Romantic proposals become a booming business in 'City of Love'

Josue Perales from Texas proposes to his girlfriend Kayla Balboa during an event organised by proposal‑planning agency 'Les Entremetteuses' on a private terrace near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, February 10, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

PARIS, Feb 13 (Reuters) - When ⁠Texan Josue Perales brought his girlfriend Kayla Balboa to Paris, she thought it was just ⁠a romantic getaway. Instead, he had hired a marriage proposal planning agency to set up ‌a dreamy scene overlooking the Eiffel Tower, complete with white roses and candles, to seek her hand in marriage.

The result? A tearful "yes" from Balboa.