Romance Experts’ Advice – Go On A Blind Date

Anyone that has been in a relationship for a long time knows that things can get stale……..if you let them.  But the Romance Experts at The Heart Bandits, want to help you prevent that exact thing from happening.  We are experts in romance and we are here to help with a romance tip of the week.  Go on a blind date!

This is a romantic idea that is great for the man or the woman in the relationship to pull off.  Here is how to do it.  Either send an Evite, a text, or leave a note and ask them to meet you somewhere totally new.  Maybe it is an upscale sushi restaurant in the city,  perhaps it is a swanky lounge, or  even at a ski lodge bar next to a crackling fire!  Make sure you dress to the nines when you go on this date and make sure that you meet there.  Do not go together.  When couples are together a long time they tend to not get all dolled up like they used to so make this different.  Treat it like a blind date!  If you are the man initiating this date, show up with flowers.  If you are the woman, make sure to wear something extra sexy, perfume and all, just like you would if this was your very first date.  Once you are at your date spot, try to learn something new about each other.  Really try to get to know one another and rediscover each other.  You will be so happy you did.

If you find yourself constantly at a loss for how to be more romantic, why not hire a Romance Expert? The Heart Bandits will plan your romantic events, help you come up with romantic ideas, and  even do the romantic gestures ourselves while you get the credit!  Contact us today!

Michele

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6 Marriage Proposal Don’ts to ALWAYS Keep In Mind

As Marriage Proposal Planners, we often get asked what’s the best way to propose to someone.  The answer is not always simple because we emphasize that it really depends on your girlfriend and your relationship.  If your girlfriend is an introvert and you surprise her by having the whole town show up at her doorstep, then she will be appalled of her proposal.  For this reason, this week your friendly Proposal Planners at The Heart Bandits will be giving you 6 Proposal Don’ts that you should always keep in mind.

family in proposal

1. Don’t Propose without asking her parents

It’s a classy gesture that will never go out of style and will put you in good standing with her family.  Enough said.

2. Don’t Propose without a Plan

Sure you know that she wants this, but it doesn’t mean that you should just nonchalantly ask her to marry you as she’s just waking up and hasn’t brushed her teeth.  Your plan should account for what SHE would want in a great wedding proposal idea.

3. Don’t Propose just to get it over with because you bought the ring

I know EXACTLY what you’re going through. You bought a ring and it’s burning a whole in your pocket thinking about it.  You don’t want to walk near a magnet because you fear that it will literally pull the ring from your pocket.  As hard as it is, you absolutely must practice patience at this time.  Make sure you wait until you know exactly how it will all play out before you propose.

Marriage proposal

The Happy Couple

4. Don’t Propose to try to save your relationship

Marriage may sound like the next logical step, but do not use it as a way of saving a crumbling relationship.  Make sure it is for the right reasons.  Your heart and mind should be in the right place.

5. Don’t Forget to document your proposal

If at all possible, TAKE pictures or video!  This is the guy’s day to make it unique and special so make sure you document as best you can with a professional photographer or videographer.  Weddings have thousands of pictures so why shouldn’t the proposal which is also a major part of your love story?

proposal party

6. Don’t Forget to an After-Party plan

After you propose, make sure you think about where you will be, what time it will be, who will be around, etc.  Something will need to be planned so that you can continue on the high that you are on from your best day to date.

Of course, the best way to make your proposal the best it can be is by hiring us as your expert proposal planners so you can be absolutely sure you will be making your proposal everything that she ever dreamed up.  The Heart Bandits would love to help you come up with an amazing proposal concept.  We specialize in marriage proposal planning on very short notice so email us today!

Marvin

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Unique Marriage Proposal using Dolphins

This week The Heart Bandits – Proposal Planners want to feature a unique marriage proposal that comes to us from China.  This is like a marriage proposal you see in movies.  This particular man is not known for being an extrovert or good with words.  But he was smart enough to know that for this special event, he would have to come up with a creative and romantic marriage proposal idea.  That is just what he did.  With the help of the folks at the local dolphin show, he was able to pull off the best marriage proposal idea.

