Six years ago, DEVENT began as a simple idea shared among a group of university friends who believed life's biggest moments deserved to be celebrated in unforgettable ways.
What started with creativity, passion, and countless late-night planning sessions has grown into one of Sri Lanka's leading proposal planning company, trusted by couples from around the world to create luxury proposal experiences filled with meaning, emotion, and unforgettable memories.
Today, we've been privileged to plan more than 700 proposals for couples from over 35 countries, helping turn one of life's biggest questions into a story worth remembering forever.
But while the milestones are something we're incredibly proud of, they've never been the reason we do what we do.
It's the excitement before the proposal,
The nervous smile before asking the question,
The happy tears,
The celebrations,
The hugs that last a little longer,
Those moments have shaped every step of our journey.
A Journey That Crossed Borders
One of the most rewarding parts of our journey has been seeing how love connects people from every corner of the world.
Today, more than 60% of our clients travel from overseas, choosing Sri Lanka as the destination for one of the biggest moments of their lives.
Over the years, we've had the privilege of planning proposals for couples from Australia, the United Kingdom, Germany, USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, the UAE, Greece, Romania, Ukraine, and many more countries.
Each couple brings their own traditions, cultures, and dreams.
But regardless of where they come from, they all hope for the same thing a proposal that feels genuine, personal, and unforgettable.
That shared emotion is what has allowed DEVENT to grow from a small university idea into a trusted name for luxury proposal planning in Sri Lanka
How Proposals Have Evolved
Over the last six years, we've watched proposals evolve in remarkable ways.
Today's couples aren't simply searching for a beautiful setup they're searching for an experience that reflects who they are.
They're looking for something personal,
Something intentional,
Something they'll talk about for years to come.
Whether it's proposing on a secluded beach, beside a peaceful lake, on a rooftop overlooking the city, inside a luxury villa, or at a breathtaking destination abroad, every location becomes part of the story.
The proposal is no longer just about asking a question.
It's about creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience that captures a couple's personality and becomes one of their favorite memories forever.
According to a 2024 Tinggly survey, 82% of people believe memorable experiences create greater long-term happiness than material gifts, reflecting the growing trend toward experience-led celebrations.
As Sri Lanka's leading proposal planner, this shift has inspired us to continually design experiences that are more creative, more meaningful, and more personal than ever before.
Why Sri Lanka Continues to Inspire Extraordinary Proposals
Sri Lanka offers something few destinations in the world can,Within a single journey, couples can experience tropical beaches, luxury resorts, misty mountains, breathtaking lakes, historic lighthouses, dramatic coastlines, waterfalls, and hidden viewpoints.
That diversity allows every proposal to feel completely unique.
Some couples dream of watching the sunset by the ocean.
Others imagine proposing high above the city skyline.
Some fall in love with mountain landscapes.
Others choose intimate lakeside settings surrounded by nature.
As Sri Lanka's leading proposal planner, we've seen firsthand how these incredible locations become part of each couple's love story.
Long after the proposal is over, many couples remember not only the moment they said "yes," but also the place where it happened.
Every Challenge Became a Milestone
Behind every unforgettable proposal is months of planning, creativity, coordination, and problem-solving.
Over the years we've organized underwater proposals, luxury destination experiences, highly personalized surprise proposals, and complex international proposal planning for couples travelling across the globe.
We've adapted to unpredictable weather.
Coordinated across different time zones,
Solved last-minute challenges,
And transformed unexpected situations into unforgettable memories.
Powered by a Young Creative Team
One thing that has remained constant throughout our journey is the people behind every experience.
What began with eight university friends has grown into a passionate creative team, with every member under the age of thirty.
Every proposal involves design, logistics, planning, communication, styling, coordination, and countless details working together behind the scenes.
Most couples never see that process.And that's exactly how we like it.
Because the spotlight should always belong to the couple.
While our experiences have grown larger and our expectations have grown higher, the excitement we feel before every proposal remains exactly the same.
Celebrating Six Years with Love Run and a New Chapter
This year's anniversary wasn't about looking back it was about creating new memories.
Throughout our annual Love Run campaign, we spent the celebration doing what we love most: helping couples create unforgettable moments.
From beaches and rooftops to lakesides, lighthouses, and even the beautiful landscapes of Italy, every experience became part of a celebration that reflected everything DEVENT stands for.
During the campaign, we also proudly announced one of the biggest milestones in our history
DEVENT is now expanding into Europe.
It marks the beginning of a new chapter, allowing us to bring the same creativity, attention to detail, and luxury proposal experiences that couples have trusted in Sri Lanka to destinations across Europe.
While Sri Lanka will always be where our story began, we're excited to continue creating unforgettable moments across new destinations and for even more couples around the world.
What Six Years Have Taught Us
After more than 700 proposals, couples from 35+ countries, and six unforgettable years, one lesson continues to guide everything we do.
People don't remember decorations.
They remember how they felt.
They remember the anticipation.
The surprise.
The laughter.
The tears.
And the person standing beside them.
That's why every proposal we create begins with one simple goal:
To create a memory that lasts long after the flowers have faded and the lights have gone out.
Because meaningful moments never go out of style.
Looking Ahead
Six years feels less like a finish line and more like the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
As DEVENT continues to grow, our mission remains the same—to create meaningful, luxury proposal experiences that couples will remember for a lifetime.
Whether it's beside the ocean in Sri Lanka, overlooking a city skyline, hidden among nature, or in a destination across Europe, we'll continue doing what we've always loved:
Turning unforgettable moments into lifelong memories.
To every couple, partner, supporter, and team member who has been part of this incredible journey
Thank you for making the past six years unforgettable.
Here's to the next chapter.
Written by Thakeesha Rooff | Devent Team
