A table for two, candlelight, roses and the question over dessert as the sun sets — we design, plan and quietly capture the moment you’ll relive forever.
Sometimes the most romantic proposal is the most intimate: a table for two, candlelight, roses, and the question over dessert as the sun sets. A private dinner proposal is elegant, personal and endlessly customisable — the whole evening designed around the two of you.
Whether it’s a five-star terrace above a lake, a fully private set-up on a beach, a villa garden strung with lights or a hidden corner of a great restaurant, we design and style the dinner, brief the staff, and hide a photographer to catch the moment. Add a violinist, a chef, or a first-course surprise — it’s your evening to shape.
We are Proposal in Italy, the marriage-proposal service by Kiss Me Italy, with local planners, chefs and photographers across the country. This guide covers where to do it, when, what it costs, and how to make it flawless.

| The playbook | Detail |
|---|---|
| The table | Reserved by name — corner, window or terrace edge — with the maître briefed in writing |
| The timing | Ring between aperitivo and starter: light still good, nerves shortest, whole dinner to celebrate |
| The delivery | Classics that still work: ring with dessert, a violinist “passing by”, the sommelier’s special bottle with the label that pops the question |
| The photographer | Seated as another guest two tables away — venues allow it when arranged; we arrange it |
A dinner proposal works year-round, indoors or out. For outdoor terraces and beaches, late spring to early autumn is ideal, timed so the first course meets the sunset and you propose as the lights come on. In cooler months we move to beautiful indoor and villa settings, cosy and candlelit. Book popular venues well ahead, especially in summer and around holidays.
Each of these can be designed, styled and quietly photographed by our local team.
A candlelit table on a five-star terrace over Lake Como, the Amalfi Coast or a city skyline — elegant, panoramic and unforgettable.
Best for: couples who want glamour and a view.
A table set just for the two of you on the sand, lanterns and flowers all around, the sea whispering — a completely private, deeply romantic set-up on the coast or the islands.
Best for: couples who want total privacy and a wow set-up.
Dine in a villa garden strung with fairy lights, a private chef cooking just for you, roses everywhere — intimate, exclusive and yours alone, anywhere from Tuscany to the lakes.
Best for: couples who want a bespoke, exclusive evening.
We design the setting and styling (flowers, candles, “marry me” details), reserve a private dining room or terrace for total intimacy — or a beautiful table with a view if you prefer the buzz of the room — and brief the staff so the timing, music and photography run seamlessly. A photographer hides to capture the “yes”.
You choose the moment: propose over dessert, when the mood is relaxed and celebratory, or before the meal so you can lose the jitters and enjoy dinner as a celebration. Signature touches we love: a custom-printed “Engagement Dinner” menu with courses named after milestones in your story; the ring slipped into a glass of champagne for the toast; a private chef, a live musician, or a first-course surprise. The evening is entirely yours to shape.

Message Alessandra on WhatsApp with your location, dates and vision. We’ll design the setting.
Venue, styling, menu, photographer and timing — with a clear price up front.
Bring the ring. Your coordinator briefs the staff; the photographer stays discreet.
Relive the moment in stunning photos, delivered days after — or within 24 hours as an add-on.
Priced on Kiss Me Italy’s transparent proposal scale — every figure is a starting “from”, and the photographer is included in every all-inclusive package. The final price depends on the venue and menu.
Venues, chefs and photographers on every lake, coast and city in Italy.
Clear starting prices you can see today, not a mystery quote days later.
Capturing the “yes” is built into every all-inclusive package.
From a five-star terrace to a private beach set-up — designed around you.
We brief the team so the timing and surprise are perfect.
A single coordinator runs the whole evening so you can be fully present.
Build your proposal in a few taps and get a tailored plan within 24 hours. No pressure, no mystery pricing.
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