When it comes to dream proposals, Paris has the monopoly. But Kelsey’s fiancé Rick set out to write a love story entirely their own, one with a private rooftop overlooking the Eiffel Tower, a rose-petal aisle, a Michelin-starred chef, Dom Pérignon Rosé, a violinist, and yes, fireworks. Because when you get engaged on Bastille Day in the City of Love, the universe quite literally lights up the sky for you.
The Setup: An intimate Parisian Stage
While Paris prepared for its national celebrations, Kelsey’s fiance had quietly transformed a hidden rooftop into their own private world. The space was lined with candles and rose petals, opening to an uninterrupted view of the Eiffel tower. As the evening sun melted into the skyline, a violinist began playing their favourite love songs. With the city at their feet and the sky turning gold, he went down on one knee – cue the collective swoon. As for Kelsey, it felt like the world stood still.
The Inspiration: A Celebration of Romance
“He wanted to capture the essence of romance in its purest form,” Kelsey shares. Every detail had been carefully chosen, from the bespoke three course Michelin star meal paired with Dom Pérignon Rosé champagne waiting to be poured. The timing was no accident either. Bastille day meant that their private celebration would end beneath Paris’s most dazzling firework display. It was thoughtful, extravagant and deeply personal- every girl’s dream.
Why it meant so much
For Kelsey, the proposal was more than a beautiful setting, it was a reflection of their love journey. “It’s the embodiment of a shared dream,” she shared. “Every detail- from the rose petals to the private chef and fireworks was a reflection of our love story: thoughtful, intentional and deeply personal.” Paris had always symbolised romance for them, but experiencing this moment against its most iconic backdrop gave the city a new meaning- a love letter written in lights, music and champagne.
What Made it Different
This wasn’t your average Eiffel Tower proposal. There were no crowds, no tourist chaos. Just an intimate rooftop, dressed in candlelight, with the Eiffel Tower standing in perfect view. A violinist played their love songs. Champagne flowed. And to top it off, the night sky lit up with Bastille day fireworks. It wasn’t just a proposal, it was the most cinematic Paris has ever looked.
Why We’re Obsessed
Kelsey’s Bastille day proposal is proof that love stories don’t just happen, they’re crafted. True romance lies in intention, and when you blend that with luxury in a city like Paris, it’s deliberate and grand. This moment wasn’t staged for the world, it was designed for two people whose world begins and ends with each other, making their engagement not only something out of a romance movie, but timeless and entirely their own.
For anyone dreaming of a proposal that’s bold, unforgettable, and steeped in romance, this is the ultimate blueprint. After all, if the Eiffel Tower illuminated by Bastille Day fireworks can’t seal the moment, nothing will.