The girl in this proposal went to the dolphin show expecting just a normal show.  During the show she was actually called up to participate.  It was then that she saw her boyfriend riding up to her in the pool on a dolphin!  Who would expect that? He then got out of the pool and an assistant handed him the biggest bunch of flowers our eyes have ever seen and he dropped to his knee to propose.  The girl was in tears when she said yes.  Who wouldn’t be?

In the interview below she says, “She is happy to have such an unforgettable proposal.”  That is what we at The Heart Bandits strive to give all women.  Every single woman wants a marriage proposal that no one else has.  They want it to be memorable and they want it to be special.  But special and memorable mean different things to different people and that is why it is a good idea to hire an Engagement Proposal Planner. A Proposal Planner will interview you and work with you to determine the best and most unique marriage proposal idea that is personalized to your girlfriend. From there, we will coordinate the entire event so all you have to do is show up and say, “Will you marry me?”

Contact The Heart Bandits today to find out how we can help you.

Michele

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Creative Techie Marriage Proposal Through Portal 2

There are a lot of ways that you can get creative with a marriage proposal. You can make it super romantic with lots of candles and roses. You can make it adventurous or active by proposing at the top of a long hike or while skydiving. But for Gary Hudston, he wanted to do something different, something that is more personalized and completely unique (not to mention totally awesome!) ?.   A big fan of Portal 2, which is a very popular first-person puzzle video game. In the game, you must solve a series of puzzles by teleporting your player’s character and objects with a “portal gun”. What Gary did, was to make a completely new level within the game that his girlfriend Stephanie would discover while playing. The level is a very romantic and sweet level that culminates in an actual proposal to her. He even added custom dialogue into the levels to make it flow into the game. The Heart Bandits – Proposal Planners love personalized proposals and since BOTH of them love the game, we approve!

You can watch the video below that was compiled by some of the video game designers that he enlisted to help him make this creative marriage proposal idea work. The entire work is very nicely done and for a techie proposal, still manages to bring a huge emotional spin on it with the added gestures in the game. What The Heart Bandits love about this proposal idea is that he took a big effort to make it memorable. It’s not easy to write the code for a video game, let alone something meant for only one person.  She of course said yes and we can’t blame her. We wish the happy couple a lifetime of happiness and video game bliss.

If you would like help coming up with a creative and unique proposal such as Gary’s above, then you would definitely need to hire a Proposal Planner to help you. The Heart Bandits will interview you and come up with a unique marriage proposal idea. From there you can either hire us as your Proposal Planners, or you can plan the event yourself! Contact us today to find out how we can help you.

Marvin

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Wine Plus Cupcakes Equal Romance

The Heart Bandits – Romance Experts think wine is very romantic.  Add wine to a dinner, picnic, or share a glass while watching a movie and you have instant romance.  Cupcakes add sweetness to any situation.  Saarloos & Sons, a winery in Los Olivos, CA, has combined the two to create the perfect romantic date spot that has been tested and approved by The Heart Bandits! First of all, the town of Los Olivos is romantic in it self.  It is a quaint little town with over 20 wine tasting rooms all in walking distance from each other.  But when you walk into Saarloos & Sons, you know right away that this place is different.

From the outside, the wine tasting room looks charming and rustic.  But on the inside it is completely modern, lovely, and innovative.  I say innovative because when you walk in you see a super sleek bar to your left, and a cupcake stand to your right!  That’s right, wine AND cupcakes.  The process is, you go up to the cupcake stand (and by stand I mean a gorgeous glass case) and you select which cupcakes you want.  The cupcakes are made by Enjoy Cupcakes and they are wine flavored.  They have unique flavors such as Pineapple Chardonnay, Cherry Vanilla Merlot, and Chocolate Blackberry Syrah.  You order your cupcakes and then you take them over to your bar and do some wine tasting.  Of course, if you do not like cupcakes you can just go straight to the bar, but who doesn’t like cupcakes?  After to do some wine tasting, head outside and sit with your sweetie on their cute patio.  This is the perfect date for anyone who loves wine or cupcakes.

Cupcake Stand

If you want more romantic date ideas and planning, then contact The Heart Bandits to find out how we can help you plan romantic dates!

