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%