Are You Ready for Rock Day?

Fun Fact! Did you know that the Big Wedding Industry frequently refers to Valentine’s Day as ‘Rock Day’? Why? The answer is simple – it’s the second most popular day of the year for marriage proposals behind Christmas Day! It is difficult to say exactly how many Valentine proposals there are each year as it tends to vary, but a recent consumer survey by American Express suggests that it could be as many as 6 million worldwide!

Why Are Valentine Proposals so Popular?

When you think about it, Valentine proposals actually make a lot of sense! After all, what better day to ask your sweetheart to marry you than a holiday dedicated to love and romance? I don’t think there are many women out there who would disagree that a diamond ring is a way better Valentine’s Day gift than the traditional chocolates and flowers!

Statistics also show that the Saturday before Valentine’s Day is also a big day for marriage proposals. Some of the suggestions I have seen suggest that this is because people don’t want to be too obvious and decide to make it more of a surprise by popping the question a few days before. However, in my opinion, it likely has more to do with couples choosing to have their Valentine’s date night on a weekend when the big day falls midweek. If that is correct, then these could also be considered Valentine Proposals.

What About Valentine’s Day Weddings?

It’s not just Valentine proposals that are big news in February. Valentine’s Day is also a popular date for small weddings and elopements. If you are considering a Valentine Elopement you still have time to make it happen! Many of our vendors offer special elopement packages on this romantic holiday!

Did you have a Valentine proposal of your own? We would love to hear your story!

By Dave Westfall, the Alternative Wedding Planner