Beyonce Knowles is busy planning an intimate New York wedding, after fiance Jay-Z finally agreed to marry her.

The couple has reportedly been engaged since June last year, but sources say the rapper has been reluctant to rush into marriage and was stalling for more time.

But American tabloid Globe reveals Jay-Z had a change of heart during a recent romantic trip to Paris with the sexy singer - and has instructed her to start looking into venues.

A source says, "There was a time when Beyonce wanted an enormous fairy-tale wedding, but now she's a masterminding a smaller party in New York."

"At the moment, she considering either The Carlyle or Peninsula Hotel."