Proposal Planning: The Heart Bandits, Photo: Millicent Wong Photography
You’ve been planning to propose for months now, and the date you picked is nearing, but you’ve discovered a harsh reality: planning to propose is not the same as planning a proposal. It’s time to get to work, and to help you, we’ve broken it down for you. Here is a guide on how to propose in 3 simple steps.
Plan
This is where you are now. It’s best to start with a general idea- do you want a big public proposal? A quiet and intimate one?- and slowly work down to the finer details such as location, style, music or decorations, and any other considerations you might want to take care of. This could be a good time to bring a Proposal Planner on board, since their experience will let them help you winnow out the best of your ideas, and they can lead you towards a good final concept in less time than it would take on your own.
Execute
Next, it’s time to take action. Make the reservations, hire the band, buy the food- whatever needs doing, do it now. This is the other point in the process where ought to seriously consider bringing a Proposal Planner on board. Their relationships with locations and vendors will smooth out a lot of the kinks in the setup, and they will be a big help in making sure that everything happens under budget and on time.
When all of your setup is done, there’s only one more piece of action that needs to be undertaken- it’s time to propose!
Celebrate
Once the planning is done and the proposal is over, it’s time to party! Keep this in mind as you’re planning everything else- there’s no reason for your proposal to fall flat right after you pop the question. You can do as much or as little as you like, from an all-out post-proposal vacation to a quiet drink at your favorite pub, but be sure to have at least one celebratory option open as soon as she has the ring on her finger. Your proposal is all about making the perfect memory, and an added dash of joy and excitement will only make the memory sweeter.
Ready to take the plunge into the planning process? Why not make it easier on yourself and contact the Heart Bandits? Whether you just need a little brainstorming help, or you want a serious ally to help you get the best location in town, we are here to see you through. Contact us today.
Michele