Engagement Party and Ring Trends to Watch Out For
The Wedding Report forecasts nearly two million weddings for 2021 and about 2.5 million couples expected to wed in 2022. A common theme in engagement ring trends is personalization including rings with colored stones such as pink, yellow, or blue sapphires, yellow gold bands, diamond rings which can be stacked, and classic designs with a modern twist.
Virtual shopping for engagement rings has also surfaced largely because it saves time. Stores located in states like Vermont, Washington D.C., Nevada, Colorado, and New Jersey are found to have higher spending on engagement jewelry, whereas Wyoming, Alaska, Nebraska, Kansas, and South Dakota spend less.
Engagement parties have shifted towards sustainability. This means opting for eco-friendly venues, using potted plants instead of cut flowers for decoration, avoiding single-use plastic, and serving food made from locally sourced, sustainable ingredients. Trendy party themes include long barbecue lunches, outdoor pizza parties with wood-fired ovens, outdoor movie nights, and backyard camping parties with tents and bonfires.
The health crisis has emphasized the importance of sustainability, with many couples opting for outdoor parties for better health and safety. Themed parties, such as American barbecue and Italian pizza nights, and personalized engagement rings are in vogue.