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Be unique: Get engaged on Valentine's Day

Be unique: Get engaged on Valentine's Day


Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio
Alison Hargreaves Updated:
8th of March 2023

There was a time that Valentine's Day was the most popular date to propose, but that is no longer the case.

Christmas gets the top slot, with Christmas Eve slightly more popular than Christmas Day. New Year's Eve is another popular time, but increasingly grooms-to-be are dropping to one knee while on holiday.

So if you really want to be original, today is the day to propose!

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Visit Guides for Brides proposal board on Pinterest for more ideas. 

Alison Hargreaves Guides for Brides Bio

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Alison Hargreaves

Alison has been advising brides, grooms and bridesmaids for more than 25 years. She has an unrivalled knowledge of the British wedding industry and frequently appears on podcasts and expert panels. She regularly attends international wedding conferences to keep the UK at the forefront of wedding planning trends.

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