Proposal Trends That Are Changing The Game In 2024
An engagement is an unforgettable experience. These days, most people go far beyond going on one knee and popping the question. Wedding trends illustrate that couples create unique wedding experiences and that is the same for engagements.
A new study from The Knot reveals that proposers feel pressure to plan a special proposal. According to top proposals for 2024, engagements are now being planned similarly to weddings with vendors hired and venues booked.
in this article, we help to break down the 2024 proposal trends that revamp the engagement experience. If you are planning a marriage proposal, or you feel that you may take the next step of your relationship, you can explore these proposal trends:
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Setting the Date Before Popping the Question
Most couples these days are starting the planning process by starting the planning process by setting a date and booking a venue before popping the question.
According to Bertamini, Tessa Bertamini, founder of Amore Austin, Texas, “People are having more open conversations these days, If you know the engagement is happening and you have an idea of where and when you want to get married, why wait?” It’s crucial to make sure that both couples are on the same page and have a budget in place before they make any wedding-related decisions.
Affordable Personalized Details
Hiring professional vendors can upgrade a proposal, proposers can also add special touches without wasting a lot of money. According to Bertamini, “Proposers are finding ways to personalize their proposal so it doesn’t feel so copy-paste, whether it’s decorating the location with photos to displaying letters that the couple has written throughout their relationship, these are easy money-saving ideas that make the moment that much more unique.”
Videography
Involving vendors to assist during the proposal has increased during the past years. In 2023, one in four proposers revealed that they hired a photographer or other vendors which has more than doubled since 2019. While professional photographers have become a mainstay of proposals, videography is also a major trend. Job shares, “Many of our proposers are hiring a videographer to capture their big moment. It is a really unique way to document your engagement and share it with your loved ones. Plus, who wouldn’t want a video of the actual proposal moment?”
Creating a Live Soundtrack
Alongside photography, videography, and photography live musicians can add a special touch to proposals by using a harpist, guitarist, pianist and a singer or a combination of all. These musicians can perform a unique song that is meaningful to the couple during the proposal. They can also select a special song that is meant to set a romantic mood for a proposal
These musicians can perform a special song that’s meaningful to the couple during the proposal or a selection of tunes to set the mood for a romantic proposal. Bertamini says she’s seen an increase in live violinists this year.
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