Engagement Tips 101
Tis the season... for engagements! If you're wondering if there really is such a thing as engagement season, then I’m here to say "yes there is"! Engagement season really is a thing and December is the month with the most engagements, with a whopping 16% of proposals happening this month alone! The most popular days for getting engaged are Christmas Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas Eve, New Year's Day, and New Year's Eve. Funny how the top five days to get engaged all happen within a two month span. And we love a little sparkle under the tree moment!
Yes, planning a proposal is a major undertaking (I get it, ring shopping and memorizing that speech!), so I rounded up a few things you should not forget to do before you get down on one knee. And those waiting for that proposal... go ahead and hit forward now to your special someone!
Photo or Video: A picture is worth a thousand words... and a video would be even better to help remember every detail! Believe me, you will appreciate reminiscing this moment again and again and again as a couple. Plus, the photos or videos can also be used for your save the dates, announcements or your wedding day program. So, hire a photographer, videographer or tag in a friend or two to hide in the trees to help capture all the happiness.
Location: The place where you propose is very important. What kind of wedding proposal does your partner want? Do they love the outdoors? Is there a restaurant that is meaningful to you both? Whatever it is, make sure that your chosen place will reflect their preference and you two as a couple!
A Toast: Pop the bubbly! Once they say 'Yes!' you're going to want to toast, whether it's with a bottle of champagne or your favorite cocktail, having something close on hand to commemorate the moment is always a good idea! Take it a step further and have the bottle engraved or personalized in some way.
Friends and Family: Do you want an intimate proposal with just the two of you? Do you want to have a full affair with all your family and friends after? Having your "people" might mean the world to your partner, or they might prefer to keep it between the two of you, but make sure you get a sense of that first so all of the people they want to share in that moment are included somehow. Either way you can't go wrong, but be sure that if you are including friends and family, that they keep the secret!