Expert opinion · July 2, 2026 · Nikita Khandheria
Planning a proposal can feel overwhelming. You know you want it to be unforgettable, but once you start searching online, you're suddenly faced with hundreds of ideas, dozens of locations, and countless vendors. It can be difficult to know who to trust and where to begin.
One of the biggest advantages of working in the events industry is that we have the opportunity to collaborate with some incredibly talented people. Over the years, we've welcomed proposal planners, designers, photographers, and creatives into our venues, and we've seen firsthand who consistently delivers beautiful experiences.
If you're wondering where to host your proposal or who to hire to help bring it to life, these are the teams we genuinely love working with.
Start With the Right Venue
Before choosing flowers, photography, or even deciding exactly how you'll ask the question, choose the setting.
The location becomes part of your story forever.
At ERIA Sausalito, we've hosted everything from intimate sunset proposals with just two people to elaborate surprise engagements featuring live musicians, champagne towers, drone footage, and family celebrations afterward.
Our waterfront venue overlooking the San Francisco Bay has become one of Northern California's most unique places to propose because it offers privacy, incredible views, and enough flexibility to completely customize the experience.
You can explore some of our favorite proposal setups here:
ERIA Proposal Portfolio:
https://www.eriaevents.co/portfolio
Every proposal you see in our portfolio happened inside one of our spaces, and every one was designed to reflect the couple's unique story.
Our Favorite Proposal Planning Companies
If you would like professional help bringing your vision to life, these are the proposal planning companies we've personally worked alongside and confidently recommend.
ERIA Events Planning Team
If you're proposing at one of our venues, our in-house planning team can coordinate every detail from start to finish.
We can help with floral design, candles, champagne, musicians, photographers, content creators, drone operators, private dining, timeline management, vendor coordination, and everything else needed to create a seamless experience.
Whether you already know exactly what you want or you're starting with a blank slate, we'll help build a proposal that feels personal rather than cookie-cutter.
You can view our proposal portfolio here:
https://www.eriaevents.co/portfolio
If you'd like to start planning, simply email info@eriaevents.co, and our team will help guide you through the process.
Yes Moments
Yes Moments creates beautifully romantic proposals that feel timeless and intentional. Their work strikes a wonderful balance between elegant design and thoughtful storytelling, making every proposal feel unique to the couple.
One of our favorite collaborations with Yes Moments at ERIA can be viewed here:
Crimson and Forever
https://www.eriaevents.co/portfolio/crimson-and-forever
The Yes Girls
The Yes Girls have become one of the best-known luxury proposal planning companies in the country, having planned thousands of custom proposals across the United States and internationally. Their team specializes in highly personalized experiences and full-service planning from beginning to end.
One of our favorite proposals they created at ERIA is:
Effortlessly Ever After
https://www.eriaevents.co/portfolio/effortlessly-ever-after
The Heart Bandits
The Heart Bandits are another team we absolutely love working with. They specialize in fully customized proposal planning and have helped thousands of couples create unforgettable engagement experiences around the world. Their work ranges from intimate waterfront moments to elaborate luxury productions, always with a strong emphasis on personalization.
One of their beautiful proposals at ERIA can be found here:
Twilight on the Bay
https://www.eriaevents.co/portfolio/twilight-on-the-bay
You can also follow their work on Instagram at @theheartbandits.
The Best Proposals Are About More Than Beautiful Decor
One thing all of these planners have in common is that they understand a proposal is not simply an event. It is one of the most meaningful moments in a couple's life.
Great proposal planners think beyond candles and flowers. They consider timing, lighting, privacy, logistics, weather, photography, and how the experience will actually feel in the moment.
That level of planning allows you to be fully present instead of worrying about what comes next.
Planning a Proposal at ERIA
Whether you're envisioning something simple and intimate or an elaborate surprise with florals, musicians, photographers, drone footage, and a private celebration afterward, we'd love to help.
Our team regularly collaborates with exceptional proposal planners and can either coordinate the entire experience ourselves or introduce you to one of the talented teams we've featured above.
If you're planning a proposal in Northern California, San Francisco, Marin County, or Sausalito, we'd be honored to help create a moment that you'll remember for the rest of your life.
To begin planning, email us at info@eriaevents.co or browse our proposal portfolio at:
https://www.eriaevents.co/portfolio
We'll help you bring the entire experience together—from the first idea to the moment they say "yes."
