How popular is it to get engaged on the 4th of July? It turns out, quite popular!
Fourth of July is not like other times of the year such as Valentine’s Day (the most romantic day of the year!), nor does it fall within what is considered ‘engagement season’ (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, etc.). However, we can assure you there are many marriage proposals on this very popular day!
A quick Google search shows that over the years, Independence Day is always in the top 10 days of the year to be proposed to and receive an engagement ring. It certainly makes sense. You already have built in fireworks which is certainly a great way to help you celebrate and perpetuate the elevated emotions and excitement!
In addition, family and friends are often together for the national holiday. This provides an ideal time for brides and grooms-to-be to be surrounded by those most special people as they celebrate this exciting event!
Based on the uptick of bridal appointments around the 4th of July, we also find that many brides are home for the holiday. This is the perfect opportunity for the couple to book their wedding venue and for the bride shop for her bridal gown with mom, sister, grandmom, and friends.
Best Time of The Year for a Wedding Proposal
Over the years, WeddingWire has reported that almost 40% of engagements occur between the holiday season and holidays – Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Valentines’ Day. Historically, the most popular months to get engaged are between November and February.
That’s a pretty large percentage and Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo can attest to that because bridal appointments are in full swing during that period. We even experience a waiting list for brides-to-be to be able to shop for wedding dresses with us during that time of year.
So where does the 4th of July fall in terms of popularity of the day to propose? A quick search of the wedding industry shows three different things: 1) July 4th is always in the top 10 of days to get engaged; 2) some websites place the popularity of the day higher than others; and 3) each year the order and importance of the day to get engaged changes. The data collected online is based on surveys of those who got engaged.
The last survey we found from WeddingWire showed that Independence Day was the 5th most popular day to get engaged out of a total of the 10 most popular days. Two other surveys we found placed the 4th of July at #2 and #10.
We understand why this special day is one of the best times to give a diamond ring. In the United States, July 4th has special meaning and often brings together closest friends and family members for a backyard barbecue or summer vacation. In the Philadelphia area, the warm weather is a great time for outdoor proposals. We are often with close friends or at family gatherings for this American holiday.
Brides and grooms may be home for an extended holiday weekend and it is the perfect time to share the moment with family.
Whether you are getting a ring on the 4th of July or were already proposed to on that day, congratulations! We hope your wedding planning journey and wedding day bring you excitement, joy, and fun!
Tell us when you got engaged, no matter what time of year it was! We will publish the results in a follow up blog. If you would like to be featured in our blog, text us at 215-491-8500 or fill out our contact form. We’d love to hear the story of your engagement!