Many girls daydream about their futures… their first kiss, their dream job, their proposal, their wedding, their family, etc. One of the proposals we helped plan, the guy loved both ideas we brainstormed but decided to go with another idea, which brings us to our styled shoot. It’s a styled proposal based on a true couple and love story. We thought, why not show guys just what it means to personalize and bring a marriage proposal idea to life with The Yes Girls as your behind-the-scenes secret weapon?!

Just like many girls, Audrey LOVES to daydream about their future. Ben’s goal is to help make those dreams a reality. Everyone has their own dreams. These are Audrey’s: have a family with Ben, build an orphanage in the village she visits every summer, write a book (always wanted to be an author) but of course she needed one dream to come first…her engagement! Grab a cup of coffee and stay awhile because thanks to Chard Photographer, this dreamy proposal shoot (pun intended) will warm your soul. I’m ALL about the details so I hope this styled shoot illustrates just that; we truly believe the tiniest touches of thoughtfulness can change everything. We couldn’t have done this shoot without our amazing models/couple Jaya and Garret. They are a couple in real life so if you are wondering why they are so darn cute together, that’s why! **They did not get engaged that day, but were great actors and models!

We noted special elements under photos below that tied the proposal together, as well as DIY’s we created.

We created the dream sign by spraying painting the wood letters, bought pillow stuffing from Joanne’s, glued the stuffing onto a cardboard box to create the cloud. We hung the dream cloud above to add the “dot dot dot” to create a “daydream bubble” above the hammock bed; the “dot dot dot” was made from pillow stuffing and clear ornaments. The clouds to the right of the sign we’re also DIY project. We hot glued the stuffing onto white paper lanterns, layered the stuffing, and pulled it apart to give the cloud like effect.

The three pictures above represent her three dreams: to start a family, write a book and build an orphanage. Another small detail we added were words of affirmation; Ben picked the words that he felt describe Audrey. Another personalized touch!

For the presentation of the engagement ring, we used a silver tray filled with clouds as if it were floating amongst the scene. Since the proposal was based around Audrey’s perfect daydream, we needed to make sure when it came to the ring and engagement, she knew “this was not a dream.”

To prove one of our highly recommended proposal tips (having a photographer at your proposal), we’re sharing some engagement pictures Rich took right after the “proposal” during the styled shoot. Thankfully we have one-of-a-kind proposal packages that allow you to book our services and a photographer at a discounted price. The emotion is so fresh right after the proposal, the engagement/post-proposal pictures turn out amazing!

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1. Incorporate the Wedding Date , Due Date, Monogram or Names in a fun way. At one baby shower, I incorporated my friend’s due date as the buffet table centerpiece.

2. Practical and Personalized Shower Favors. I loved doing the milk and cookie favors because the baby bottles were also practical for more than 80 percent of the guests.

3. DIY Envelope Clothespin Banner and Prayers/Advice for Guest of Honor. You can incorporate the bride’s wedding colors or the baby’s room colors. The envelope banner is something the bride can reuse at the wedding too!

Simple, sweet and personal touches for the everyday gal! I hope you are inspired for your next shower, no matter what stage in life it’s for!

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I hope 2012 brings many more, “she said yes!”

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Eric & Joanna – Proposal from Marmalade Sky Films on Vimeo. Marriage proposal planning and design by The Yes Girls.

Here’s how the maze was laid out… meeting Joanna in junior high (the red lockers and their yearbook…so cute right?!), their first run in after years gone by (the menu and her favorite virgin mojito), trying new things together such as cake decorating and going to high tea, all the places they want to travel together such as Africa for a safari and the Maldives where she is hoping he’ll take her on their honeymoon, and lastly her engagement ring, favorite flowers and a map that marked the exact location he was proposing!

There are soooo many more thoughtful and intentional details in this proposal I can go on and on. Luckily details were captured in the video taken by Eric’s friend, Eugene, from Marmalade Sky Films. Fun fact: they all went to junior high together. Brilliant work by Marmalade Sky Films and a special thanks to One True Love Vintage Rentals for her adorable red locker and suitcases that could not have been be more perfect for this proposal! This proposal truly just makes me smile; such a sweet couple! Here are some photos I took for fun of all the details.

For the perfect ending, a few photos from their engagement photos immediately after with Marmalade Sky Films.

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Video For Iphones:

Eric & Joanna – Proposal from Marmalade Sky Films on Vimeo.

The entire proposal shoot is coming soon…

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