Ever seen the words “Marry Me” written in the sky? How about two strangers’ faces lasered onto the stars by a special effects team? Or a crowd of hundreds of people cheering near Tower Bridge as rose petals swirl around a happy couple?
If any of the aforementioned scenes seem familiar, it’s possible you’ve witnessed a planned proposal – and the product of an increasingly popular service around the UK that sees people spending anywhere from £1,500 to £165,000 just to pop the question. If it sounds extravagant, that’s because it is, particularly in the midst of a cost of living crisis. But proposal planning agencies are a booming business, with some reporting four times as many clients in 2023 compared to 2019.
