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Preparation
“Don't marry the person you think you can live with; marry only the one you think you can't live without.”
— James C. Dobson (Christian psychologist)
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Choose the right time of year.
Be sure to discuss with her the approximate time of year you want to be married.
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Plan Ahead.
Be sure to propose about 7-12 months prior to the ideal month you'd like to be married. There are many reasons why this much time is important, but a big one is accommodating for the time it takes to order/customize a wedding dress. Trust me, she will not be happy if there's no choice but to take what's on the rack.
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Pick the right environment.
Determine if she’d want something public or private.
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Determine who will be there.
You know her personality, so be sure to include family and/or friends if she would want them there.
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Tell only those who need to know.
Keep it a surprise for as long as possible before you literally pop the question.
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Consider getting some hired help... ask for:
-The costs related to time (flat fee or hourly)
-The hard costs (transportation, equipment rentals and other items)
-Deposit amount
-Payment/refund policy
-A complete understanding of your responsibilities
-A signed contract
-Assistance from a hotel concierge/maitre d' (if applicable)
-Resources: Brilliant Event Planning or Go Get It Events
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Take notes from those that have gone before you (real proposal videos):
-Top Gun Style
-On A Game Show
-Making The Movies Jealous
-On Stage At A Concert
-Dancing In The Park
-A Billboard Style Mural
-On Live TV
-In The Middle Of Disneyland
-Staring In Your Own Movie
-A Serenade On The Subway
