Milan contacted The Heart Bandits because he wanted to give Catherine a meaningful and epic proposal. They really share a passion for traveling to cities that neither one of them has been to so they decided on Austin! Catherine had never been there before and had always wanted to go & it’s a city that Milan held very close to his heart due to his love of live music.  And speaking of, the couple shared a love for the song “Anyone,” by Justin Bieber.  Some other important details that we learned during our custom proposal planning interview is that Catherine loves the color purple ..read more

As the leading Proposal Planning company in the world, we at The Heart Bandits have planned our fair share of gazebo proposals. So if you are wondering where to propose, considering a gazebo is a great idea. In fact, planning a proposal in a gazebo has many advantages.  In this article, I am going to share with you some of the best gazebo proposals of all time as well as highlight the reasons why a gazebo is the perfect proposal location. Sedona Gazebo Proposal The proposal above was one of our favorite gazebo proposals that we’ve ever planned. This Sedona marriage proposal was a custom ..read more

This is the time of the year that everyone waits for!  Christmas lights twinkling while festive songs play in the stores, and more pumpkin spice products than you ever knew you wanted.  There is so much to love about winter, it only makes sense that it’s a prime time for marriage proposals, but no one wants to freeze while saying “yes” to that special someone. Take advantage of the natural romance of winter but find a warm setting to propose to that special someone, we put together a list of our favorite 4 Indoor Proposal Ideas for the Winter. A Hotel Our top suggestion for an indo ..read more

Spencer came to us with the hope that we could create a dream proposal for his girlfriend Chelsie.  The first step in creating a proposal that truly resonates with the proposee is to learn what makes their love story unique.  When we got to know details about Spencer and Chelsie’s relationship, we were just overwhelmed with their special memories.  From their first 3 hour date in Beverly Hills, their adorable nicknames for each other, to their luxury trips to Paris and the French Riviera, we just couldn’t pick one memory to focus on as a theme.  They were all too good! So ..read more

Los Angeles is one of the most popular proposal destinations in the world.  With the constant sunny skies and endless gorgeous backdrops, who wouldn’t want to propose in the city of dreams??  If you are planning a LA proposal and don’t know where to start, here are some of our favorite type of proposal ideas that can be done in LA or the Orange County area or in other parts of the world.  Read on for the Best Los Angeles proposal ideas.  Check out these Los Angeles Proposal Ideas for more inspo!  Los Angeles Rooftop Proposal    One of the most popular request ..read more

  If you are with a partner that you know you want to take the next step with, you may have thought about proposing soon.  Sometimes this thought process can take a while and you may end up taking longer than you partner would want you to take.  According to The Press & Journal, there are risks associated with waiting too long to pop the question.  While we definitely don’t recommend pressuring anyone to propose if they are not ready, we also understand that waiting around forever is not acceptable either.  Below, we wanted to share the Risk of Waiting Too Long To ..read more

It’s one of the biggest moments of your life.  Why should you care about other people when you’re proposing? Not only should you care – in some cases there are laws that have to be followed when you’re putting on any kind of public event.  Being considerate of others and the space that you’re using is important not only for the public, but to show your partner that you care.  Follow these public proposal etiquette tips when you plan a public marriage proposal so that everything runs smoothly. Watch Out for Noise Depending on how public your proposal is, you may need to worry ab ..read more

As expert wedding proposal planners, it’s fun to look back on all of the successful proposal ideas we helped to create. It’s been an amazing year so far and we’re thankful to be involved in so many of our clients’ love stories. We’re more than excited to see what the rest of the year has in store for us.  First though, let’s recap some of our most favorite proposals of the year so far! Here is a list of our top 5 marriage proposals from 2023: 1. Pink Sparks Ishaq came to us in need of  help to create a proposal that makes a big statement! There were some MUST Have’s that he wanted ..read more

Whenever I tell people that I plan wedding proposals for a living, I get many different reactions.  The younger generation normally says “Wow, that is awesome!”   The old school folks always say the same thing……..”Whatever happened to the good old fashion just asking someone to marry you?”  They don’t see why proposing has to be such a spectacle and why you can’t simply pop the question while sitting on the couch anymore.  Well, technically you CAN still propose that way.  But for those of you who don’t want your grandpa’s proposal, here are some characteristics of the ..read more

  There is so much to think about when planning a once in a lifetime marriage proposal. You have to come up with the perfect proposal idea and figure out how to execute it perfectly. But if you are planning a destination marriage proposal, there’s one thing you absolutely need to ask yourself. That is “How do I get my engagement ring through airport security?”  And that is certainly a concern if you plan on popping the question in another city.  If you are planning to take an airplane to your proposal destination, here are some tips for keeping your upcoming engagement a surpri ..read more