Proposal comes first, engagement comes later. Proposal is to obtain the consent of the lover and achieve the willingness of both parties to welcome marriage; Engagement is the act of a man and a woman entering into a marriage contract, expressing their parents' recognition of the marriage and preparing for it. The general order is that after a successful marriage proposal, both parents will discuss the engagement matter.
1、 The difference between proposal and engagement
1. Proposal - Soliciting Intentions
The most primitive function of proposing is actually to solicit wishes, express the hope of getting married to the other half, wait for the other half's answer, and whether to accept your invitation to spend a lifetime together. The key point lies in "asking".
2. Engagement - Establishing a Relationship
If getting married and holding a wedding ceremony is the formal entry into marriage, then engagement is the preparatory stage before entering into marriage, which is the "preparatory service" of the formal marital relationship. The main purpose of this ceremony is to announce each other's quasi marital relationship and start preparing for the wedding, with the key point falling on "engagement".
2、 The correct sequence for proposing, getting engaged, and getting married
1. Propose marriage
A marriage proposal is a matter between a man and a woman. When the love between two people reaches a certain level, both parties will hope to go further. At this time, the man will prepare a proposal ring and come up with a romantic way to propose to the woman. In most cases, it is the man who proposes to the woman, but there may also be a few bold girls who propose to the man.
2. Engagement
After proposing, I went to see my parents. Both parties will hold talks and make detailed plans for engagement and marriage. Choose the engagement date, gather the close relatives of both parties together, and hold the engagement ceremony. At this point, the agreement that the two are about to enter into marriage is confirmed.
3. Getting married
After getting engaged, both parties will receive a marriage certificate and prepare for a grand wedding. Only then will they officially become husband and wife and start a new marriage life.