Proposal Planning + Production
The question
is yours.
Everything else is handled.
A full-service proposal production studio in Metro Detroit. Scouting, florals, setup, your guests, photography, and the night after, planned and run from start to finish.
Southeast Michigan · By inquiry
The proposal lasts less than a minute. The planning behind it takes weeks. I take on every one of those weeks, so you get to stay in the minute.
Jarrett Timmons, Founder
01 / The service
Every detail.
Handled.
You tell me about the two of you. I turn it into a fully produced proposal, then run it on the day so you never have to think on your feet.
The location
Scouted in person. Crowds, light, parking, and permits checked. A main spot and a backup.
Design + florals
Flowers, candles, signage, a picnic, or a full installation, designed around your partner and purchased for you.
Setup + breakdown
My team builds it before you arrive and clears it after you leave.
The guest list
Family hidden nearby or friends waiting for the reveal. Everyone briefed, parked, and cued.
The cover story
Decoy plans, timing, and who's in on it, so they never suspect a thing.
The run of show
A minute-by-minute timeline, a map of your route, and live location on the day.
Photo + video
Photography included in every package, captured from a planned hiding spot. Video comes with the Signature Experience.
Dinner after
A private table booked, champagne waiting, and the rest of the evening planned.
Milliken State Park at sunset. Roses, prosecco on ice, and a custom blanket, set before she arrived.
02 / The production
The moment.
And everything around it.
The setup before. The people who matter, waiting nearby. The dinner after. All from real proposals I've produced.
03 / The process
Weeks of planning.
One effortless minute.
Discovery
Your partner, your date, who should be there, and what would actually feel like the two of you.
Scout + design
I visit the locations and design the setup. You approve the concept before anything is booked.
Production
Permits filed, florals ordered, vendors booked, guests briefed, dinner reserved.
Proposal day
The team sets up hours ahead. I run the timeline and handle anything that shifts.
After the yes
You leave for dinner. We clear everything behind you.
04 / The day
Not "meet me at 7."
An example run of show. Yours is built minute by minute around your venue, your guests, and sunset.
05 / Your game plan
A plan built
for your venue.
Your route from the front door, every option with real photos, where everyone stands, and where the camera hides. This is the real plan from a Matthaei proposal, and the shot it got.
06 / A real proposal · Cranbrook Gardens
Almost nothing went to plan. She never knew.
Momin wanted to propose on her birthday weekend. Over several weeks we worked through permit hours that nearly forced a new location, a ring delayed in shipping, a timeline rebuilt more than once, and her sister running a decoy birthday plan.
We mapped the route through the gardens, timed it to golden hour, planned where everyone parked, and marked exactly where I'd hide.
None of it showed in the moment. He walked her into the gardens, got down on one knee, and it felt completely calm.
07 / Locations
Already scouted.
Or bring your own. A rooftop, the restaurant from your first date, your backyard. I'll scout it and build the plan around it.
Ann Arbor
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Detroit
Milliken State Park
Bloomfield Hills
Cranbrook House + Gardens
Shelby Township
Stony Creek Metropark
Ann Arbor
U of M Law Quad
Anywhere in Southeast Michigan
Your spot
08 / Investment
Choose how much
is handled for you.
I take on three proposals a month so every one gets my full attention. Photography is included in every package.
The Planned Proposal
$1,100
- Discovery call and concept
- In-person venue scouting
- Main spot plus a backup
- Venue and permit coordination
- Cover story and surprise logistics
- Custom game plan, map, and run of show
- Dinner reservation after
- On-site coordination
- Proposal photography and portraits after
Full Proposal Production
$1,800
- Everything in The Planned Proposal
- Custom design and styling
- Florals and decor sourced and purchased
- Florist and vendor coordination
- Family and guest coordination
- Setup team on site
- Installation, breakdown, and cleanup
- Proposal photography and portraits after
Signature Experience
$3,000+
- Everything in Full Production
- Custom floral installations
- Premium and private venue sourcing
- Multiple locations or experiences
- Additional production staff
- The entire evening, planned
- Full day-of event management
- Proposal photography and video
Photography only
Just the moment
Already have the plan and just need it captured? Both sessions include light planning: location suggestions, timing, and a hiding plan.
$600
Proposal photography
About 60 minutes plus a 15-minute engagement session. 30+ edited images.
$900
Photo + video
About 90 minutes, a stylized proposal film, and a 30-minute engagement session. 30+ edited images.
Fees cover planning and production. Florals, decor, venue fees, permits, meals, and outside vendors are quoted separately and paid in advance. A nonrefundable retainer of 50% reserves your date.
You are taking so much weight off my shoulders. You are a true professional.
Ricky G. · Matthaei Botanical Gardens
09 / Questions
Good to know.
How involved do I need to be?
As much or as little as you want. Most clients join the discovery call, approve the concept, and review the plan. I handle bookings, purchases, vendors, and people from there.
Can family and friends be there?
Yes. I coordinate everyone you want there, tell them where to park and wait, and cue them at the right moment. If someone is helping with the cover story, I work with them directly.
What if something goes wrong?
Something usually shifts. I've worked through late rings, sudden rain, revoked venue access, family stuck in traffic, and a location swap 40 minutes before showtime. Every plan has room to adjust.
Is photography included?
Yes. Every planning package includes proposal photography and portraits after. Video comes with the Signature Experience. If you only need the moment captured, the photo and photo + video sessions are booked on their own.
Do venues charge fees?
Some do. Matthaei has a photography fee, Cranbrook has permit hours, and Belle Isle needs a DNR permit plus a Recreation Passport. I handle the paperwork.
How far ahead should I book?
As soon as you have a date. Scouting, permits, florals, and schedules all take time, and evenings and weekends go first.
Begin your inquiry
Tell me about
your proposal.
Even if all you have is the ring and a season, that's enough to start. I'll reply within two business days.