Any bride will tell you that the proposal really is just as important as the wedding itself. And they’re becoming more of a focus than ever before. From blow-the-budget exercises that include flights to romantic destinations to cute and quirky ‘I made this for you’ videos and deluxe experiences where the couple sails off into the sunset, there is seemingly no end to the ways in which to pop the question.
In response to the trend for one-of-a-kind proposals, Adele Bennett, One&Only Cape Town’s veteran wedding planner and her team has created a professional Wedding Concierge service offering nervous grooms-in-the-making guidance and a series of unique ways in which to surprise their beloveds, ensuring she’ll never forget the moment he said “will you marry me?” Each proposal is a tailor-made and intimate experience, created for the couple of the moment and bearing their unique interests and personal preferences in mind.
Adele Bennett has arranged over 2500 weddings in her career; from intimate soirees for just a few guests to banquets for hundreds and more.
Together with her team of handpicked professionals and One&Only Cape Town’s Executive Chef Roberto de Carvalho, Adele is well versed in creating unforgettable wedding celebrations for every budget ‘I’ve dealt with brides from all over the world and the most important thing is for us to ensure that every bridal couple’s dream of having a unique, heartfelt and beautiful wedding becomes a reality’.
From jaunts around the peninsula in a luxury car, with a gourmet picnic tucked in the boot, to private dinners a deaux, luxury yacht cruises and all-day experiences complete with spa spoils and fine wine and dining, the One&Only Wedding Concierge team is well versed in creating unforgettable bespoke experiences for the would-be bride and groom.
COME DINE WITH ME
According to international wedding trends experts, elaborate plans are what it’s all about and these can veer between extremely private or absolutely public affairs. For the couple that loves five-star food and fine wine, the One&Only Wedding Concierge team will create an unforgettable evening, complete with multi-course offerings and impeccable attention to detail, including ‘your’ song being played at just the right moment. From a secluded alfresco table tucked away in its own Zen waterside pavilion to a discreet and moody spot at Nobu Cape Town or Reuben’s One&Only or a corner couch in the Vista Lounge for Afternoon Tea, the epicurean spoils and elegant resort surrounds will set the scene for a perfect proposal – right down to the big reveal of the ring. Of course, a private dinner on your room balcony can easily be arranged by the Wedding Concierge team but a chef’s table at the haughty Reuben’s Wine Loft set for twelve where friends and family are in on the secret is absolutely possible too.
SPA TREK
How to create an indelible memory for your One&Only? Make a day of it – from breakfast-in-bed in your room with a view to downtime in the award-winning One&Only Spa, followed by a romantic dinner, the One&Only Wedding Team is on hand to create a tailor-made all-day experience at the resort. Many of the treatments at the Spa are designed for a couple to enjoy together in a room for two – setting the mood for love, seduction and saying “yes”!
SAIL AWAY
Nautical is nice. And a private sunset cruise that departs from the resort is a sure-fire way to impress her. Speak to the Wedding Concierge team about a cruise for two, complete with Champagne and delectable gourmet snacks and don’t forget to take your eye off the glorious setting sun for just a moment to ask the all-important question.
IN-ROOM SPOILS
From your favourite movie playing on the screen to an in-room visit from one of the Spa’s manicurists, dinner on your terrace and a romantic turndown (including a scented, rose petal studded bath), the Wedding Concierge team is on-hand to ensure you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your luxurious suite while enjoying being in the moment.
#instalove
Of all the times to spend gazing into each other’s eyes, this is it – which is why the One&Only Cape Town Wedding Concierge team will take care of all the social media moments of your proposal for you – so you don’t have to. From capturing those unforgettable romantic moments and posting them to a private Instagram or Facebook group to videoing the second when she says ‘yes’, let a member of the team save your memories for gazing at later.
Whether you choose a discreet and private affair or an elaborate event for your proposal, what is essential is that thought and care goes into popping the proposal question. With the One&Only Wedding Concierge team in your corner there is no doubt that the would-be groom will make an unforgettable and indelible impression.
For more information about One&Only Cape Town’s Proposals & Weddings Concierge Service, call Adele Bennett on (27) (21) 791 3938 or 072 929 1681 or email weddings@oneandonlycapetown.com
