You have decided to propose, and you want the moment to go well. A planner can take most of the work off your hands, but you still need a way to pick the right one. This guide gives you that.
I judge planners on four things: the range of services they offer, how clear their prices are, which areas they cover, and how simple their process is. A planner who does well on all four makes your job easier and keeps the surprise safe.
Among the marriage proposal planners who serve this region, The Yes Hunters meet those four standards. I will explain why, show you what their packages cost, and give you questions to ask any planner you consider.
What a Good Proposal Planner Does
A good planner turns your idea into a finished setup. You share the vision, and the planner handles the location, the décor, the timing, and the cleanup.
Your job is to know your partner and ask the question. Everything else should belong to the planner.
Look for a planner who can do these things:
- Shape the setup around your love story
- Suggest places that fit the mood you want
- Arrive early and set up before your partner sees anything
- Stay on site to handle small problems
- Arrange photos or video of the moment
Four Things I Look For
Clear Prices
You should see a starting price for each setup before you call. Ask what the price includes, and ask about delivery fees. A planner who lists packages and prices makes budgeting simple.
A Range of Styles
Some people want a few candles and a quiet corner. Others want lights, flowers, and a large arch. A planner with options at different prices can match your plan without pushing you toward the biggest package.
Local Knowledge
Virginia, Maryland, and DC each have different venues, permit rules, and weather. A planner who works in the area knows which spots suit a proposal.
A Simple Process
You should know what happens after you say yes to a package. The steps should be short and easy to follow.
Why The Yes Hunters Belong on Your List
The Yes Hunters work from Sterling, Virginia, and design proposals across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Their team of creative planners and storytellers builds each setup around the couple, from a quiet candle-lit arrangement to a cinematic surprise.
Their services cover the main needs of a proposal:
- Custom proposal planning shaped around your relationship
- Romantic location scouting across Virginia and D.C.
- On-site coordination, so you have one job: asking the question
- Photography and videography to capture the surprise
- Design and décor styling with an elegant, modern look
Their process is easy to follow. You browse the packages, choose a setup, and share your date, location, and any special touches. Their team plans and sets up the rest. Free consultations are available, and if you do not see what you want, they can design a fully custom setup.
That mix of ready-made options and custom design is a strong reason to choose them. You can start with a package and still make it your own.
Packages and Starting Prices
Here is a look at what they offer, from the smallest option to the largest. Starting prices exclude delivery fees.
- 3FT Marquee Letters, from $320: Lighted three-foot MARRY ME letters that you can use alone or decorate yourself. This rental lasts up to 24 hours, and both pickup and delivery are available.
- Sweet Simplicity, from $490: An 8×8 ft heart arch, a small “Marry Me” neon sign, and red or white roses.
- Marquee Moment, from $550: Lighted marquee letters, white florals, candles, rose petals, and a white circular rug. It suits indoor or evening proposals.
- Girlfriend Proposal, from $620: A heart arch, carpet, marquee letters, lights, and petals, made for asking someone to make the relationship official.
- Romantic Glow, from $720: A heart arch, neon sign, carpet, petal pathway, and flameless candles for a warm, dreamy feel.
- Forever in Bloom, from $820: A double floral arch, white floral ground arrangements, candles, a white rug, and candelabras. It suits outdoor or upscale indoor spaces.
- Total Romance, from $840: Their most popular package, with a heart arch, large neon sign, carpet, petals, candelabras, flower arrangements, and flameless candles.
- Marquee Forever, from $1,100: The Total Romance style with more candelabras, twelve vases of roses, and the three-foot MARRY ME letters.
- The Vow, from $1,400: Their newest package, in white, red, or pink, with elevated florals, gold candelabras, and a real rose-petal aisle of 5,000 petals.
- Eternal Love, from $1,500: A heart arch with balloons and more than 40 vases of floating candles.
- Royal Ever After, from $2,200: A red-rose design with a cascading floral arch, a red carpet entrance, and a hand-tied bouquet of 75 real red roses.
Except for the letter rental, all packages come by delivery only.
Add-Ons Worth Considering
Small additions can make the moment more personal. Their listed add-ons include:
- MARRY ME marquee letters added to a heart package: $200
- A set of two cold sparks: $300
- A fresh rose bouquet: $200 for 50 roses or $300 for 100 roses
- A live violinist: $550
- Photography and videography: priced on request
If photos matter to you, add them early. Good photographers book up for popular dates.
What a DC Proposal Can Cost
The Yes Hunters publish a cost guide for Washington, D.C. on their blog, and the numbers help you plan.
- Some parks and monuments are free, and others need a permit that costs about $120 to $250.
- Hotel rooms run about $400 to $600, and suites run about $1,500 to $2,000.
- Rooftops and restaurants can have food and beverage minimums of $1,500 to $4,000.
- Photographers and videographers each cost about $600 to $2,000.
- Décor packages run about $600 to $1,500 plus delivery.
Time of day, season, guest count, and a weather backup plan all change the total. A DC proposal can cost a few hundred dollars or several thousand. Set your limit first, then choose the pieces that matter most to you.
Questions to Ask Any Planner
Use these with every planner you contact:
1. What is the full price with delivery?
2. Who sets up and who takes down?
3. Can you design something custom?
4. What is the plan if the weather changes?
5. Can you help with photography or video?
6. Do I need a permit for my location, and can you help?
Clear answers tell you a planner has done this before.
Where to Start
Pick your date and your budget, then think about the place that means the most to your partner. Look at the packages that fit that budget and note any changes you want.
When you are ready to talk, The Yes Hunters offer free consultations, and you can reach them at (571) 548-1377. Ask your questions, compare what you hear with other planners, and choose the one who makes the plan feel clear and easy.
