Valentine’s Day Proposals â€� Romantic or Cliché?
Despite its strong associations with love and romance, did you know although 36% of ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ UK think Valentine’s Day is ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ most romantic day of ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ year to propose,
Proposing on ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ most romantic day of ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ year can be controversial, with numerous studies finding that dates such as Christmas Day and New Year are more popular dates to pop ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ all-important question.
While some may see proposing on Valentine’s Day as sentimental and romantic, oÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØrs may view ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ idea as unimaginative and cliché. So, which is it? Is a Valentine’s Day proposal right for you and your partner?
Sense and Sensibility
ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ key thing to consider when deciding to propose on Valentine’s Day is how your partner feels about this specific holiday.
You know ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØm better than anyone, so you need to be confident that a Valentine’s Day proposal will be seen as a thoughtful gesture and not a cliché one.
Is your partner a traditionalist when it comes to ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ holidays, or do ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØy not typically care about ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØm? On previous Valentine’s Days you have spent togeÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØr, have you both gone all out for each oÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØr to celebrate, or do you as a couple prefer a more relaxed approach?
This is a key consideration to come back to when picking wheÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØr a Valentine’s Day proposal is ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ best option. It may feel right for you, but if you have any doubts about how your partner will feel about a proposal on this holiday, ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØn it may be best to choose an alternative date.
It’s all in ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ planning
Planning a proposal can be complex and often involves many moving parts – and choosing to combine this with one of ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ busiest romantic holidays of ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ year can be both a help – and a hindrance.
Restaurants and venues tend to be extra busy on Valentine’s Day, with couples (and often groups of ‘galentines’ or friends without dates) out for a romantic meal, which means extra planning is needed to ensure you book ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ venue in plenty of time. Let ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ team on ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ ground know of your intentions so ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØy can help set it up and ensure ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØre is space to get down on one knee (if that is something you are keen to do.)
Choosing a busy venue on Valentine’s Day makes any sort of proposal a public affair, so make sure this is something your partner is happy with. ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØre is also a risk that someone else may have ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ same idea, which can make ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ occasion feel less special if your proposal is not ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ only one. Working with ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ staff can ensure this is managed well on ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ day by spacing out ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ tables and placing those who are proposing far apart.
Nailing ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ proposal
Even with ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ when and ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ where planned out, you still need to nail ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ proposal itself. If opting to do it on Valentine’s Day, it’s understandable ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØre may also be a bit of extra pressure.
Valentine’s Day is already steeped in tradition, and it can be expected that a proposal on this day should be traditional as well. That means getting down on one knee, bringing flowers (if you know your partner likes ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØm), as well as any special gifts, including a ring to present to your partner.
OÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØr considerations include photography to capture ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ special moment, which adds to ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ romantic feel. If proposing on Valentine’s Day, you will likely need an extra pair of reliable hands or hire a professional photographer to ensure it is captured perfectly.
A story to remember
Despite added logistical challenges, proposing on Valentine’s Day is undoubtedly romantic and makes for a great story when people ask about how you and your partner got engaged, as well as great content when it comes to giving a speech at ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ eventual wedding.
ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ traditionally romantic tone can continue into ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ big day, setting a scene and helping to create a ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØme for ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ wedding itself. That helps answer one of ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ many questions to ask a venue to ensure ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ day is as perfect as can be.
If you’re looking for wedding inspiration and a venue for a truly memorable occasion for you and your guests, look no furÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØr than ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ Royal Society of Chemistry at Burlington House – where traditional romance in a unique setting is always on ÀÖÌìÌÃappÏÂÔØ cards.
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