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【Must-see】 Summary of preparations up to the proposal

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“I want to propose soon, but I don’t know how to do it.”
“Is there anything I need to prepare before the proposal?”

It’s fine to propose on the spot, but if you prepare well, you’ll be able to convey your feelings more effectively.
Therefore, in this article, we have summarized the necessary preparations before the proposal in an easy-to-understand manner.

Need to prepare for the proposal?

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First of all, do you need to prepare for the proposal? In general, it is recommended to prepare six months in advance with plenty of time to spare.
This is because preparing for the proposal requires a lot of arrangements, such as buying a ring and making restaurant reservations.
Making a proposal by proceeding with such preparations so that the other party does not notice is called a “surprise proposal.”

In fact, the person making (or being) the surprise proposal is According to a survey of 80%, it is thought that they were preparing for the surprise in advance.
From this result, it can be said that preparation is necessary for proposal.

【5 steps】 Summary of preparations up to the proposal

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So what kind of preparation do you actually need?
Here are five steps to prepare for your proposal.

1.Decide the timing

Decide when to propose.
Examples include the following ideas.

・Match it to some kind of anniversary, such as the anniversary when you two started dating or the other person’s birthday
・Make Christmas time when the whole city is excited
・Create a new proposal anniversary by making it a day that is nothing special

The method of matching with the anniversary has the advantage that it is difficult for the other party to find out even if you are preparing for the proposal.
If it’s Christmas, the whole city will be decorated with illuminations, so you’ll be able to propose against the backdrop of the beautiful night view. Also, by daring to avoid anniversaries to propose, you will have more days to celebrate as anniversaries of new proposals.

2.Think of a plan

Once you’ve decided when to propose, it’s time to come up with a proposal plan.

・After the drive date, kneel down and propose with a box pack
・Invite your friends and make a big proposal
・Proposal in a calm atmosphere while relaxing at home

As mentioned above, if you think about what kind of plan you will propose on the day in advance, you will not be in a hurry.
It’s even safer if you decide in detail, such as “After telling the proposal words, let’s hug the other person tightly.”
However, it is important to think about whether the other party will be happy to accept the proposal with that plan rather than what kind of plan you want to propose.
Think about the other person’s personality and try to come up with a plan that will make them really happy.

3.Choose a ring or gift

It is an iron plate to give a present in a proposal.
In addition to engagement rings, you can think of a variety of gifts such as proposal rings and bouquets.
The following four gifts are highly recommended.

・Engagement ring, proposal ring
・bouquet
・Music box
・stuffed toy
・letter
Bouquets, music boxes, and stuffed animals can be made original with the words “will you marry me?” engraved on them.
Why don’t you prepare such a special gift just because it’s a proposal?
Of course, a proposal can be completed with just words, but giving a present to the other party makes the proposal even more wonderful.

4.Decide the location

Where you propose is also important.

・At a royal restaurant
・A little rich at the hotel
・In a relaxed atmosphere at home
・At the other party’s favorite theme park

As mentioned above, there are many different places to propose.
In addition to traditional proposals at restaurants and hotels, recently, proposals at home are also popular.
If you want to make your proposal even more special, you can enjoy air travel by helicopter, enjoy a boat trip by cruising, or rent out a movie theater to show a special movie.
The location of the proposal is closely related to the plan, so consider the preferences of the other party and select the best location.

5.Think of words

Finally, it’s also important to think about what you say in your proposal.
Here are some suggestions for proposals.

・Marry me
・Let’s be together forever
・I promise to love you for the rest of my life
・Let’s become a family

Direct words are easier to convey your feelings than roundabout words, and it will be easier for the other person to reply.
It’s not a good idea to jokingly say things like, “Can I marry you?”
Think of a proposal word that conveys seriousness and that will give the other person a clear YES.
Also, it is recommended to do image training so that you will not be nervous and unable to speak when the day comes.

Proposal preparation Q&A

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Here are some questions to ask yourself as you prepare for your proposal.
If you are worried about preparing for the proposal, please refer to it.

Need a ring to propose?

Some people may be hesitant to give a ring because they don’t know the size of the other person’s finger or because it takes courage to decide on a ring design by themselves.

It is true that there are many women who think that “I can get a ring too” because it is a common image to give a ring with a proposal.
However, some people want to go to choose together, so it is a good idea to choose according to your personality and situation.
If anything, it’s more important to prepare some kind of present, not just a ring, but a bouquet or a letter.

What was the impetus for the proposal?

Some of you may be thinking, “I want to propose, but I just don’t have the chance.”

In general, when you have a concrete image of living with your girlfriend in the future, when you hear about the goodness of married life from friends and seniors, when your parents support you, when you save money, when you get a promotion, etc. is cited as a trigger.
Other than that, it’s also important to keep an eye out for signals from her partner that she wants to get married, such as when she brings up the topic of her friend’s wedding.

What if the proposal succeeds?

After a successful proposal, the general flow is to greet both families, submit a marriage registration, take pre-wedding photos, and make arrangements for the wedding.
In particular, a wedding ceremony requires various preparations, so it is a good idea to make arrangements with plenty of time to spare.
There are many things to prepare for, and it may be difficult, but it is important not to get too carried away and to work together with your partner to move forward.

Summary

A proposal is a once-in-a-lifetime event. We recommend that you prepare well and hope so that you and your partner will not have any regrets.

The flow of proposal preparation is roughly divided into five parts: timing, planning, presents, place, and words.
In particular, we recommend that you plan and decide on a location with plenty of time to spare, as reservations may be required.

Proposal support by professionals is recommended for those who are too busy to make these preparations or cannot come up with the best proposal plan.
How to Propose has supported many proposals so far.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.