Ballonteam Westhoek Ballonvaarten Ciers
since 1991
Your marriage proposal above the clouds
For the occasion · Marriage Proposal

Your marriage proposal above the clouds

A proposal above the clouds, with the Westhoek landscape stretched out hundreds of metres beneath your feet — few moments are so intimate and so spectacular at once. We take care of the setting, you take care of the question.

A private flight gives you the basket entirely to yourselves, or room for a small group who want to celebrate once you've said yes. Tell us what you have in mind — a quiet flight with just the two of you, or a surprise with family and friends already waiting after landing — and we'll think it through with you.

We work in an open, honest way: we talk through everything that could affect the moment beforehand — weather, timing, launch site — so there are no surprises on the day itself, other than yours. Our pilots weigh every flight against wind and weather, and would always rather postpone than compromise on a day that only happens once.

Arranged discreetly

We know why you're booking, your partner doesn't. The surprise stays safe right up to the basket.

Just the two of you

With a private flight you hire the whole basket — no other passengers, only you two.

At the perfect moment

Sunrise or sunset, the most beautiful light for a moment you'll never forget.

Message mown into a field, seen from the balloon basket above the Westhoek
Only visible from above

Sometimes the landscape joins in too

We took this photo during a real flight above the Westhoek: a farmer had specially mown a message into his field — invisible from the ground, but perfectly clear from the basket. It shows exactly why a proposal in the air is so special: a view that's entirely your own, at the moment you choose.

How we go about it

Your plan, in confidence

You tell us discreetly what you have in mind. We keep the reason for the booking between us until you're ready.

Coordinating with pilot and ground crew

Launch site, timing and any surprise at landing are quietly agreed in advance with the whole team.

Calm and privacy during the flight

With a private flight you hire the whole basket — no other passengers, only you two or your group.

The moment itself

You choose when, during the flight of at least 60 minutes. Our pilot stays quietly in the background.

Champagne once she or he says yes

A glass of champagne on board to celebrate, and a reception by family or friends at landing on request.

Private flight for two

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Full basket — fixed price from
Region1–2 pers.3+ pers.Children
West Flanders€170€165€130 (<12yrs)
Hainaut€170€165€130 (<12yrs)
Frequently asked questions

Only if you want them to. We discuss every detail with you beforehand, discreetly, and keep the real reason for the booking strictly between us.

Of course — just let us know if you'd like a reception arranged at the landing spot, and we'll factor that into the planning.

Safety always comes first. If there's too much wind or rain, we reschedule free of charge to the next suitable day.

That depends on what you find most beautiful: the rolling hills of Heuvelland near Poperinge and Zonnebeke, the wide polder landscape around Diksmuide with the IJzertoren on the horizon, or the historic centre of Ypres with the Cloth Hall and the Menin Gate. We're happy to talk through the options with you.

Our team always takes photos of the set-up and the flight as a keepsake. If you'd like professional photos of the proposal itself, just let us know in advance and we'll see what's possible together.

Black hot-air balloon at sunset

Plan the moment of your proposal above the Westhoek.