A marriage proposal is a once-in-a-lifetime event, a memorable one that holds a great deal of significance for you and your partner as you embark on a new chapter of your lives together. However, planning for a marriage proposal, especially since it’s your first time, can be nerve-wracking because of its importance, and the mix of emotions you’re feeling.

 

While some couples envision the perfect marriage proposal to be complete with dreamy venues, touching speeches and fancy set-ups, others prefer a simple one to mark the start of their engagement. Whatever your preference, here are some essential proposal set-up must-haves for a romantic proposal.

 

1. Balloon Decorations

Balloon decorations are popular for filling up event spaces and adding a magical touch to your proposal decorations in Singapore. Customised bubble balloons, coloured helium latex balloons, letter foil balloons, and heart foil balloons are some of the popular balloon decoration choices for proposal setups in Singapore.

 

 

Balloon decorations can be used in different styles and ways to help you pop the question. They not only add colour to a space, but also help to set the mood you want to create.

Create a romantic aisle lined with coloured helium latex balloons for your partner to walk down to the main proposal spot. Having friends or family hold up foil letter balloons that spell out "Will You Marry Me?" can seamlessly incorporate your partner’s favourite people into the moment. You can even personalise “She Said Yes!” on a large bubble balloon to use for photo-taking after a successful proposal.

 

2. Floral Arrangements and Bouquet

 

 

Floral arrangements make wonderful proposal decorations to celebrate the love of your life. They have the ability to enhance your proposal set-up and create a romantic atmosphere. Flowers, which each have their own meaning, can help you convey the right message to your partner. Here are some flowers to consider having at your proposal:

 

• Roses: Red represents love and romance; Pink represents gratitude, grace, admiration, and joy; Orange represents enthusiasm and passion.

• Tulips: Red symbolises true love; Pink symbolises happiness and confidence; Yellow symbolises cheerful thoughts.

• Red symbolises love, passion, honour and respect

• Ranunculus: Pink represents love and gentle feelings; Orange represents happiness and positive energy; Red represents passion and romance.

 

Floral arrangements can be used to mark out a specific spot where the proposal will take place, or create a beautiful proposal backdrop. Determine which flowers best represent your love story, and the promise you want to make to her. Then, have a bouquet made with those flowers to deliver your heartfelt message.

 

3. Photographs

 

 

Photographs of you and your partner gives you a chance to reminisce about your courtship days. It documents your relationship journey; from your first date, first Christmas together, to the day of your proposal and eventually your wedding day. This will elicit a wide range of emotions in your partner. They can remind both of you of the fun moments and sweet memories you’ve shared, as well as your importance to one another.

 

You can tie your photos to helium balloons to form a trail leading your partner to the main proposal spot, or simply write little love notes to your partner behind each photo to express your love and heartfelt thoughts.

 

4. Lights

 

 

Lights make the biggest difference in your proposal set-up. After weeks or even months of planning for your proposal, you wouldn’t want the lack of appropriate lighting to turn your proposal into a mediocre one.

Lights are simple yet amazing proposal decorations that can help you tie loose elements together to form a whole. Don’t forget to include some candles or fairy lights!

 

5. Backdrop

 

 

Whether your proposal is held indoors or outdoors, a backdrop is one of the most important elements of a proposal setup. It helps to bring your proposal setup together to create a picture-perfect moment to document this significant stepping stone of your relationship.

 

For indoor settings, you can opt for floral garlands coupled with sheer white curtains and fairy lights. Fill the backdrop with letter foil balloon decorations spelling out "Will You Marry Me?" or hang the photos to look back at the good memories. When you're outdoors, use a floral backdrop to blend your set-up in with nature, colourful balloon bouquets for a pop of colour, or a brightly lit "Will You Marry Me?" sign as a statement piece.

 

A proposal is simply a promise of everlasting love and the beginning of a new chapter in one's life. If you're worried about how to set up for your proposal, remember that what matters most is the love you both share, no matter how grand or simple the setup is.

 

At Hello! Joi, we provide proposal styling and planning services to lend you a helping hand for your big day, so that you can focus on living the moment. Get your proposal setup done by our creative stylists and meticulous planners today!