Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del Mar Will Deliver an Engagement Ring Via Drone to Help You Pop the Question

Published on October 21, 2020

Upgrade the engagement by having the Pacific Wheel light up with a special “Marry Me” animation.

Two of Santa Monica’s most iconic hotel properties are hoping to make engagement season a little more epic for couples in 2020. Hotel Casa del Mar and Shutters on the Beach are offering an all-new “The Sky’s the Limit” engagement package throughout engagement season, which runs from Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day. 47% of engagements typically occur during this 3-month season spanning New Years Eve, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day. When major west-side luxury brands say “the sky is the limit” they mean it literally!

The exclusive hotel package includes a piloted drone which will fly in and deliver a boxed engagement ring directly to the couple in a predetermined location. The memorable moment will be videoed by hidden cameras and a second drone flying nearby. One of the package perks is a complete engagement video edited and produced by professional filmmakers contracted by the hotels.

The engagement package starts at $9,900 and includes the flying-ring-box delivery service, a one-night stay in an ocean-view suite at either property, a bottle of champagne so the couple can toast to their new life together, a dinner for two at The Courtyard at 1 Pico, and a fully produced 5-10 minute engagement documentary highlighting the unique engagement event.

Newlyweds-to-be can also add upgrades to the experience including a private chef en-suite dinner, yacht cruise around the bay, a high-end car rental, and even the ability to put a message in lights animated on the world-famous Pacific Wheel on the Santa Monica Pier. The couples can kiss under the animated lights of the Ferris wheel which will display “Marry Me” for all on the beach to see.

Of course all of these additions do come with added costs. reach out to the hotels for more information and details on how to take your future proposal to the sky.

About Hotel Casa del Mar

Inspired by the grand villas of the Mediterranean and the beachy vibe of Santa Monica, Hotel Casa del Mar invites you to unwind in style. Its vibrant new ocean view lobby and Terrazza Lounge by interior designer Michael S. Smith are a contemporary contrast to its classic Italian Renaissance exterior. Plan your next meeting in a posh lobby Cabana or in our boardroom. Have your wedding reception in the Colonnade Ballroom overlooking the beach. Take a dip in the Palm Terrace Pool as you gaze at the iconic Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel. Indulge in eco-minded wellness at Sea Spa before discovering farmers-market-driven selections at Catch Restaurant as you watch the sunset.

About Shutters on the Beach

With sweeping views of Santa Monica’s white sand beaches, the sun reflecting off of the Pacific, and a gentle ocean breeze, Shutters on the Beach is an idyllic seaside haven set in one of Southern California’s most desirable enclaves. Both comfortable and luxurious, the acclaimed Santa Monica Beach hotel recalls the quintessential cottages of Cape Cod, with shuttered doors opening onto breezy balconies and a sun-drenched pool deck replete with chaise lounges. 186 gracious guestrooms and 12 suites showcase the residential-style designs of Michael S. Smith. On site, you will find market-fresh fare at 1 Pico Restaurant and Coast Beach Café. Indulge in organic wellness rituals at ONE Spa, and breathtaking panoramas of the Pacific from every vantage.

Engagements & Proposals on the Pacific Wheel

The Pacific Wheel’s custom-made LED lighting system can be programmed to display over a million different colors at 24-frames per second enabling the team at Pacific Park to author creative and eye catching animations and light programs. The Park often receives requests for designated light displays and although not all requests can be met, a custom light program can be arranged through the Park’s sponsorship program. The 82-foot-tall Ferris wheel is an unmissable feature on the Los Angeles coastline and offers a unique and unforgettable opportunity to send a big, bright messages. In 2020, the Wheel was used to send an engagement to one lucky significant-other. For this special promotion with Shutters and Casa del Mar, reach out to the hotels to make arrangements for this exclusive opportunity (Casa | Shutters).

Photo by @hotelcasadelmar