“I ordered over 14 dozen roses and had a mega bouquet of 100 roses that I presented to her,” Keely Watson explained to People magazine reporter Ashlyn Robinette when he described his game plan for proposing to love-of-his-life entrepreneur and beauty dynamo Bozoma Saint John.
“I lined the walkway with a red carpet and candles, and I built a canopy draped in red to propose under. Around the canopy, there were more roses and candles.” Given this astonishingly creative approach to popping the question, is it any wonder that once engaged, Bozoma wanted to outdo Keely by planning a private island resort in Belize party to celebrate Keely’s 50th birthday?
Why Bozoma chose Belize and this all-inclusive private island
Keely and Bozoma are the quintessential globe-trotting pair, so the circles in which they move wondered: Why not Paris or Lucerne for the extravagant gala marking Keely’s birthday? The answer is no mystery. Belize perfectly matches Bozoma’s “Travel Like Boz” point of view that celebrates elegance and adventure. By selecting Belize’s Manta Island Resort, Bozoma arranged a meaningful, beautifully executed affair that provided the atmosphere, vibe, and space necessary to host people who matter most to the couple.
Manta’s reputation extends to an international audience of sophisticated travelers seeking all-inclusive private island exclusivity. Further, Boz knew that the professional staff—skilled in the art of personalized experiences—would accommodate her fantasy. When she requested fireworks as the dramatic finale to this upscale birthday dinner, the Manta crew said, “No problem!”
Because staging is important, awe-inspiring special events like Keely’s birthday bash proved effortless for the resort crew, pulling off this luxury private island celebration with style and grace. Guests agreed that stunning personalization made them feel removed from the real world and transported to a magical place of enchantment. The rest of the world received glimpses of this fireworks-ending affair on Bozoma and Keely’s social media feeds.
The couple. The night. The luxury
Private islands are no ordinary places, as anyone experiencing this rarified environment can attest. They’re private, intimate, and infinitely well-suited to Boz’s philosophy of intentional living, where attention to detail is critical. All-white attire and romantic seating arranged on Manta’s beachfront incorporated Mother Nature’s jewels: A glowing moon and soothing sounds of waves washing up on shore.
Bozoma, the former Netflix, Uber, Apple Music, and PepsiCo exec—before she launched her current, wildly successful beauty empire—admits to having planned and attended her share of extravaganzas over time; thus, she used both her experience and creative approach to plan this celebration for Keely. It was truly a labor of love.
What will it take for you to host your own event? Contact staffers at to launch a magical celebration where your imagination is all it takes to make your vision come true, too. Remember: You don’t have to be world-celebrated movers and shakers to make your own magic, thus fireworks will always be optional!
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