It seems everyday we are getting more and more glamorous and over the top proposals being posted to YouTube and on news channel.Is this trend the way forward or are we loosing touch with the basics and the gesture of dropping to one knee and making the proposal speak for itself?

Is bigger better?

Some would argue that with YouTube, Vimeo and Facebook the bigger the proposal the better and it shows your fiancée that you really thought it through and wanted it to be the biggest and best proposal ever seen! This does not have to be the case. Knowing your fiancée and having the little touches that mean a lot to her will speak volumes and will never be expressed in a dance move by a flash mob, unless that is her thing! There does seem to be more and more of an expectation with diamond sizes and proposals that bigger is better, this is not always the case. The MOST important part of any of these decisions, whether it’s the ring or the proposal is knowing your fiancée and what will make her the happiest girl on earth when it happens.

The proposal should be everything she has ever dreamt of, not what you think is cool!

The answer should be fairly obvious to you, if she is one that shy’s away from public displays and does not like to be in the limelight, then a flash mob in a public place is probably not the best idea. That said, if you go for the less dramatic it does not mean that a few careful, well thought out ideas won’t go unnoticed! Little things can make all the difference. If she is very family oriented then make sure they are close by or waiting in a nearby restaurant or bar so you can then have your moment just the two of you but then surprising her with family there to help you celebrate. Also remember that after your engagement, you will want to call all your family if they are not near by, make sure you plan all of these little things so that it flows perfectly on the day.

Make sure that when you decide to propose its the most intimate and romantic proposal that is suited to both of you, don’t be pressured by social expectations to do a big over the top proposal when it’s the gesture and the fact you are asking your partner to spend the rest of your lives together. That statement there should do all the talking.

Elaborate proposals do not have to cost lots of money.

If your thinking of doing a little extra and making your proposal a little more elaborate it does not have to cost you an arm and leg!

Here are some of our top tips for a romantic New York proposal.

1: Pic-nic in Central Park, we can help organize, plan and deliver a traditional english pic-nic, set up and ready and for you in Central Park. We are partnered with Tea and Sympathy in New York and they will pack, deliver and have your pic-nic full of English goodies set up at a location of your choice ready and waiting for you! If you want to go a little more you can even be picked up and dropped off by a London black cab!

2: Gondola ride in Central Park lake, this beautiful back drop and romantic setting is a very affordable and romantic way to “pop the question”. Finish off your amazing surprise proposal with champagne at the bar afterwards!

3: Metropolitan Museum Roof top bar, this spectacular roof top bar over looking the tree tops of Central Park is a gorgeous setting for your proposal.

If you would like any more information on any of these ideas or help planning any of your proposal needs please contact us.

If you do want to organize a flash mob or a big elaborate proposal here are some of the best we have done in the past!

http://youtu.be/N4aK7NGMfA4

http://youtu.be/r6W4nnNwhE8

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Every week it seems either in the news or in the paper there is another crazy, public and creative engagement that is grabbing the headlines from around the world!

The typical romantic engagement which is still great seems to be overtaken by public and crazy engagements from everything to flash mob dancers to graffiti artists.  We’re no stranger to helping people pull off these creative engagements! As the nation’s leading proposal planning and photography company, you name it, we’ve helped plan and capture it!

Or, read on to learn more!

What is a flash mob?

We have all seen them on Youtube but have you ever witnessed a random group of what appears to be strangers suddenly dancing in perfect sync in a public area? Lately Flash mobs have become an increasingly popular way to surprise a soon to be fiance finishing with a guy down on one knee. These flash mobs can take shape in any public or private place, from Subways to trains stations! If your fiance to be is a fan of being danced too and the centre of attention this a great, fun and cool way to make an everyday walk in the park a moment that will be remembered forever.

Why is a flash mob perfect for marriage proposals?

Flash mobs are great for proposals as they can turn the everyday routine of traveling to work or walking to get a coffee suddenly turn in to a sea of dancers and your favorite music! It is a great way to completely surprise your loved one and take the everyday and turn it into a once in a life time experience!

How to organize your own flash mob?

There are several ways to go about organizing a flash mob. First you have to decide on the size and location, depending on the size you may want more or less dancers that can really make the moves and routine look funky. Once the location and number of dancers have been decided, contact your local dance school in the area, there are hundred of dance schools that would be dying to get the chance to dance in a public area. Make sure you choreograph the routine and make it short and snappy, you want it to be fast and flowing and preferably to her favorite song! Another popular style of flash mobs are also singing groups that suddenly burst int song and can sing her favorite song. The last and the MOST important part of it all is RECORD it! It will happen in ( pardon the pun) a flash and you both will want to share the moment with friends and family across the world.

Some flash mob inspiration

Larry’s Central Park Flash Mob Marriage Proposal

https://vimeo.com/137263872

Check out the proposal photography and video package Larry and Pavlos both booked to capture his incredible Central Park flash mob engagement!

Pavlos’ Times Square Flash Mob Marriage Proposal

https://vimeo.com/130631707

Dont think its just Flash Mobs that make for a cool engagement!

We have done a number of very cool and unique engagements here at Paparazzi Proposals. With the element of surprise always being forefront in our planning and preperation there are lots of creative options. Always think about what is key and special to your soon to be fiance will want! It does not have to be public and a massive gesture to mean the absolute world to her! We recently had a contact us from the UK  who wanted to do a street art engagement in New York. He wanted to create a unique one of a kind mural in which to drop to one knee in front of but wanted to keep the moment intimate. After consulting with us we found the leading graffiti artist in New York who created a mural on canvas which we then stretched over a wooden frame in Central Park. By consulting with us and giving us enough time to create his perfect engagement, we created his unique street art mural in a private and intimate setting in central park!

Check out the video below.

And for more creative proposal inspiration for a picture perfect “Yes!” moment in New York, be sure to check out our New York proposal page!

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With Caitlin completely surprised and with a origami ring made out of a dollar bill this engagement was simply perfect!

Congrats from all at Pap The Question.

Check out the amazing video which shows it all!

http://youtu.be/N4aK7NGMfA4

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