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ERIA Planning Guides

A Proposal Planning Timeline for San Francisco and Sausalito

Plan the surprise, experiences, photographs and private celebration around a proposal.

Start with your partner

Choose a setting and experience that fit the person you are asking. Think about privacy, comfort and whether family or friends should be involved. Share the idea with the planner before booking separate activities. A clear personal brief helps the team design a proposal that feels connected to your relationship.

Plan around the question

Treat the proposal itself as the central moment and work backwards from it. Confirm when the space is ready, how you will arrive and how the photographer will recognise you. Put any musician, flowers or personal details into the same schedule. Agree a discreet way to contact the planner if your arrival time changes.

Leave time to enjoy it

Build breathing room after the proposal for photographs and a private celebration. If you are adding dinner, dessert, an activity or entertainment, confirm the duration and staffing of each part. Tell the team about surprises that must stay confidential and choose one point of contact so details do not accidentally reach your partner.

Bring these details to your planner

  • Personal brief and privacy needs
  • Arrival and photographer cues
  • Celebration after the proposal
  • A discreet planning contact

Plan your event with ERIA

Share your preferred dates, estimated guest count and priorities. Our team will review availability and prepare a tailored response.

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