YOUNGER GENERATIONS OPEN TO ‘ALTERNATIVE’ WEDDING RINGS SUCH AS TATTOOS

One in five millennials would be open to tying the knot permanently with a tattoo ring. More than any other generation!

A poll conducted in November of people in serious relationships found 66% would be interested in giving or receiving an engagement ring that doesn’t feature a diamond.

The survey showed that younger generations are most open to alternate rings — 74% of Gen Z and millennials are open to it, while only half of baby boomers agree.

In addition to tattoos (15%), the list of alternate engagement ring focal pieces includes metal (40%), emeralds (37%) and sapphires (36%).

Nearly three in five respondents said they would like to be part of choosing the ring from the get-go, with millennials being the most likely generation to do so (71%).

The survey also explored how couples are planning their engagements throughout the year

For 52% of respondents, the most important parts of the proposal are the personal touches and thoughtfulness.

Two in five place a higher value on what is said during the proposal, and only 25% of respondents think the ring is the most important part.

Traditions like getting down on one knee (51%) and asking their partner’s parents for permission (34%) are still important to respondents no matter their age.

If given the choice, respondents overwhelmingly prefer to be surprised by the proposal, rather than know it’s coming (56% vs 13%).

Respondents also prefer a more intimate setting, with 49% preferring to get engaged in private rather than in public (17%).

Following the engagement, two in five waited less than 15 minutes before telling the first person the news, while 37% waited more than an hour before sharing.

And it seems most people think twice before immediately posting a picture of the ring on Instagram. One in four believe their friends would be offended if they first found out about their engagement through social media.

SWNS