To some, especially those who work in the wedding industry, wintry weather is known as “engagement season” – i.e., the holiday proposal. Traditionally (pre-pandemic), nearly 40% of proposals occur between the roughly two-and-a-half months spanning Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day.
Thanksgiving. Christmas Eve. Christmas Day. New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Day. Valentine’s Day. It’s easy to see why each of these days would also seem like the perfect day to ask the love of your life to join your hand in marriage — and to present your would-be bride or groom with a beautiful diamond engagement ring after “popping the question.”
Long-Lasting Changes…
The many mind-numbing months of the COVID-19 pandemic managed to change quite a bit in and about our society. Including engagement and wedding behavior and trends. For example, private at-home proposals remain prevalent—even though destination weddings are a booming business post-COVID.
The massive downturn in Holiday gatherings for a few years helped plant the seed for a so-called “wedding boom.” And with continued supply chain issues and the innate drive for people to come together and celebrate, they’re more expensive than ever.
Give Thanks…and a Ring. Here’s How.
But we digress. Let’s get back to Holiday proposal trends — especially around Thanksgiving. The 2023 Holidays are not the 2020 Holidays (and that’s surely a fantastic and wonderful thing). Holiday traffic – especially airline traffic – has absolutely taken off, and continues to climb.
If you decide to propose marriage to that special someone in your life, there are several creative, unforgettable ways to do so over the Thanksgiving holiday. Participating in a Thanksgiving meal where everyone at the table expresses what they’re thankful for? This is an ideal opportunity to express your love, appreciation, and gratitude for that special someone. Get down on one knee, tell them how thankful you are to be with them, and propose.
Another route could be to propose before the pressure-packed table setting — perhaps while you’re in the kitchen preparing Thanksgiving dinner. You’re already helping prepare a dinner together, so what better time to also prepare for a lifetime of lovely, loving moments to come?
Of course, love and romance mean different things to different people. While watching a sporting event together is probably the furthest thing from “romantic” to many people, some super sports fans out there would be equally hard-pressed to find a better way to connect and celebrate with their partner. When it comes to the game of football, few days are more high-profile and well-covered than Thanksgiving. Whether you’re at a Thanksgiving Day game in person or watching it with family and loved ones around the TV, you could “call an audible” and ask your partner to “go deep” with you — especially if you’re watching a team you both love to cheer for. Bonus points if you avoid these corny clichés — or propose on the stadium Jumbotron. TOUCHDOWN!
Extra Protection. Extra Thankful.
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