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How your partner chooses to propose is probably a good test for how well they know you (and how likely you are to say 'Yes'). And while many couples might prefer a more intimate moment, wedding proposal planner Florian Perrault works with clients for whom bigger (or at least more impressive) is better.

Perrault runs Paris Proposal Agency, based in Paris, with a range of packages for hopeful lovers to choose from. A picnic by the Eiffel Tower, accompanied with champagne, pastries and an hour with a private photographer, will set you back €1,100. Or perhaps you'd prefer a private boat river cruise which, for €1,790, can take you along the Seine and away from the crowds with live music as you pop the question.

If subtle is more your vibe, I’d perhaps skip out on the mega-sized, light-up 'MARRY ME' letters. That package is €1,600 but might be useful if you lose your words.

Each package is like a scene from a movie, which is probably why you can add on a videographer (who will make two reels and one love music video) for an extra €300.

A 'MARRY ME' proposal will set you back €1,600. Photography by Paris-Proposal-Agency.com.

According to Perrault, among the most popular packages is a private rooftop dinner with panoramic views of the city, plus a love letter enclosed in a pearl envelope.

The most expensive proposal he’s planned came to a healthy sum of €15,000 which bought the newly engaged couple a ballerina and violinist as they ate their private dinner looking out onto views of the Parisian skyline.

‘We are doing quite well, to be honest,’ Perrault admits, with the agency now averaging 30 proposals a month. They even offer last-minute proposal bookings, though Perrault says they're usually better with a few months planning; apparently its actually difficult to arrange a ballerina at the last-minute.

Most of the clientele are American, and Perrault says stereotypes ring true. ‘Ninety per cent of them want the Eiffel Tower in the back,’ he says, ‘They like big flowers and so many candles.’

He laughs as he says, ‘When most Americans come to Paris, if the ladies are back on the plane to the USA without a ring, I'm sure there would be a big drama.'

The agency has never actually planned a proposal for a French couple. 'They don't like all of that,' Perrault says.

Most clients are American, says Perrault. Photography by Paris-Proposal-Agency.com.

So, why should you fork out on a proposal planner?

‘Paris is quite crowded which makes it difficult to plan a proposal on your own,’ says Perrault. Basically, you need an expert, Parisian guide to take you to the best spots around the City of Love away from the tourists.

Perrault knows that, for most of his clients, getting the right photos for social media is a big deal. In fact, deciding which pictures to post is probably of equal importance as to whether to say 'Yes'.

As Perrault says, 'The visual aspect and overall aesthetic of a proposal have become increasingly important.’

Do they always say yes? 'Yes,’ he laughs.

And thank goodness for that. The only thing worse than the embarrassment of a rejected wedding proposal would be to have to ask the violinist and ballerina to pack up their things and head home early.

‘But, I would say only 50 per cent of the time it's a real surprise,' adds Perrault.

Perrault says aesthetics have become important. Photography by Paris-Proposal-Agency.com.

Yet even though the proposals do not always come as a surprise, Perrault says, 'The moments are always filled with genuine emotion and create wonderful memories for everyone involved.' Half of the time he even gets an invite to the wedding, ‘We create a special connection. I become important because I was part of the proposal.’

The agency is premier, and Perrault knows his proposals are expensive. ‘Most proposal agencies are quite cheap, plastic flowers,’ he says. ‘We don’t do that. In my agency, you will never see a plastic flower.’

Perrault also acts as a butler throughout the experience, making sure all goes to plan with the proposal as well as fetching champagne and arranging flowers; his experience in the luxury industry (having worked at The Ritz in Paris for five years) clearly coming in handy.

Each proposal is personalised, catering to different budgets, floral arrangements and whether a saxophonist or violinist better suits the couple. Packages also come with lots of 'add-on' options, from macarons to a vintage French car. So, if a luxury Parisian proposal is on the cards, Florian Perrault is the man for the job.