The Proposal Remains Precious

While the form of a dream wedding may have changed, almost all (88%) respondents agree that staging a proposal is of critical importance to them, and here again, the concept of intimacy is highlighted. Three in four respondents would like the proposal to take place privately, and over half (53%) enjoy a moment of "just the two of us." A grand showcase in an open environment is no longer the way to win the heart.

An Engagement Ring Remains a "Must-Have"

The survey indicates that the vast majority (81%) of respondents see engagement rings as the most important detail of all, a statistic that remains unchanged from the pre-pandemic level. This ritual is followed in importance by pre-wedding photos (70%) and wedding dresses (54%). On the other hand, pre-wedding bridal showers, wedding banquets and honeymoons have become less important.

When it comes to the selection of the engagement ring, nearly all (94%) women express a strong desire to be involved in handpicking the right ring. Top considerations when selecting the engagement ring include the conventional 4Cs (colour, clarity, carat and cut) (75%), and natural diamonds are preferred by most respondents (62%). Nearly half of modern brides-to-be (47%) are also thinking about the origin or certificate of their diamonds, wishing to be confident that their precious diamonds come from ethical sources. As we have seen across different surveys globally, it is the youngest respondents (18-24) leading the charge in prioritizing the origin of their diamonds.

Methodology

Commissioned by De Beers Group, the pre-bridal Survey was conducted by Nielsen in July 2022 through a number of selected social media channels, with a total of 888 female respondents, age 18-44. Most of the participants (72%) were either engaged or in a serious relationship. The design and data analysis of the survey were engineered by Nielsen.

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References

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