Proposing is the man with parents and gifts to the woman to propose the idea of wanting to become husband and wife, and as the woman has time to consider; Marriage refers to the two sides agree, decide to become a husband and wife, determine the relationship between men and women for unmarried couples, and then the parents of both sides will discuss marriage matters together.
First, the difference in meaning
Proposal: Proposal is the man's parents and boyfriend with gifts to the woman's home to propose the intention to marry the woman, is a formal occasion for both parents and two people.
Engagement: Engagement is the two families in oral or written form to enter into a marriage contract, and registration, wedding and other marriage-related matters on the agenda, both men and women to determine the relationship between unmarried couples.
Second, the difference in form
Proposal: Generally speaking, the form of proposal is more private, generally the discussion of both parents, plus the closest relatives at most.
Engagement: The form of engagement is more formal, generally officially announced as an unmarried couple, many people will invite relatives and friends to hold a more grand engagement ceremony.
Third, the difference in tokens
Proposer: Proposer generally belongs to the early negotiation stage, may give the other party some endowment money and gifts, but not grand and formal enough.
Engagement: Engagement is more serious, generally prepared rings, three gold/hardware and other betrothal gifts, and to the stage of engagement, the general bride price, dowry are almost discussed.