Yeah, for the proposal just keep it short, but don't forget to document it! Maybe hire a secret photographer! Also try to find out from a friend if she has a Pinterest account, usually girls on there create fake wedding "pinboards" it is kind of hard to explain.
Remember the KISS method; Keep it simple, short. You don't want to go rambling on for 45 minutes just to get to the proposal, because she will get annoyed.
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