With the holiday season rapidly approaching, you may be wondering whether now would be a good time to pop the question. Will your beloved view your holiday proposal as romantic or wish you had waited until another time? To make the decision a little easier, let’s take a look at the pros and cons of a holiday proposal.
The Best Time of Year to Propose
According to the magazine Wedding Ideas, Christmas Eve is the most popular day of the year for marriage proposals. It even beats Valentine’s Day. Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve are also popular dates for a holiday proposal. But do brides appreciate these seasonal romantic gestures? Thankfully, the data suggests they do: 15 percent of women would prefer a proposal to come on Christmas Eve than on any other day of the year, while another 10 percent would opt for Christmas Day. These dates are also popular with men, almost a quarter of whom think Christmas Eve is the day to pop the question. Whether you’re a man planning a traditional proposal or a woman looking to break gender roles, the holiday period is a good time to take this important step.
Lost in the Crowd?
The downside of proposing during the holidays is that it can be a busy time of year. If you’re not sure that your lover would appreciate a public proposal, popping the question during a holiday meal with all your extended family may not be the best plan. However, if your holiday plans include a period of cozily snuggling up alone with your sweetheart, now may be the perfect time to propose.
Are You Ready to Propose?
Of course, the key question for anyone thinking of buying an engagement ring is this: are you ready to take this step? Don’t let festive high spirits rush you into proposing before your relationship is ready to advance to the next stage. However, if you know you want to spend the rest of your life with your sweetheart and suspect they feel the same, this could be the perfect Christmas gift to yourselves.