On the 29th December 2020, Tevin and Lene got engaged!

No Covid lockdown level restrictions were going to put a damper on Tevins’ plans to propose to his girlfriend Lene, of four years.

Tevin contacted us a while ago to assist with planning his proposal, but lockdown regulations threw him a slight curveball and he needed to put his plans on hold. Luckily the levels changed for all and we went full steam ahead with planning!

But first, a little information on this precious young couple…They met at school in 2011, but alas, this “ friendship” didn’t blossom into the proverbial “high-school –sweetheart”  romance. However, they certainly liked each other and therefore decided to keep in touch with each other after they matriculated.

Fast forward to 2016 and whilst both in Johannesburg, the friendship rekindled. In 2017, Lene moved to Port Elizabeth, but they maintained a long-distance relationship as tough as it proved to be. They commuted every 3 months as work schedules allowed.

Lene moved to P.E. to pursue her teaching career, whilst Tevin remained in Johannesburg to continue his work as a developer. Commuting went well until Covid came along which brought its restrictions to travel and see each other. Tevin felt this time apart really cemented him to believe that no matter what life was throwing their way, Lene was his best friend, his soul mate, and she was the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with!

Lene loves all things antique and vintage, and unlike most ladies whose best friend is a diamond, she had her heart set on a morganite stone. Half the battle already won for Tevin when it came time to select a stone. Together with a reputable jeweler, he set about designing a classic, yet vintage styled ring for the marriage proposal. .

Lene loves the Restaurant Mella’s based here in P.E. and made all the sense in the world to set up for them there. We re-arranged a specific seating area and scattered red rose petals around the leather chesterfield couches and dinner table. Fairy lights adorned the wall behind the table and the lovely letter lights placed strategically in the area. Even the fish tank with the fishes swimming around added to the atmosphere! Their names were arranged in giant scrabble blocks on the floor inbetween the rose petals. A gorgeous bouquet of flowers was set on the table and the restaurant owners Dion and Camilla kindly donated a bottle of non-alcoholic champagne for them to celebrate.

Lene was none the wiser as she assumed this was an ordinary dinner date, but was she in for a big surprise! As they were led to the dinner table, Tevin subtly dropped to one knee and Lene turned around and was so shocked she could not stop shaking from nervous excitement but immediately responded with a “YES”.

It was an evening full of lovely celebrations and calls made to their family and friends to advise them of the good news!

Tevin and Lene restaurant proposal was stunning. No matter what the future has in store for them, they have each other and that’s all that counts. We wish them every blessing going forward and are so pleased they chose The Perfect Proposal to create this special evening.

Photos supplied by the couple. 

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XOXO

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On the 25th of October 2020, this lovely couple got engaged!

It’s always special to be part of creating a lasting memory for those planning to pop the all-important question! Zukisani and Asanele surprise dinner proposal was fabulous.

Zukisani contacted us to assist in planning the proposal dinner about three weeks ahead of schedule. Although he was not sure exactly when he wanted to propose, he knew where he wanted to…Coachman on The Bay!

This young couple both reside in Port Elizabeth and are involved in the hospitality industry.  This is where they met each other. Before long, love blossomed and 18 months down the line, Zukisani decided the time was right to ask for Asanele’s hand in marriage.  Their faith has also played an important part in their journey to date, and it seemed the natural path of progression in taking that “giant leap of faith”. Asanele loves to go on picnics but thoroughly enjoys fine dining and dressing up for the occasion!  Thus a dinner proposal it would be.

With her birthday being in October, the idea for a date was formed around this special occasion.  The week proceeding the romantic dinner was filled with much excitement and arrangements. Armed with all the necessary information, we booked a quiet corner for them at The Coachman, and decorated the area with lovely balloons, letter lights, flowers, and candles!

She loves tones of yellows and mustards so we themed the floral arrangements and décor as well as the heart-shaped proposal area, on the floor, to match this.  The photographer was booked, the timing was perfect and it all unfolded so nicely!

Upon arrival, the couple was lead to a table outside on the deck area, so that  Asanele would not see the special corner. After a few minutes, we sent the waitress to their table to apologize profusely and tell them that she had in fact placed them at the incorrect table and asked them to please follow her to another table. Of course,  this was all part of the plan.

As Zukisani walked ahead towards the heart-shaped rose petals and dropped to one knee, Asanale stopped in absolute shock, not quite sure what was happening! Zukisani asked her to be his princess and she really was so shocked that she took quite some time to react! Finally, she excitedly stuck out her hand, gestured towards him, and she said YES!

Everyone in the restaurant applauded and shouted with joy. By chance, one of her good friends was at the restaurant and come over to bless the happy couple. A fun photoshoot followed, and the couple was left to enjoy the excitement of the evening.

Zukisani and Asanele suprise dinner proposal was so much fun to plan. Wishing them (aka “My Person” &  “Cakes”)  a lifetime of happiness ahead. Thank you for choosing The Perfect Proposal in assisting with the planning of this very happy occasion!

Photographer: Dirk Moggee

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XOXO

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