Michele

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Romance Tip – Make Your Partner Something Sentimental

Hallmark is going to hate me for this. As Romance Experts at The Heart Bandits, we always tell our clients that they do not always have to go out and buy gifts and cards to show someone that they love them.  Being romantic is about the thoughtfulness in things so our Romance Tip of the Week is to make something for your honey.  Here are some things you can consider making that don’t cost a lot of money but will mean the world to them.

A Card

This is one of the simplest ways you can show someone that you are thinking of them.  Use scratch paper and fold it in half.  Draw a picture on the front of the card and write a message.  An idea could be to have the theme of your card be things that you love about your partner.

A Meal

This one will score you major points.  Surprise your sweetheart with either breakfast in the morning or dinner at night.  For breakfast, get up early and cook some heart shaped pancakes and serve it to them in bed.  For dinner, cook something easy like spaghetti with garlic bread.  Serve the dinner with 2 candles and 2 glasses of wine.

A Memory Book

This is one idea that will take a little bit more work than the others but its worth it.  Surprise your lover with a Memory Book.   You have a couple of options.  If you don’t want to spend a lot of money, you could buy construction paper and bind them all together in a book format.  Glue pictures, concert tickets, plane tickets, and anything else that you have into the book.  Make comments like “Remember when…” and “I loved it when we…” If you are willing to spend a little bit more money, you can order an actual Scrapbook that comes already bound and has beautiful paper inside and you can just glue the pictures and stickers in.  If you want something more professional looking, there are sites like Snapfish.com that allow you to create a photobook right online and just add some sweet phrases and have it shipped to your house!  All of these are so romantic.

If you find yourself constantly at a loss for how to be more romantic, why not hire a Romance Expert? The Heart Bandits will plan your romantic events, help you come up with romantic ideas, and  even do the romantic gestures ourselves while you get the credit!  Contact us today!

Michele

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Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries Proposal

E! First Look released the prep work for Kim Kardashian’s proposal. I have to say, I was expecting the worse but you know what? The Heart Bandits approve! Although we do not think that proposing in her bedroom was the smoothest move, the marriage proposal concept itself was beautiful. Here is why.

The Details

When you are proposing marriage, creating the ambiance has to be on the forefront of your mind.  Candles and rose petals a must.  Pictures of you and hour honey are extra bonus points.  We love how Kris spelled out “Will You Marry Me” with rose petals. Also, lighting candles and putting the candles in a heart shape is a total tearjerker.

He Thought About What She Would Like

One of the things we always tell our Clients is to determine what kind of a marriage proposal would your girlfriend want.  Would she want an intimate proposal where there are not too many people around?  And for a celebrity that sure seems like it would be the case.  Or is she the kind of girl who loves to be the center of attention?  Kris stated that their love was simple and so he didn’t want any gimmicks.

Traditional

Kris got down on one knee to propose to Kim.  This is a timeless tradition and now matter how elaborate and over-the-top proposals have become, getting down on one knee to propose has never gone out of style.  And it never will.

He Had A Ring

We can never overemphasize how important it is to have a ring when you are about to propose to your girlfriend.  Good job Kris.

Hire The Heart Bandits Proposal Planners to help plan your perfect marriage proposal.  We will interview you and come up with a unique marriage proposal idea.  From there you can either hire us as your Proposal Planners, or you can plan the event yourself!   Contact us today to find out how we can help you.

Michele

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Saint Lucia, A Dream Proposal or Romantic Destination

The Heart Bandits – Marriage Proposal Planners were fortunate enough to celebrate their honeymoon in Saint Lucia.  For those of you who are thinking, “Where is Saint Lucia”, it is a gorgeous island in the Caribbean.  The island is most famous for the Pitons which are two gorgeous mountain peaks that are too beautiful to describe.  Oprah Winfrey put the Pitons on her “5 Things You Must See in Your Lifetime List.”  The Heart Bandits put it on our “Things You Must See In Your Lifetime With Someone You Love” list.

Saint Lucia is the perfect marriage proposal destination.  It is an island made for love.  The island is lush and green and the water is clear and blue.  When we were in Saint Lucia we both kept saying, “That would be the perfect place to propose!” Some ideas for proposal destinations in Saint Lucia are:

The Pitons

There are a ton of outdoor restaurants that have views of these gorgeous peaks.  Propose there and she will be in tears!

