The Yes Girls is a luxury event planning company that specializes in personalized marriage proposals. The business was originally founded in 2008 in Orange County, California, and is now owned and led by Riley Canty, who purchased the company in 2023 after working for it for one year. Riley now serves as CEO, continuing the company’s legacy of creating custom-tailored proposals for couples across the United States and beyond.
Riley Canty began her work at The Yes Girls as a proposal planner. After a year with the company, she acquired the business and took over day-to-day leadership in 2023. Her goal has been to preserve the company’s focus on thoughtful, detail-rich proposal experiences while evolving the brand’s reach and services. She now leads a small, specialized team, working directly with clients to bring each proposal vision to life.
Though her husband, Joe Canty, provides personal support behind the scenes, he is not formally part of the business. Joe serves in the U.S. Air Force and does not hold an operational or client-facing role at The Yes Girls.
The Yes Girls plan custom marriage proposals, focusing on high-end, private experiences tailored to each couple’s relationship. They also assist with romantic events like anniversaries, vow renewals, and luxury date nights when requested. The company operates under a luxury service model, and that positioning is central to its brand identity—this includes personalized design, vendor coordination, and high-touch client service from initial consultation through day-of setup.
Proposals are typically designed to take place in private settings, such as exclusive venues, private residences, hotel suites, or controlled outdoor locations. Public proposals are available but only when specifically requested by the client. The emphasis is always on discretion, personalization, and a curated aesthetic.
Each client starts with a detailed intake process where the team learns about the couple’s relationship, preferences, and priorities. The Yes Girls then present a range of creative proposal concepts, work with the client to finalize a plan, and manage all logistics—including sourcing vendors such as florists, photographers, musicians, and venue staff. The team also creates physical design elements and décor customized for each proposal.
The company works with clients across the U.S., offering remote planning services and leveraging local vendors in various cities. Events can range from intimate home-based setups to full-scale travel proposals. The service model is built around transparency and professionalism, with pricing tiers that reflect the scope and complexity of each event.
The Yes Girls are clear in their positioning: they are Luxury Marriage Proposal Planners. That identity is reflected in both their branding and the level of service clients receive. The focus is not on viral stunts or generic setups, but on crafting meaningful, aesthetically refined experiences that reflect the relationship being celebrated.
Under Riley Canty’s leadership, the company continues to build on its original foundation while maintaining a commitment to accuracy, trust, and service quality. Clients come to The Yes Girls for guidance, creativity, and execution—and the team’s role is to deliver a private, one-of-a-kind moment tailored to the couple, not to a template.
