The Journal
Notes from the atelier
What we have learned planning proposals across Italy. The locations, the hours that hold, and the details that decide how a day actually runs.
21 September 2026/7 min read
Planning a Proposal on Lake Como: What the Lake Decides for You
How a Lake Como proposal is actually planned: why the light goes before sunset, which villas can be booked, and why the boat is the proposal.
20 September 2026/8 min read
Proposing in Venice by Gondola: What the Planning Actually Involves
A planner's guide to proposing on a Venice gondola: the hours that hold, the routes that work, and what has to be settled before the boat leaves.