{"id":103401,"date":"2016-01-23T08:24:11","date_gmt":"2016-01-23T08:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/?p=103401"},"modified":"2023-08-09T03:40:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T02:40:48","slug":"proposal-this-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/proposal-this-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Ring In Spring With A Successful Proposal This Valentines Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As we emerge from the depths of winter into the warm embrace of Valentine\u2019s Day, many couples are keen to move their relationship up a gear. And, luckily, leading wedding and party planner <a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/wedding-planners-bruce-russell.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bruce Russell<\/a> is on hand to share his top tips with those contemplating this exciting \u2018next step\u2019 to ensure this special moment has a real \u2018wow\u2019 factor.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103420\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103420\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Weddings-By-Bruce-Russell-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-103420 size-full\" title=\"Proposal This Valentines Day\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Weddings-By-Bruce-Russell-7.jpg\" alt=\"Weddings By Bruce Russell\" width=\"870\" height=\"578\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103420\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-103420 size-full\" title=\"Proposal This Valentines Day\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Weddings-By-Bruce-Russell-7.jpg\" alt=\"Weddings By Bruce Russell\" width=\"870\" height=\"578\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Image Courtesy of Jez Dickson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Be original<\/strong>\u2013 nobody likes a clich\u00e9 and this is a moment that cries out for being truly personal and thinking about what reflects you as a couple. Put some real thought into how you\u2019d like to do this \u2013 will you go for something highly creative and exciting that\u2019s never been done before or stick to the traditional \u2018down on one knee\u2019 approach. There\u2019s no right or wrong here, it\u2019s all about choosing the right setting, location and timing and knowing what will best appeal to your beloved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Surprise Surprise<\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0I\u00a0always find that the most perfect proposals include an element of surprise \u2013 try to pop the question when least expected. It may be that the date, trip or setting triggers a few bells in their head but try to pick a moment when they can be caught off-guard. Remember \u2013 this is a story that they will be telling over-and-over again!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Don\u2019t lose the love<\/strong>\u2013 clearly nerves will set in and there is no small amount of planning involved but try to relax and enjoy the moment. After all, it\u2019s the most romantically-charged declaration you will ever make!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Try to exceed expectations\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0which\u00a0isn\u2019t to say you need to be looking to do things on a ludicrously extravagant scale. Take time to plan something that will really sweep your partner off their feet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103422\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103422\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Weddings-By-Bruce-Russell.-The-Bridal-Room.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-103422 size-full\" title=\"Weddings By Bruce Russell. The Bridal Room\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Weddings-By-Bruce-Russell.-The-Bridal-Room.jpg\" alt=\"Weddings By Bruce Russell. The Bridal Room\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103422\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-103422 size-full\" title=\"Weddings By Bruce Russell. The Bridal Room\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Weddings-By-Bruce-Russell.-The-Bridal-Room.jpg\" alt=\"Weddings By Bruce Russell. The Bridal Room\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Image Courtesy of John Nassari<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And when it comes to\u00a0destinations,\u00a0the world really is your oyster. Bruce cherry picks three very different, but equally inspiring, ideas.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_103421\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-103421\" style=\"width: 870px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Hotel-George-V-3-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-103421 size-full\" title=\"Weddings By Bruce Russell\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Hotel-George-V-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Weddings By Bruce Russell\" width=\"870\" height=\"578\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-103421\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-103421 size-full\" title=\"Weddings By Bruce Russell\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Hotel-George-V-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Weddings By Bruce Russell\" width=\"870\" height=\"578\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Hotel George V, Paris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ask for her Hand in the Sand<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 There\u2019s something so perennially, enduringly romantic about a classic beach proposal and where better to pop the question than beneath a starry sky amidst the bridal-white sands of your own paradise island, gently serenaded by rustling palms and the rolling turquoise waters. For me, the Maldives is about as close to paradise as possible \u2013 check out one of the tranquil havens such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneandonlyresorts.com\/reethi-rah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reethi Rah <\/a>and wait for them to agree to be your one and only!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Plane &amp; Simple\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Whisk your intended off for the ultimate night out in one of Europe\u2019s most romantic capital cities. For unadulterated luxury, charter your own plane and touch down in time for dinner somewhere truly special \u2013 perhaps in the shadow of Paris\u2019 Eiffel Tower or iconic Arc de Triomphe, before checking into an opulent suite (try the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/paris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel George V <\/a>for quintessential Parisian elegance) and heading out the next morning to peruse the jewels in Place Vend\u00f4me or the Chams-\u00c9lys\u00e9es.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Dining with a Difference\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Order in and surprise the one you love with a carefully curated menu of their favourite dishes. But when it comes to dessert, serve up something truly special by inviting your jeweller de choix \u2013 think <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cartier.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cartier,<\/a> Harry Winston or the best of British from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.boodles.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boodles <\/a>\u2013 to turn up with a trolley of diamond rings. Now that\u2019s one \u2018baguette\u2019 she wouldn\u2019t have been expecting at the table!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<section class=\"vc_cta3-container\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_do_cta3 vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-center vc_cta3-color-classic vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom\"><div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\"><div class=\"vc_cta3-content\"><header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\"><h2>Get in touch with Bruce Russell<\/h2><\/header><\/div><div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\"><div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center vc_do_btn\" ><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-color-inverse\" href=\"http:\/\/bybrucerussell.com\" title=\"bybrucerussell.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bybrucerussell.com<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we emerge from the depths of winter into the warm embrace of Valentine\u2019s Day, many couples are keen to move their relationship up a gear. 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