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The Men’s Event

July 10, 2012

I’m thrilled to be part of this tremendous event to help men find their perfect marriage proposal with the help of Alton Lane, Paparazzi Proposals and Greenwich Jewelers. Join us on Tuesday, July 17th for this event by RSVP-ing to events@altonlane.com!

Featured in the UK Daily Mail!

January 17, 2012

I am thrilled to be featured in an article about proposal planning in one of the UK’s biggest papers, the Daily Mail! For the complete article, please click here.

What He Did Right: American Idol’s Lee DeWyze

July 29, 2011

I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: personal proposals are the key to greatness! A engagement story can be elaborate and over the top, or small and intimate, but making it personal is key! Lee DeWyze, the sweet crooner from the 2010 season of American Idol, recently popped the question to Jonna Walsh. Here’s what he did right:

Image via Just Jared.

ABC News Feature!

June 14, 2011

If you missed me on ABC Nightline, here’s the clip! And, check out my Marriage Proposal Do’s and Don’ts here!  Thanks very much to all of the fantastic vendors who helped make this happen, including The Surrey Hotel, Blossom & Branch Floral Design, Lolly Love, Jean Papa and the photographers who shared their past proposal work Blue Daisy Weddings, Zlatko Batistich and Jennifer Davis Photography.

Click here to watch the video.

An NYC Graffiti Proposal

June 1, 2011

Graffiti proposals are all the rage and I can’t help but love them! Especially when you get the fun part of seeing her reaction and the “yes!” moment. If you’re in New York City, stop by and check out this mural in person at Avenue A and 2nd Street for the next month or so!

Want to propose like this? Give us a call and we’ll take care of all of the proposal planning details.

via Huffington Post.

Kim Kardashian’s Proposal: What He Did Right

May 25, 2011

We’ve got breaking news in the proposal world today: Kim Kardashian is engaged!  Her new fiance, Kris Humphries, popped the question on one knee surrounded by red rose petals spelling out “Will You Marry Me?”  The ring was a custom-designed 20.5 carat Lorraine Schwartz stunner. Here’s my expert take on their proposal story, and what he did right:

• Have a ring. 20.5 carats?  Kris knocked this one out of the park. I hope Kim feels the same way.
• Make it a Surprise. Kris waited in Kim’s room to ensure she would be completely taken by surprise. No lame proposal dinners here!
• Consider the Aftermath. Since the future bride is so close with her family, Kris planned an intimate party to celebrate immediately after the engagement. Not only were they able to share the details of the proposal, but could also show off her new bling!

Photo courtesy of People.

The Office & Michael Scott’s Proposal: What He Did Right

April 8, 2011

I confess to being a big fan of The Office.  One time, I even tried to convince one of my wedding clients who met at work that they should have the office theme song as part of their wedding video (not really, but it was a fun idea!). During last Thursday’s episode, Michael proposed to Holly in one of the sweetest possible ways. The truth is that the best part wasn’t the giant diamond ring (3 years salary?) or the room filled with candles, it was the fact that Michael (and Pam) put real thought and effort into the proposal. Here are the things he did right:

1. Make it personal.

This is a huge part of a truly remarkable proposal story. By leading Holly through the path of their love story and by proposing in a location that holds meaning for them, he hit a home run.

2. Have a ring. No question here, any girl would be happy to get that bling on her finger! But, even if it were a ring pop or a toy ring, having something is key.
3. Surprise her. Even a girl who doesn’t like surprises wants to be surprised by her proposal. Confusing, but true. It’s sometimes tough to pull off, but if you can you’ll both be so happy.

Photo via OKMagazine.

Carrie Ann Inaba’s Proposal: What He Did Right

March 31, 2011

In keeping with the high number of marriage proposals in the news, Carrie Ann Inaba from Dancing With the Stars got engaged while filling in for Kelly Ripa on Live! with Regis & Kelly. Here is my expert opinion on what her fiance, Jesse Sloan, did right:

1. Make it a Surprise:

like any great engagement, Carrie Ann seemed genuinely surprised about the proposal. It added to the fun & excitement of the moment and truly made it memorable.

2. Document It: not everyone can propose live on national tv and have a crew of experienced cameramen and producers tracking your every move. But, you should document the moment one way or another – whether it’s by setting up your iPhone or Flipcam to record, hiring a photographer to snap photos “paparazzi-style” or by writing down some thoughts in a journal immediately afterwards, you’ll want to remember this moment forever.
3. Have a Ring: seems like a no-brainer, but having some kind of ring (even a toy or candy ring) makes all the difference.

Congratulations to the happy couple – click on the photo to watch the video of the engagement!

Photo courtesy of People.