New York Is One of the Top States for Valentine’s Day Proposals

If you live in New York and feel like everyone is getting engaged this time of year, you’re not imagining it. New data shows New York ranks second highest in the entire country for Valentine’s Day proposal likelihood this year. Only one state ranks higher. That means New York is a major hotspot for popping the question as Valentine's Day get closer.

Engagement Searches Are Spiking Across New York

Walters Wedding Estates took a look at engagement ring shopping and proposal planning searches from November through January. New York stood out big time as the state scored more than double the national average for engagement related searches.

Why February Is Prime Proposal Season

Valentine’s Day has always been one of the most popular proposal dates of the year. According to The Knot, most people buy an engagement ring four months or less before proposing. That makes November through January searches a strong clue that February proposals are coming especially in New York.

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New Yorkers Have a Clear Ring Style Favorite

The study also looked at what kinds of engagement rings people in each state are searching for most. In New York, round cut diamonds and gold bands topped the list. That means if you’re scrolling social media and seeing lots of “I said yes” posts this Valentine’s Day, chances are you’ll spot a classic round stone on a gold ring.

What This Says About Love in New York

New York is known for moving fast, but when it comes to engagements, people love tradition. The popularity of classic ring styles along with the high proposal rate shows that many New Yorkers are planning their meaningful moments this Valentine’s season. February is shaping up to be a busy month for engagements across the state.

To see how other states ranked, along with which state beat out New York, go here.