We've been providing decor and lighting for marriage proposals for a few years now, and they've become one of our favorite types of events. There's something so fun and exhilarating about playing a role in a grand surprise, and being a part of one of the most memorable days of someone's life. This proposal took place in Chinatown at a lovely art gallery, the Muriel Guépin Gallery.

Marvin and Michele, the planners from The Heart Bandits, thought of every detail: a mariachi band to come out after the proposal, "extras" to act as gallery patrons so that the gallery wasn't empty, and a fabric cover to pull away revealing a canvas that reads Casate Conmigo (Marry Me). They chose us to provide a custom printed canvas and two beautiful white floral arrangements.

Floral arrangements, pedestals, and artwork by Eggsotic Events • Photography by Petronella

Here's a gallery of photos from the proposal, from the couple's arrival, to the big question, to the mariachi band's performance. Thank you so much to the wonderful Petronella for sharing such beautiful photos of the day.

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Location: Muriel Guépin Gallery • New York, NY
Photography: By Petronella Photography • NYC Area
Planner: The Heart Bandits • Worldwide
Custom artwork and Floral Decor: Eggsotic Events • NJ & NYC

Eggsotic Events partnered with The Heart Bandits to create a whimsical, personalized marriage proposal for Natan (Nate) and Caroline at the View of the World Terrace Club in the Financial District of NYC.

Marvin and Michele Velasquez created The Heart Bandits, a marriage proposal and romantic event planning company, and have since planned proposals for clients from all over the world. Their unique line of work has been featured in The New York Times.

Nate's proposal featured a heart that we custom-produced for the proposal. It featured a beautiful love poem that Nate wrote for Caroline, which read as follows:

To my most beautiful and better half!

As I look into the future as far as I can see,
I can see nothing except you being with me.
Through your eyes I only see that you are the one.

I love you since the first moment I saw you
Every time I think about you I see an amazing heart!
In your smile I see you love and your perfection!

You are in all of my dreams whether I'm awake or asleep,
My love for you is so deep that there are no words to describe it.

The Lord has made our paths meet forever.
He has an amazing plan for our lives together.

Today I'm not just telling you how much I love you!
But to ask you to be together from now on and forever.

I ask you permission to take your heart to be with me.
I promise to take care of you, and always guide you in love and wisdom.

With very deep affection this is how I choose to be with you forever

Nate

Along with this beautiful custom heart, Eggsotic provided LED wireless lighting, large floral arrangements with white roses and white orchids, and an aisle made of simple orchid arrangements, LED pillar candles, and pewter lanterns.

Nate led Caroline to the View of the World Terrace Club, then surprised her by arriving at this beautiful setting:

From a production perspective, this event was such an interesting challenge: the logistics of making sure that every detail was perfect, and that our install crew was gone before the couple arrived. Also, every element we used had to be designed to stay safely in place on a windy rooftop terrace.

When we arrived to break down the lighting and decor, we found Nate and Caroline, newly engaged and still absolutely beaming about Nate's proposal. Congratulations to Nate and Caroline, and best wishes for a lifetime of happiness together!

A huge thank you to Jashim Jalal Photography for sharing such beautiful photos of the proposal! See more of Jashim's work on his website and blog.

Venue: View of the World Terrace Club • Financial District, New York, NY

Planner: The Heart Bandits • services offered worldwide

Photography: Jashim Jalal Photography • NYC & NJ

Lighting, Floral Design, Custom Heart, and Other Decor: Eggsotic Events • NJ & NYC

NYC Marriage Proposal with Custom Art & Floral Decor • Muriel Guépin Gallery, NYC

NYC Marriage Proposal with The Heart Bandits at the View of the World Terrace Club NYC • Lighting & Custom Decor by Eggsotic Events