Only 39% of Americans give their marriage proposals an “A+,” according to new research.
A new survey of 2,000 engaged or married Americans Modern proposal traditions examined and asked respondents to rank their activities according to how successful they found it.
The results found that only two out of five couples would be able to give their engagement perfect marks, with the rest having a few notches.
The average respondent gave their engagements an A- grade, but 29% said their expectations were not met.
Only 50% said they wouldn’t change anything if they could make their offer all over again.
The results, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Blue Nile, also revealed that the average person would change two things about their offer.
When asked what those things would be, one in 10 said they would change their ring, while 35% said they would. change the location of the proposal,
Another 18% said they would change the way the proposer actually gave the ring.
Surprisingly, only 36% of respondents said their partner had actually gotten down on one knee.
Thirty percent said the “three months’ salary” rule – the idea that the person proposing should spend about three months of their salary on an engagement ring – is officially outdated, with results showing that more than half of respondents Didn’t follow the three-month rule when he bought his ring.
Respondents also trusted their instincts when it came to choosing something their partner would like – the majority (68%) did not shop for their ring together.
A Blue Nile spokesperson said, “Proposals are evolving.” “We have seen the popularity of lab-grown diamond and gemstone engagement rings grow. However, the most important thing to remember when creating the perfect proposal is that the ring should be a reflection of your unique love story.
The survey data also shows social media use as a divisive factor among couples and across different generations.
One in four Gen Z (24%) and Millennials (24%) have engagement photos and videos turned on Social media within an hour of proposal.
The most common diamond selections found were princess cut and round brilliant, and the most common metals were white gold and yellow gold.
A Blue Nile spokesperson said, “It’s exciting to see how offering trends change with each generation.” “Mixed metals and maximalist styles are in high demand at the moment. Still, finding the perfect ring is a very personal thing and it’s a beautiful way to signify a lifelong commitment.
Top 5 Things Couples Would Change About Their Engagement
● Location (35%)
● Delivery – like getting down on one knee, sitting, standing, etc. – (18%)
● Friend and family involvement (16%)
● Weather (15%)
● Words said by partner (13%)
