WE’VE heard of many dream jobs in our time, but proposal planner Stephanie Fleck may just have the best one yet.
The 37-year-old, from Colorado, US, is paid thousands to help wealthy clients pop the question to their partners, and has donned some very interesting disguises at the scene.
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Stephanie Fleck helps pull off incredible proposal set-ups for people wanting to pop the questionCredit: Toni Axelrod Studios
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Stephanie did a TikTok detailing the numerous disguises she has worn as a proposal plannerCredit: tiktok
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Stephanie has even dressed as a bush for one of her proposals so she wasn’t spotted by the coupleCredit: tiktok
Speaking to Fabulous, Stephanie said she owns her own wedding and events planning company, Party Girl Events, and only added proposals to her services after someone rang her pleading for help.
She said: “A few years ago this woman called Paula called and said ‘I’m not sure who to ask for this, but I need help planning my friend’s proposal.’
“That first proposal showed the potential of what a proposal could be, and it became a popular service after that.
“I’m the only event planner I know that plans proposals, and now I’m the one who everyone calls.”
Now she plans around 20 proposals a year, with the average person splashing out a whopping $5,000 (£3,776) on their special moment in total.
She added: “My services range between $1,200 (£900) – $1,800 (£1,360) if the proposal is happening in Colorado where I live, and more if I’m travelling.
“The other vendors, like the photographer, videographer, florist etc are additional.”
Of course, these rich clients aren’t looking for any old proposal.
Most of the proposals tend to happen in “engagement season”, which Stephanie revealed is between the end of November and end of February.
She advised that the best proposals have three key elements, “a non suspicious reason to get your partner to the proposal spot, an intentional setup, and sentimental details.”
Stephanie said one of her hardest logistically to coordinate was one where the man wanted to pop the question during a mountain top picnic in a spot that was only accessible by skis.
She said: “My team and I skied with all the china, flatware, glassware, florals, decorations.
“The caterer skied with all the food and drinks.
“We went up a gondola, two lifts, and skied maybe a mile!”
Thankfully the lucky woman said yes – adding to Stephanie’s 100 per cent track record of accepted proposals.
Another tricky proposal to execute was one during a snowmobiling tour.
Stephanie explained: “Each vendor had their own snowmobile.
“The florist and I each had snowmobiles with toboggans on the back to get all the decorations to the top of the mountain, and we also had our own snowmobile tour guide.
“In the middle of the snow mobile tour they stumbled upon the proposal spot! She was so surprised!”
Meanwhile, away from the snow, she planned an epic scavenger hunt for a bride-to-be, where each of her friends and family surprised her with clues in her favourite spots around town.
My clients love their partners so much that they want their proposal to be more than just dropping down on one knee.
Stephanie Fleck
Stephanie said: “The last clue led them to the spot where my client said I love you to his girlfriend for the first time.
“It was in front of a sculpture by the ice skating rink, and we had set up Marry Me marquee letters and flameless fireworks.
“After he proposed, the rest of the family members came out to surprise her.”
And Stephanie has also worn some rather interesting disguises during her time preparing proposals, including a restaurant host, a hiker and even a bush.
But who books her out?
Stephanie explained: “My clients love their partners so much that they want their proposal to be more than just dropping down on one knee.
“Based on what my clients tell me about their relationships and their partners, I help them come up with the perfect proposal ideas, locations, and designs to choose from.
“I make it really easy for my clients, so on the proposal day, they will know exactly where to be and at what time, so all they have to worry about is proposing!”
Stephanie added that a professional photographer is a must and the person doing the proposing should consider how their partner will want to look during the event.
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Despite her wealth of experience planning other people’s proposals, Stephanie’s boyfriend, who she lives with in Vail, has not yet popped the question.
She joked: “I’m not an expert in relationships, only planning.
“I’m in a serious relationship, and my boyfriend always jokes that he’s going to trick me into planning my own proposal!”
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Stephanie plans around 20 proposals a year, with the average person splashing out a whopping $5,000 (£3,776) on their special moment in totalCredit: Toni Axelrod Studios
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One groom wanted to pop the question during a mountain top picnic in a spot that was only accessible by skisCredit: tiktok
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Stephanie loves creating the dream scenario for couplesCredit: Toni Axelrod Studios
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Credit: tiktok
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