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TSHalls1234
post Jun 27 2015, 01:59 AM, updated 11y ago

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Yo!

Not sure right place to ask opinion, currently planning a proposal.

1. Rooftop proposal during dinner via vacation
2. Dinner by beachside with romantic setup via vacation

Above will cause me a bomb. Air tixs + accomodation + setup = 2K to 3K depending.

3. Ignore all the above, save the budget and do a simple high class dinner proposal in KL. Use the money for wedding rings or wedding preparation.

Ofcourse, budget matters la. IF doesnt matter I gonna propose in the moon.
TSHalls1234
post Jun 27 2015, 02:21 AM

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QUOTE(jamesteoh8177 @ Jun 27 2015, 02:06 AM)
Kaw tim de jewellery shop first + de flowers too...

Then pura pure make an appointment with ur gf at that shop but U gotta b there first la...

Go in de shop, look see look see, de shop sales distract her with Blings blings and she will lose focus on U...

Than U surprise her....

BTW, I did dat for my wife.......
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bro, macam not so convincing woh. It could be once in a lifetime thingy... Abit the simple?

I know, sometimes simplest thing can be sufficient. Love matters blah blah, but.....

sure or not?
TSHalls1234
post Jun 27 2015, 11:47 AM

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QUOTE(R4yMoNd @ Jun 27 2015, 03:35 AM)
Rent / borrow a projector somewhere,  watch something then suddenly propose by covering the projector with a card board pre cut with wording will you marry me, once surprise her with the wording open up the covering board and the movie you are watching edit it with photo slideshow and your fave music.

Friends hiding somewhere.

Location can be anywhere cozy

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so that means you agreed that save up on the fancy things?
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post Jun 27 2015, 11:53 AM

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QUOTE(Yveatel @ Jun 27 2015, 04:05 AM)
Bro, how much you got? You know how much wedding cost in total? I didn't do much on proposal other than simple dinner. Something always DIY cardboard... the photo sessions cost me a bomb, the luncheon cost me a bomb, the honeymoon the biggest bomb... not include the ring yet.

The proposal ring cost 8k, photo sessions plus upgrade on wedding dress (limited) cost me 10k [when she ask for nicer dress/limited edition, will you say no?  tongue.gif ]

The lunch cost me 16k in total plus almost 800 just GST. 18 tables. But I got half of that back via ang pau. That not include the wedding preparation if you are chinese, cakes, candles etc.... can't even trace the final cost...

well, I must said the final 20k spend on honeymoon worth the money though. 2 weeks in Japan (Tokyo-Kyoto-Wakayama-Osaka)  laugh.gif
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I have roughly 25k excluding rings and etc.

My parents rushing me to tie the knot ASAP. My excuse is i havent really saved up but they will sponsor me 100k ask me not to worry. My gf and i sort of talked about it and agreed to have a simple wedding. Btw, we are Buddhist and come from traditional chinese families. My idea is to have a nice place with buffet style, a stage, a band and everyone just makan and drink, chit chat.

Thinking to go away with traditional sit down chinese style dinner. Both of us really felt sayang to spend luxuriously on wedding where we can save up the balance and dp a property or something for our future. Ofcourse we still have out photoshoto, maybe 1 outdoor and 1 studio. No need travel to Japan or Korea just for photoshoot.



Actually my thread is just a beginning of my plan, the proposal.

Just want to get opinions on my ideas.

1. Beach proposal or a rooftop bar proposal via vacation.

or

Cincai do a fancy dinner in KL and save up.

This post has been edited by Halls1234: Jun 27 2015, 11:55 AM
TSHalls1234
post Jun 29 2015, 06:24 PM

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QUOTE(Yveatel @ Jun 27 2015, 12:13 PM)
since you got backup in finance, then can go to beach lolz... nice and romantic enough brows.gif .

I know you want to propose, but I just want to remind you that nowadays, marriage really cost a bomb!! My proposal ring cost  a lots as well. Did not expect such a huge expenses needed for whole wedding. Just wanna share bad financial planning from me  doh.gif cause did not expect all of the expenses needed. AND both my wife (gf that time) and I said exactly the same thing - we want it simple... and then, pressure from both parents, and then aunties/uncles add salt and vinegar... I considered simple liao, my friend even hired Wedding Planner with 60 tables!! Oversea photoshoot some more - wa piang eh  doh.gif

No offense brother. All the best in your proposal.
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thanks bro, yeaps.. really need to discipline on planning and spending. Spend those that I can afford and try not to care about other ppl's influence.

Gonna only invite close families from both side and buddies from both sides. Not even gonna invite colleagues/bosses.
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post Jun 29 2015, 06:26 PM

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QUOTE(Vinspire @ Jun 27 2015, 12:22 PM)
U r damn lucky to have parents sponsoring 100k for the wedding while most of us have to pay everything ourselves.
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Maybe i am lucky to have my parents whom can afford to sponsor. But its not easy, having to use parents money for own marriage.
Gonna try to cover as us as possible. Worst come to worst if they insist traditional sit down chinese dinner and invite everyone then the 100k will be used for it. IF angpao can cover then no need use it.

Just an insurance.
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post Jun 29 2015, 06:28 PM

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QUOTE(Kanan Jarrus @ Jun 27 2015, 09:22 PM)
Btw lol, why your parents want you to wedding ASAP?? And more weird, your parents ready and willing to sponsor 100k for it wedding??

I not want to kepo, but usually, when it comes to wedding, parents sapu tangan and expect son/daughter to prepared money de......
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Thats why i said i came from very traditional old generation Chinese family.

I am the last in the family, so once done. all done and settled. They can retired and nothing to worry.

for chinese its always about next generation.
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post Jun 29 2015, 06:29 PM

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QUOTE(R4yMoNd @ Jun 28 2015, 03:11 AM)
usually type of parents who have their money ready and prepared for the wedding, and also can't wait to have grandchildren..
+ usually daughter in law approved dy
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Spot on. My parents saved up for all of us. Education, wedding and maybe their future grandchildren's education? lol

I am the youngest. thumbup.gif thumbup.gif
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post Jun 29 2015, 06:31 PM

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I really need opinion, especially those that had done a proposal by beach or fancy rooftop diner?

Maybe i should post in CC. here is all settled and about wedding tongue.gif
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post Jul 7 2015, 12:12 PM

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QUOTE(frequency @ Jul 2 2015, 06:19 PM)
it depends your partner's preference.

is she someone who prefer quiet environment or merry environment with tons of friends. It is not necessary to be expensive

I done mine on 1/1/2015 in bkt jalil park with using jogging training as excuse. She is a person who likes running and natural park.

Helium Balloon (30 peaces about RM180 if not mistaken)
36 roses (RM120) - friends is a florist
support crew - friends = free
photographers - friends = free
lunch after the proposal = RM200

it is memorable bcos it was the first place where we have our first run together.
All the best TS  smile.gif
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Thanks for the input.

For me i am hopeless romantic kind of person but i do surprise her with some romantic events and stuff. Both of us would prefer a quiet environment.

But now i headache how to get someone to help take pictures or video of the moment. Flowers and decor hotel can help.

Another problem, i am bringing the wedding ring along to the trip and worried it might get lost. Takkan spend additional just to buy a presentable spare to bring there.

 

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