they got more comfortable with the camera and started getting used to being engaged they explored the location and created memories in a few different areas.

Danielle loves the African vibes and the lodge spoke to her tastes. As so many Joburgers were away for the December holidays, their picnic was completely exclusive to the couple’s proposal.
What an absolute treat to see such joy on a perfect day, in a stunning setting for their engagement.

Ricardo and Danielle picnic proposal was perfect. We congratulate this happy couple, it was such a privilege to be a part of this special day, all the best for the future.

Photographer: The Creative Litchi

To view another Joburg proposal, click here.

XOXO

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On the 20th of October 2022, Rajeev and Amina got engaged!

When Rajeev explained that he wanted something ocean-facing with casual floor seating made cozy and comfortable with lots of scatter cushions, we knew just the spot: the Twelve Apostles Gazebo. Usually, the gazebo setup is done with a table and chairs, but we thought it would be a perfect match for his brief too. Rajeev informed us that Amina loves neutral colours, so we stuck with a tonal colour palette, and used a beige scatter cushion combined with lots of white flowers. We organised for the Gazebo to be draped, which gave it an even more intimate and romantic feel.

This lovely couple met while traveling, and have been dating for almost 4 years. The couple is from Durban, and so he disguised the weekend trip to Cape Town as a ‘birthday celebration’. After they landed, they drove straight to the Twelve Apostles Hotel, and shortly after checking into the hotel, a staff member escorted them to the Fynbos garden, where we had decorated the private gazebo.

Amina has no idea it was all for her. Rajeev asked the girl of his dreams to marry him, She said YES! It was her PERFECT PROPOSAL! We wish them all the best on this very happy journey together. Rajeev and Amina’s marriage proposal was so special, thank you for letting us play a part in this happy occasion!

To view another proposal at Twelve Apostles hotel, click here.

Photographer: Sian Owen

XOXO

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This wonderful couple got engaged at the 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa. They have asked to keep their identity private, so we are happy to oblige. We have many couples who propose and wish to keep it private, this is due to being online or family or work. We always respect our client’s wishes.

For now, we will explain the mountain picnics at the 12 Apostles. if you can imagine being seated on the foothills of Table Mountain with views of the ocean and Lions head. This magical spot can be booked through us or the hotel and used during the day.

“The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa occupies a dramatic location on the flanks of the Table Mountain National Park, and there’s nowhere better to enjoy a picnic. Guests can enjoy direct access to this remarkable World Heritage Site from the hotel, with marked paths leading through our indigenous gardens and up onto the mountain. Pick up a luxury picnic, thoughtfully prepared by our chefs and filled with tasty picnic fare, and head out onto the trails for an open air adventure”. 

There are a range of picnic options to choose from, they have luxury baskets for couples who wish to indulge and others that are more affordable. You can then add a bottle of bubbly or wine to enjoy onsite.

“A handful of secluded picnic sites within the hotel’s fynbos gardens offer wonderful mountain and ocean views, with plenty of outdoor space and fresh air. Order a bottle of Champagne to toast a proposal,  anniversary or other special celebration against a spectacular sunset backdrop. Our luxury picnics also provide the perfect ambiance for a romantic date night.”

On this particular day, we booked Stanley’s Rock which is the top picnic site on the mountain. The couple got escorted up there to see the frame that said: “will you marry me?”. Jodi, the lovely photographer captured the proposal, followed by a couple’s shoot on the mountain. The views are amazing thus giving the couple the best photos as keepsakes. We always order the picnic food to arrive after the photos are completed, to give the couple time to enjoy nature, the views, the photos, and then indulge in the food.

The weather plays a part at this venue, thus you need to keep an eye on it. Wind or rain can affect the mountain picnic spots and would need to change to an inside venue. To conclude; the 12 Apostles picnic proposal is a great idea, get in touch with us if you wish to book.

Congratulations to a fabulous couple, we wish them all the best on this exciting journey ahead.

Photographer: Jodi from Fable of Hearts

To view another proposal at 12 Apostles hotel, click here.

XOXO

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On the 22nd of June 2022, this lovely couple got engaged.

To respect their privacy we will keep their names “undercover”. 🙂

He wanted to plan something very special for his future wife-to-be. We love our clients when they know what they want, he chose Jordan Winery from the start. He loved the look and feel of this wine farm. They wanted to explore the Winelands and enjoy a day in the sunshine. They were incredibly lucky as the weather played along and they had a warm winter’s day.

Jordan winery is situated in Stellenbosch, they offer lovely picnic spots for these special moments. From the Jordan hillside vineyards, one has spectacular panoramic views of Table Mountain, False Bay, and Stellenbosch. The venue offers wine tastings, dining experiences, luxury accommodation, and much more. We love this venue as they are very accommodating to our client’s requests. A Winelands picnic proposal is always a great idea.

On the day, the fabulous couple arrived, we led them down to the dam area where we had decorated their picnic spot. We added in a special “marry me” sign which was VIVAHA.

“Vivaha (marriage) is perhaps the most important samskara. Traditionally it was the only rite performed for women, and for men in the fourth varna (shudras). A couple would stay together for life or until the husband took to the path of renunciation. Divorce was not allowed, and those who left their partners were often ostracised from society. Matches were usually arranged by the elders and based on astrological principles. Despite modern attitudes towards this practice, evidence suggests that these marriages worked relatively well.”

