Imagine arriving in the Italian countryside just before sunset and finding a beautiful picnic waiting for you, surrounded by cushions, flowers, delicious food and endless views over the hills. And next to it, a gorgeous vintage orange Citroรซn 2CV.
We created this romantic proposal idea in Romagna, not far from Rimini, overlooking the hills of Verucchio and San Marino. The landscape has everything I love about the Italian countryside: soft rolling hills, warm evening light and that unmistakable feeling of a summer sunset in Italy.
We started with photographs around the vintage Citroรซn 2CV, which immediately made the whole experience feel playful, romantic and incredibly Italian. Then, as the light became softer, we moved towards the decorated picnic for the proposal moment.
This concept can easily be recreated for a surprise proposal in Tuscany or elsewhere in Italy. The vintage Citroรซn could become another classic car, a vintage Fiat or even a Vespa, while the picnic can be completely personalised with flowers, candles, champagne, favourite foods and colours.
It is a beautiful idea for anyone dreaming about a Tuscany picnic proposal, a vintage car proposal in Italy or simply an intimate engagement surrounded by Italian hills at sunset.
For me, the most beautiful proposals are not only about choosing a location. It is about creating an entire little experience around the moment, where the scenery, styling, light and photographs all become part of the same story.