Love on the Seine: the rise of picturesque Paris proposalsA Dutch couple poses in front of the Eiffel Tower as they take part in a Cinderella-themed marriage proposal in Paris on February 7, 2026 prior to Valentine's Day. PARIS, France — The luxury marriage proposal business is booming in Paris with international clients happy to pay thousands to pop the question in the most romantic way possible in the City of Love. "We've always dreamed of a fairytale wedding," 44-year-old Dutch businessman Sander Castel told AFP after contacting ApoteoSurprise, an agency that organizes picturesque engagements. "There were three agencies five years ago — there are 25 today, with options for every budget," said Florian Perrault, the founder of Paris Proposal Agency. In addition to the City of Light and New York City, other picturesque proposal hotspots include Venice, the Amalfi Coast, Cappadocia in Turkey, Greece's Santorini, and Australia.

Source: Philippine Star February 13, 2026 00:52 UTC