*In Indian philosophy and Indian religions, samskaras or sanskaras (Sanskrit: संस्कार) are mental impressions, recollections, or psychological imprints.

**Shudra, also spelled Sudra, Sanskrit Śūdra, fourth and lowest of the traditional varnas, or social classes, of India, traditionally artisans and labourers. The term does not appear in the earliest Vedic literature.

After some celebrations and bubbly, Jodi took over and they enjoyed a couples shoot on the property.

We congratulate them and wish them all the happiness as Mr & Mrs.

To view another picnic proposal, click here.

Photographer: Jodi from Fable of Hearts

XOXO

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On the 24th of March 2022, Arne and Neeckx got engaged.

They both live and work in Antwerp Belgium. Did you know: Antwerp is known as the diamond capital of the world and the diamond industry plays an important role in the economy of the city and has done throughout its history. Fun fact that for the day 🙂

This lovely couple has been together since 2011 so the time was right to pop the question. Their dream destination was South Africa, thus a perfect place to pop the question. He wanted a special picnic set up at a beautiful location, the word he used to describe his perfect proposal was, unforgettable.

He loved the idea of a wine farm with stunning views, he wanted it private and fun. She loves bright colours, so we used bright pinks, yellows, and orange as the decor. This Jordan winery picnic proposal was placed in a picnic pod near the dam, this spot is one of our favourite areas for proposals. Sian was taking photos and we hired a musician to sing them a few of their best songs.

On the day, the couple arrived and walked down to the picnic spot. Once here, she started to realise this was set up for her, and with that Arne popped the question. She said yes!

Congratulations to this fabulous fun couple, we hope you enjoyed your time in South Africa and your perfect proposal. Wishing them all the best for a happy future.

Photographer: Sian Owen

For another proposal at Jordan winery, click here.

XOXO

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On the 28th of February 2022, Hilton and Kelly got engaged!

They reside in the UK and came to Cape Town for a romantic holiday. We just love chatting to tourists who are coming to Cape Town to pop the question, because we get to show off our beautiful country! This client was no different from the others, Hilton wanted it all.

They would fly in via helicopter from the Waterfront, going on a scenic tour around Constantia. Landing at Klein Constantia wine farm which is a hidden gem. Here they got taken on a wine tour with the farm manager who tells them a little bit about the history, the wines, and the vineyards. The last stop is the proposal spot, this time we used an area near the lower dam as Hilton wanted a Bohemian marriage proposal. This entailed hiring the fabulous SOUK decor for the occasion. We used an area by the dam that was lush, and best for a Bohemian picnic.

Hilton also wanted us to hire a musician who would play their favourite songs. Shen sang and performed 3 songs that were discussed with Hilton and played during and after the proposal.

We got onboard one of our best photographers, Jodi who captured their picture-perfect moment. Jodi was hiding behind the trees, and then popped out once the couple was engaged. This is how we like the proposal to be photographed, TOP SECRET.

It was such a special moment when Hilton got out of the 4×4, took kelly’s hand, and led her towards the setup. Kelly could see the “marry me” sign on arrival but the real magic happened when Hilton got down on one knee and asked the woman of his dreams to marry him. She said YES!

They enjoyed lunch at the Bistro after the proposal, which is highly recommended for anyone visiting the Constantia area. Congrats to the happy couple, wishing them all the best for a happy future together.

Photographer: Jodi from Fable of Hearts 

Musician: Shen FM 

Bohemian marriage proposal are always a great idea, please get in touch with us for more details.

For another proposal at Klein Constantia, 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 the 9th of October, Tumi and Tshwane got engaged! It was a perfect day at the perfect venue, Quoin Rock.

Quoin Rock is a wonderful venue situated in Stellenbosch. This glamourous wine estate has lovely lawns, gardens, and private gazebo areas for picnics. The restaurant serves delicious food and let’s not forget about their great wines, altogether a perfect venue.

“Along a winding road through canopies of trees in the Knorhoek Valley lies Quoin Rock, a historic Stellenbosch wine estate. Under the custodianship of the Gaiduk family, fate, passion, energy, and vision have transformed the old Stellenbosch vineyards and wine estate. Quoin Rock Wine Estate is the inspiring home of captivating experiences, from wine-tasting to picnics, weddings, culinary adventures, and tranquil mountain escapes”. 

He chose the venue and we just added in the decor, some flower arrangements, a marry me sign, and booked a photographer. Jodi was our fabulous photographer to capture their special moments.

Her favorite flowers are lilies so we used this at the gazebo as decoration. The white frame had a pink “marry me print” inside.

Their best friends were in on the surprise, so they arrived at the venue before the couple tried to capture a video for him. It was so sweet to the friend reunion after the proposal.

On arrival at the gazebo, Tumi asked the girl of his dreams to marry him, SHE SAID YES! This was followed by a photoshoot around the estate. We are in LOVE with these photos! Once Jodi had enough photos, they returned to the gazebo for a private picnic.

Quoin Rock marriage proposal are stunning! We wish this wonderful couple all the best for a happy and exciting future.

Photographer: Jodi from Fable of Hearts 

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XOXO

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