Our Irish Engagement Survey Results

Where it happens, how it happens and whether there are fireworks involved!

Here are the results of our One Fab Day Irish Engagement Survey! We think you'll agree that Irish proposers are doing a pretty stand-up job of popping the question, even if they're not into the bells and whistles!

Q1. When did you get engaged?
Festive season 18%
Birthday, anniversary or other special occasion 17%
Valentine's Day less than 1%
Weekend 30%
Weekday 22%
Other 12%

Q2. Where did you get engaged?
At home 20%
On holiday 33%
At a restaurant 2%
The countryside 5%
A scenic spot 23%
A sentimental spot 17%

Q3. How long were you together before getting engaged?
Less than 6 months 1%
1-2 years 16%
3-5 years 44%
7-10 years 28%
10 years + 11%

Q4. Was it a surprise?
Yes 86%
No 14%

Q5. Had you discussed getting engaged in advance?
Yes 69%
No 31%

Q6. Did your partner get down on one knee?
Yes 77%
No 23%

Q7. Which of the following 'romantic' items, if any, appeared at your proposal?
Champagne 20%
Flowers 3%
Chocolates 1%
Hotel stay 18%
Candles 3%
Fireworks 1%
Pets 4%
Music 2%
None of these 35%
Other 13%

Q8. Which of the following would you use to describe your engagement?
Over-the-top 2%
Low-key and intimate 89%
Hilarious 6%
A disaster but I said yes 3%

Q9. Did they have a ring?
Yes 57%
No, we picked the ring together afterwards 11%
There was a token ring 28%
Other 4%

Q10. Would you describe your proposal as romantic?
Yes 93%
No 7%

Q11. Did they ask/tell your parents in advance?
Yes 67%
No 33%

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