UK Wedding News
28/02/2012
This year is proving no exception, with new research, from American Express Platinum Cashback Credit Card, revealing that more than 1.3 million unmarried British women would be prepared to propose to their current partner, of which around 200,000 would choose the Leap Day on which to pop the question.
With 29 per cent of people knowing a woman who has initiated a marriage proposal -8 per cent of women having done so themselves - this trend is increasingly commonplace among modern British couples. The majority of those asked (31 per cent) support female proposals and believe more women should take the plunge.
However, almost one in three (32 per cent) women feel the groom-to-be should not be presented with a ring at the proposal, with only 22 per cent suggesting a 'man-gagement' ring as a suitable offering. Yet when it comes to the woman's engagement ring, 53 per cent of women think their ring should be paid for by both parties. However most men (39 per cent) think the man should foot the bill regardless of who proposes.
A question of timing
The marriage debate rages on, as the research finds that men are happy to get engaged after a relatively brief period; 30 per cent of men think it is acceptable to get engaged before the first anniversary of the relationship. However, the majority of women (36 per cent) say two years is a more appropriate length of time.
Although the genders differ on when to get engaged, three quarters (76 per cent) of Britons agree that couples in a lasting and committed relationship should have joint finances. The majority of the older generation - those aged 45 and over - believe it is most acceptable for couples to have joint finances only after marriage (35 per cent), while the majority of people aged 18-44 (27 per cent) said that in this day-and-age it is advisable for people to have joint finances when they share a flat or house together.
(GK)
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Women Across The UK Are Preparing To Pop The Question
Each leap year brings with it, not only an extra day to February, but an age-old tradition where women propose marriage to men.This year is proving no exception, with new research, from American Express Platinum Cashback Credit Card, revealing that more than 1.3 million unmarried British women would be prepared to propose to their current partner, of which around 200,000 would choose the Leap Day on which to pop the question.
With 29 per cent of people knowing a woman who has initiated a marriage proposal -8 per cent of women having done so themselves - this trend is increasingly commonplace among modern British couples. The majority of those asked (31 per cent) support female proposals and believe more women should take the plunge.
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However, almost one in three (32 per cent) women feel the groom-to-be should not be presented with a ring at the proposal, with only 22 per cent suggesting a 'man-gagement' ring as a suitable offering. Yet when it comes to the woman's engagement ring, 53 per cent of women think their ring should be paid for by both parties. However most men (39 per cent) think the man should foot the bill regardless of who proposes.
A question of timing
The marriage debate rages on, as the research finds that men are happy to get engaged after a relatively brief period; 30 per cent of men think it is acceptable to get engaged before the first anniversary of the relationship. However, the majority of women (36 per cent) say two years is a more appropriate length of time.
Although the genders differ on when to get engaged, three quarters (76 per cent) of Britons agree that couples in a lasting and committed relationship should have joint finances. The majority of the older generation - those aged 45 and over - believe it is most acceptable for couples to have joint finances only after marriage (35 per cent), while the majority of people aged 18-44 (27 per cent) said that in this day-and-age it is advisable for people to have joint finances when they share a flat or house together.
(GK)
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