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Proposal ideas for 2022
With a new year comes new trends, including how to propose
As trends often do, wedding proposal ideas are expected to slightly shift in 2022. This means that future fiancés will once again have to get creative in how they present an engage- ment ring to their sweetie. Now, it’s time to mix it up from how others proposed in 2021! According to Southern Living Magazine, as far as ring shop- ping goes, one thing is for certain — shopping locally will be more popular in 2022. Local gem makers are truly stepping up their game and starting to become real competition for larger, well-known diamond companies. Additionally, using a family heirloom diamond is an increasingly popular idea. Not only does it save money, but it also adds sentimental value to the passing along of the stone. Another trend in 2022 is that more engagement rings will include stones that are not classic diamonds. Lab-made dia- monds, birthstones, and other gemstones such as Opals, Morganite, and Moissanite are growing in popularity as more people venture out from a traditional engagement ring style. Following 2021 and 2020, it is natural that as far as propos- als go, large, flashy overtures are on the way out and inti- mate, meaningful proposals are coming back in style. Goodbye flash mobs, and hello candlelit confessions for two. A few examples of proposals that we will likely see more of in 2022 are proposals along tranquil hiking trails, serene beachsides, and cozy, romantic dinners. After the pandemic, these private, meaningful proposals seem to be more popular and very well-received. After all, what’s better than the per- son you love confessing their feelings for you in a beautiful and intimate location?
tricks — like somehow teaching a pup to carry the box in their mouth to conduct the proposal — the whole shebang. These cute and quirky proposals are fun, light-hearted, and incorporate your furry friend — something that is often very meaningful to both parties. As the world slowly begins opening concert halls and venues again, many people are also beginning to ask their loved ones to marry them at music shows and events. People are ecstatic over the ability to get back out there and see their favorite bands and entertainers perform again, and on-stage proposals are ramping up. There will be much more of this in 2022. When a proposal ties in an artist that is special to the couple, it is a wonderful opportunity to create an unforgetta- ble and unique experience. Many entertainers love this idea, too! Plan far enough ahead, and your favorite artist might even get involved by bringing you on-stage and asking your loved one to marry you. Video proposals are also gaining popularity. This could be a video slideshow of your favorite memories with your partner ending in a proposal, a video of you proclaiming your love to your partner ending in a proposal, or a fun, interactive idea that’s part video, part real-life proposal. In this day and age, we can use technology to our benefit in many different ways, and a marriage proposal is one of them. This will make your partner feel special — as a lot of effort goes into this style proposal. It will also be a keepsake that the two of you can watch together for years to come. Whether you’re planning a proposal or trying to pass along the hint, there are so many fun trends coming up in 2022. From romantic dinners to tranquil vacations and homemade videos, we can’t wait to see what the new year brings for newly engaged couples!
Proposals involving pets are also making an adorable come- back. We’re talking ring boxes tied to dog collars and all the
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