DESTINATION PROPOSAL HERAL + RAJ
MARCH 14, 2018 | VILLA CORA, FLORENCE, ITALY
The best things in life happens unexpectedly. The best stories begin with “and, all of a sudden…” The best adventures were never planned as they turned out to be. So here we are at Heral & Raj’s prposal.
Both Raj & Heral are of Indian origin but born and raised in United States. They first met at Herricks High School in Long Island, but they were friends and went their separate ways to college. But fate had it that they bumped into each other three years later through a mutual friend. Few months later Heral flew into Florence (Firenze) for her higher studies. After many months of return back to NYC Raj asked her out to dinner and that was the bgining of their love story. Since Heral was so fond of Italy and that Florence was her most favourite city, Raj decided to propose to her in Florence. Raj got in touch with the amazing Slovakian wedding proposal planner Martina Udicova based in Rome (She is more Italian than most Italians) to plan a beautiful proposal. The venue Martina picked was the magnificent Villa Cora which was an aristocratic residence built at the end of the XIX century upon commission by Baron Oppenheim.
Martina then made all preparations from arranging the venue, the entertainment, the photographer (us) to the very small details of the decor to suit Raj’s expectation and beyond.
Martina planned the proposal in the pretense of a wine tour which Heral was so exited about. Martina pointed them in the direction of the grand mirror room, requesting them to wait for her while she made preparations for their tour transport. But little did Heral know that a big surprise awaits her behind the closed doors of the mirror room.
Heral looked gogerous and Raj looked quite handsome that evening. They walked in and their eyes met with each other and suddenly all were obvious and we can see Heral’s over joyed face and tearing eyes and not to forget Raj’s proud face. All in, one moment and we were so lucky to witness and capture them through our lens.
Raj took Heral around 7 images that depicted why he was head over heels in love with her and explained one by one. After which he got down on his knees with a sparkling diamond ring in his hands in this amazing setting at Villa Cora in Florence
Heral said YES!!! She was so over joyed she could hardly contain her tears of joy. Following the very emotional and joyous proposal Quartetto Sharareh performed some of the favourite songs of Heral for their enjoyment.
After awhile she was so eager to let her family and friends know about their proposal, both Heral & Raj contacted their friends and family in States as well as in India via video call to share the good news and of course to show off the new bling on her finger.
We decided to take few portraits of the newly engaged couple at the gardens of Villa Cora before they retreated to a private candle light dinner.
We wish you both a lifetime happiness and a stronger bond of love in the coming years.
Our Partners and Suppliers
Photography: DR Creations Photography
Proposal Planner: Martina Udicova @ Proposal Planner in Italy
Location: Villa Cora
Cinematography: Cinemaduel Entertainment – Video Production
Quartet: Quartetto Sharareh
Floral Design: Floralia
Destination Promoter: Firenze Convention Bureau & Tuscany for weddings
Calligraphy: Villa Fonte Nuova