Traditionally, the engagement is performed well in advance of the wedding, just as in western culture, but recently, it has become commonplace for it to be carried out on the wedding day itself. The engagement is historically a way of introducing the Bride to the Groom, who has been selected by her parents and gives a chance for the couple to get acquainted before the wedding, but nowadays most couples choose each other after falling in love.

               As with western engagements, the most common token of the declaration to get married is with an exchange of rings, but sometimes this can be replaced by a bracelet or necklace. The exchange is performed in front of the parents of both the man and woman, who have previously consented for the engagement to take palce.