The Heart Bandits at the Pitons

Horeseback Riding

In Saint Lucia you can ride a horse bareback all the way into the sea.  It is breathtaking, especially at sunset.

In a Rainforest

Propose to your lover at 860 feet above a jungle while ziplining.  It is perfect for the adventurous couple.

Under the Moon

Pop the question during a private candlelight dinner for two on the beach. The sound of the ocean waves crashing are so soothing and romantic.

The Heart Bandits enjoying private candellight dinner

Of course you need to personalize all of these ideas and that is where The Heart Bandits come in.  Hire us as Wedding Proposal Planners to interview you and come up with a creative and personalized way for you to propose in Saint Lucia or anywhere else in the world.  We guarantee you no one will have a proposal story exactly like yours!  We can also plan the entire event so that you do not have to make any phone calls or do any of the dirty work.  Call us today to find out how we can help you.

Saint Lucia isn’t just a wonderful proposal destination, it is also a great place to go just to bask in romance!  The Heart Bandits can help you put together the most romantic itinerary which will bring back the spark in any relationship!

Michele

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Romance Tip of The Week – Backyard Picnic or Dinner

Being part of a Marriage Proposal and Romantic Event Planning Company, I often get asked about what makes romance or how to add romance to an existing relationship. The answer is actually pretty simple. It’s about doing something different than the normal in the relationship. This does not mean picking up Burger King instead of McDonald’s for dinner one day. It means, doing something that SHE would enjoy or something that shows that you put thought and effort into your gesture.

Today’s Romance Tip of The Week is a simple one but it could provide a huge boost to your romantic reputation. For a date with her, try setting up a backyard picnic or dinner. This will also work very well if you just have a patio where you can set something up. This type of gesture works great for romance for a number of reasons. First (as mentioned above) is that it is different than your regular flow of customs. You don’t normally have dinner or a picnic in your backyard, so doing this would be a nice change of pace. Second, it will be in familiar surroundings. This has the advantage that your sweetheart doesn’t need to get all dressed up (though that will be talked about in another Romance Tip) and she could stay in her comfortable clothing. She won’t have to be weary of being underdressed or overdressed. Third, it will show initiative on your part and is something sweet and thoughtful.

The basics of this tip include setting up your backyard or patio with either a small table for dinner or a blanket for the picnic. Make sure to add little touches to it too. If having a dinner, add table cloths and napkins. If having a picnic, use a picnic basket. The type of food doesn’t matter so much as long as you know she’ll like it. Make sure however, to ALWAYS, ALWAYS bring some dessert and wine or champagne. Though it may not technically be a day that you’re celebrating, adding this touch will give you extra points. 🙂

If you would like more ideas on romance or would like to hire us for Marriage Proposal Planning, contact us today! We are the experts in Marriage Proposal and Romantic Event Planning.

Marvin

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4 Reasons To Propose Marriage On Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend is coming up and what a great time to propose to your sweetie!  Why, you ask?  The Heart Bandits – Wedding Proposal Planners have compiled a list of reasons why it is a good idea to propose marriage  on Labor Day weekend.  Hire one of our Proposal Planners to help you come up with the most creative and personalized way to propose marriage to your loved one!

The Weather

The weather on Labor Day weekend is generally good.  Of course there will be some anomalies but usually it is not too hot, not at all cold, and there is not much chance of rain.  Good weather always makes for a great engagement proposal idea.

Long Weekend

Because Labor Day is always accompanied with a long weekend, it is a great time to use one our unique marriage proposal ideas and pop the question.  You can have a destination proposal or drink too much champagne during your proposal celebration and not have to worry about work!

Family & Friends

While you do want your wedding proposal to be intimate, it is always a fun idea to have family and friends at the after party!  On Labor Day weekend, a lot of family and friends may be in town and after you pop the question you could have an after celebration with her loved ones.  The Heart Bandits plan Engagement Parties too!

Cool Day

Let’s face it, Labor Day is just a cool day to say you got engaged on.  Also, the next year when you want to celebrate your engagement, you will do it over another long weekend.  Some couples choose to get married around the same time they were engaged so it would be an amazing weekend to choose for your actual wedding as well.

The Heart Bandits would love to interview you and come up with an amazing proposal concept designed just for you and your honey.  We specialize in planning proposals on very short notice so email us today!

Michele

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