7 Reasons You Should Get Engaged On Valentine’s Day
Ah, Valentine’s day. Love is in the air, champagne is flowing, and heart-shaped chocolates are coming out of your eyeballs. What’s not to love? But this time of year raises a major question in ooey-gooey hearts everywhere, should you propose on Valentine's day?
Real tea? Absolutely. Haters may say it’s cheesy and cliche, but we say, lean in, baby! There’s some serious romance in the rom-com energy of a Vday engagement, and we are absolutely living for it. Here are 7 reasons Valentine’s day proposals absolutely slay.
1. Isn’t It Romantic?
Let’s start with the most obvi argument, shall we? Valentine’s Day is the most romantic holiday. Love is literally in the air, so why not mark the occasion by popping that special question?
The VDay proposal is so sweet we’re getting a toothache. With so many restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and other public spaces decorated in pink, red, and adorable, there are opportunities for cute proposals everywhere. Swing by a sweetheart event, and pop a ring in a rose or a heart-shaped box. Honestly, whatever you can come up with, Valentine’s Day is a mega multiplier for romance. Not to mention it's a majorly memorable anniversary.
2. We Love Surprises
Don’t think a Valentine’s Day proposal can be a surprise? Think again. With love going on around every corner, it may seem like a majorly obvious choice. If spy movies have taught us anything, there’s no better place to hide than in plain sight. The standard romantic Valentine's Day expectations of wining, dining, and general romance make for an excellent cover.
The holiday makes it easy to find an excuse to go on an intimate hike to the most gorge spot in town, pop out for a romantic dinner, or to plan your ideal anything. Because it’s Valentine’s Day, she won’t suspect anything. Allowing you to make it a big surprise.
Tip: if you really want to surprise her, but she’s expecting a proposal, create a diversion. Plan a fancy dinner but surprise her by having drinks first, but wait, is that band playing your song? Or, like a flash mob. You know, whatever you’re into.
3. Pictures Or It Didn’t Happen
Into public proposals? Valentine’s is a great day to ensure you capture the event and keep it a surprise. Couples romancing everywhere you go means lots of places for your sneaky friends to hide with a camera. Take a walk in your favorite park, or snag dinner at the best place in town. All the while, your bestie will be hiding in a nearby booth waiting to play paparazzi, so you’ll be sure to capture the moment, the memory, and her face. Priceless.
4. Me, You, And Your Momma Too
Is your bride-to-be really into family? While Christmas might be the most obvious family-facing proposal, Valentine’s Day can be just as fab for families. More so if you’re into the unexpected.
Romantic events all over town can be a great way to hide a crowd. Plan ahead to have family and friends arrive early and blend in somewhere packed and public, like a park, beach, or boardwalk. They can all pop out when you drop and pop the question. Capturing the moment and surrounding her with all her fav peeps. It’ll be like a preview to the I do. Plus, you’ll earn major mom points, and we could all use some of those.
5. Just The Two Of Us
While VDay can be great for public proposals, it can also be the perfect setting for a more intimate engagement. Holiday proposals (Christmas is #1) can be ideal if you want to have tons of family around. But it can also mean rushing from place to place with sugared-up kiddos and wrapping paper everywhere. It doesn’t exactly scream intimate romance.
Instead, why not plan a quiet dinner, a romantic movie night, or a cuddled-up weekend of camping under the stars? Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse for a quiet night for two.
6. It’s Ok To Be Extra
Love a little over-the-top moment? Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to go extra for your engagement. Go ahead, pick the fanciest restaurant in town, and the best table in the house. Want to pile on every romantic cliche you’ve ever dreamed of? Go for it! Put that ring in a glass of champagne, and have the waiter serve a diamond for dessert. Why not? It’s your main character moment. Live it. You can literally pull out all the stops.
However, we recommend using the cheesy tropes as a cover for the real deal. You might have more fun with the added surprise. Why not have the champagne show up sans the extra sparkle, then pick your magic moment to get down on one knee?
7. Easy-Peasy
Ok, so easy doesn’t necessarily scream romance, but hear us out. Valentine’s Day does. The general vibe of the day is already high-key lovey-dovey, making it easy to set the mood. Pick an event that’s all done up, or rely on the romance of the day to make any date you might have planned extra special.
If you’ve been struggling with something creative, why not lean into the most romantic day of the year? It’s called working smarter. Also, VDay is a total vibe, so you might as well cash in on those cute little candy hearts.
You Do You Two
The most important part about any proposal–VDay or otherwise–is to be you, and that goes for her too. There are a few things to consider about a Valentine's engagement before you cue the glitter cannon and drop to one knee.
• Does she love romance? If she hates the holiday, it’s probably better to steer clear. There’s always next weekend.
• Does she love a dress-up moment? If she loves getting all dolled up, consider taking her somewhere fancy. She’ll probably want to look her best for photos.
• Is she all about an intimate moment? Think about her. Does she want a big to-do or a quiet dinner at home?
• Don’t overdo it. This is your moment too. Don’t stress yourself out by planning too many details.
• Go with the flow. Things happen. Sometimes magical, sometimes not so much. It’s all part of the story, so be sure to go with the flow and don’t sweat the small stuff. Things never go perfectly to plan, so you might as well enjoy the ride.
Ready For Some Romance?
People have all sorts of different feels when it comes to Valentine’s day, but one thing’s for sure, you can’t beat the romance.
Whether you’re into making it a big event, an intimate moment, or a really big romantic to-do, why not get engaged on Valentine’s day? It’s got all the right vibes and abundant opportunities for warm fuzzy feels. All you’ve got to bring is the diamond ring. Don’t you love love?
