Put a Ring on It! The 10 Most Baller Proposal Packages on the Planet
Planning a proposal can be a daunting task. Viral videos have set the bar way too high these days. It's no longer enough to book a nice restaurant and toss a diamond into a glass of champagne.
Today you need a flash mob, a helicopter, an entourage, a singing monkey.
We get it. You're overwhelmed! And, you should be.
Thankfully, luxury hotels have caught on to this trend and created packages to help you create an over-the-top moment where you're guaranteed an ecstatic "Yes!" These are the top 10 most perfectly planned proposal packages.
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Mandarin Oriental, Prague
Be transported back in time for a historic proposal with theKey to Your Heart package, which allows you to see the Golden City in a magical way. For $2,300, you get a luxurious suite with vaulted ceilings, breakfast in bed, and a special horse carriage tour through some of the city's secret fairy-tale spots.
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The Langham Huntington Hotel, Pasadena, Calif.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of this iconic hotel located just outside of Los Angeles, the property is offering aProposal of the Century package. We agree, it's a bold statement, but it pretty much lives up to its name.
The package gives you private and exclusive use of The Rose Bowl stadium to pop the question right on the field in front of a photographer and videographer, a private serenade by the 40-piece Pasadena Symphony Orchestra, a custom-designed engagement ring featuring a 2.5 carat cushion-cut diamond, and a stay at the hotel. Of course, the over-the-top gesture has a price tag to match; it will set you back $100,000.
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Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay, Hawaii
This classic five-star hotel always provides stellar customer service, so when it comes time to get down on one knee, you know you're in good hands. The hotel's Put a Ring On It package includes a consultation with the resort's director of experience, a romance specialist, who will ensure that all the details are taken care of. Whether you choose a helicopter ride or a hike on a volcano, the hotel will take care of the planning so all you have to do is choose a ring and ask the big question. Prices vary.
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The New York Palace, New York
What better place to make someone feel like "the one" than in the Center of the Universe. Guests who book the Palace's Ultimate Proposal Package receive two nights in its Jewel Suite along with round-trip airport transfer, VIP welcome presentation including a bottle of Dom Pérignon, chocolate truffles, a couples massage, a seven-course dinner, and a custom-designed engagement ring by Martin Katz. The package starts at $50,000.
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The James Royal Palm, Miami
If you're looking to spice things up for your big moment, then head south to The 305, where this oceanfront hotel has an amazing Proposal Package. Starting at $599, you get a two-night stay in an ocean-view suite, a couple's massage, a sunset dinner, a one-hour professional photography session, and a two-hour car service to explore Miami.
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Hôtel de Glace, Quebec, Canada
Hoping to be cool when it comes to your proposal? Well, it doesn't get much cooler than popping the question in an ice hotel. This Canadian hot spot offers a Wedding Proposal Package starting at $499, which includes a bottle of Pinnacle ice cider, two handmade ice flutes, a jewelry box made of ice, and a themed suite with a fireplace for the proposal.
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Bellagio, Las Vegas
Before you think about having a quickie wedding in Sin City, why not go all out and have an outrageous proposal as well. One of The Strip's most luxurious hotels has The Proposal package, which is sure to sweep anyone off their feet. For $1,000, you'll have 30 minutes of private time on the Terrazza di Sogno, a balcony overlooking the famous water fountains, to get down on one knee. The hotel also provides rose petals, a bouquet of flowers, gourmet chocolates, and Champagne. For an additional fee, you can add on a photographer and videographer to capture the moment as well. Next stop? A Little White Wedding Chapel.
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Paradisus Resorts, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
How about heading to paradise? This tropical resort offers a "Say Yes" Engagement Proposal package for $750, which includes breakfast in bed with mimosas, chilled champagneand rose petals on the bed, a couple's massage, and a private three-course dinner "Under the Stars" with a 30-minute live musical performance.
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Walt Disney World Resorts, Orlando
Disney is all about making dreams come true, so why not take them up on that offer by having a truly dreamy engagement. Packages start at just $100 (in addition to the room cost) and offer experiences like being presented with an engraved glass slipper at Cinderella's Royal Table, a letter from the Fairy Godmother, and a personalized royal proclamation that will declare your loved one a royal princess. You can even have Mickey and Minnie congratulate you with custom bath towels and rose petals adorning your room.
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Holdsworth House, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Classic romantics should head to the English countryside to create their fairy-tale proposal. The Ultimate Marriage Proposal package includes a seven-course dinner and bottle of Champagne in a candlelit, private dining room or the restaurant; an overnight stay in a suite with breakfast, including chocolate-dipped strawberries; and use of the beautiful grounds' historic stone gazebo for the big moment.
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