Enlist the Expertise of an Engagement Concierge and Arrange the Experience of a Lifetime

Hong Kong, 31 July 2009 – Mandarin Oriental, Miami’s Exquisite Engagement package sets the scene for guests to propose marriage in an intimate, exotic and unforgettable atmosphere. Couples will dine in seclusion at the water’s edge of Mandarin Oriental, Miami’s exclusive Oasis Beach, concluding with a specially crafted proposal. Each experience will be uniquely tailored to individual desires following a consultation with the hotel’s Engagement Concierge, who draws on years of know-how in creating exceptional proposals.

A Chinese daybed with colourful cushions and canopies made from rich Thai materials and fabrics will be set and tended to by a personal server during the romantic evening. The experience begins with a bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne, followed by dinner selected from either Azul or Café Sambal served “tapas-style” to allow couples to serve each other every delectable bite.

Guests may choose from different proposal scenarios to complete their experience, ranging from Fortune Cookie ring boxes to spelling out the proposal in candles on the sand. For those with an adventurous nature, scavenger hunts or Gondola rides can also be arranged. Added enhancements include limousine service, a private photographer, musician or keepsake Baccarat crystal champagne flutes. To complete this special evening, arrangements are available for a luxury overnight stay at the hotel.

Guests indulging in the Exquisite Engagement package will receive:
• Private consultation with the Engagement Concierge to develop the evening’s events including a choice of proposal scenarios to personalize
• Chinese Daybed on Oasis Beach for up to three hours, including a personal server and a private table reserved indoors in case of inclement weather
• A chilled bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne
• Three courses of savory cuisine from either  the hotel’s signature restaurant Azul or waterfront Café Sambal, ending with a personalized proposal moment
• Other customized packages are available upon request including the addition of luxe services and overnight accommodations

“Guests often request assistance in planning a special proposal evening,” said Guilherme Demelo, Engagement Concierge. “Mandarin Oriental, Miami endeavours to make every proposal both personalized and unforgettable, and I am delighted to be able to assist in executing the perfect moment.”

Rates for the Exquisite Engagement package start from USD 550 per couple. Rates for an overnight stay start from USD 249. This package is subject to availability and exclusive of gratuity and tax.