We here at THE ICONIC are suckers for a good Valentine’s Day story. In celebration of the day of love, and to provide our guy friends with a bit of inspiration ahead of the big day, we’ve rounded up our favourite (and most extravagant) outpourings of love, set to give you some motivation for nailing that perfect Valentine's Day date.

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Kanye West proposes to Kim Kardashian
At the top of our list is Kanye’s $3 million dollar, lavish wedding proposal on Kimmy K’s 33rd birthday in 2013. The singer went full romantic by renting out AT&T Park (yes, a baseball field), blindfolding Kim into the dark field where family and friends waited in the dugout. On cue, a 50-piece orchestra played Kim’s favourite Lana Del Rey track with Kanye getting down on one knee whilst a personalised message on the scoreboard behind him flashed "PLEEEASE MARRY MEEE!!! Talk about extravagant…

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Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis
Not content with just a nice bottle of wine, Depp bought his partner of 14 years a vineyard in the south of France, celebrating the launch of her album.

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When Harry met Meghan
Making extraordinary headlines of late, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relationship has never been a simple one at that. But before the royal madness, the couple were set up by a mutual friend to go out for drinks. Pretty normal. But what followed was a second and third date all around the world; it’s said that Harry and Meghan’s third date was in Botswana! If there’s anything to take away from this is to change it up, guys!

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Katy Perry and Russell Brand
Russell Brand’s proposal to Katy Perry on NYE is quite the story, with the English comedian and actor flying Katy out to Jaipur, India on a surprise trip. What awaited was a horse and carriage service to a Presidential Suite in a five-star Palace, many candles, overflowing champagne and fireworks to ring in the new year – and a new engagement.
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