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Survey Says Royal Wedding Reflects Engagement Trends

• May 23, 2018
• by Tracey Lyles

While the royal wedding may be over, the excitement surrounding Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s special day still has everyone talking. With over 29 million viewers, 2,640 attendees and an estimated royal price tag of over $45 million — the most anticipated event of the year did not disappoint.

In celebration of the royal wedding, Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Store, conducted an online survey to discover if the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have similarities to the average couple. Although the royal wedding has inspired many future brides and grooms, the survey found that personalization is still key when saying “I do.”

AND THE SURVEY SAYS:

Has Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement ring inspired you with your engagement ring choice or style?

• Yes  23%
• No  77%

Would you incorporate a family heirloom into your ring or have something brand new?

• Family heirloom – it adds sentimental value  36%
• Something new – I want to design my dream ring  64%

Meghan Markle’s ring has a retail value estimated to be upward of $50,000, but that doesn’t include the royalty factor. What is an appropriate engagement ring cost to you?

• $1,000 – $5,000  43%
• $5,000 – $10,000  39%
• $10,000 – $15,000  13%
• $15,000+  5%

When is big, too big? What’s your engagement ring size preference?

• 1 carat or less. No need to spend a lot.  25%
• 1.5 carats  31%
• 2 carats  30%
• The bigger the better. Our love is worth it!  11%
• No diamond – save the money for a house  3%

Meghan Markle’s engagement ring is a cushion cut diamond with two side diamonds flanking the center stone. Would you prefer your engagement ring to be a solitaire or a ring with accents (side diamonds, halos, etc.)?

• Solitaire – the simpler the better  44%
• Accents – I want the whole sha-bang!  56%

The Chapel at Windsor Castle had the pleasure of hosting the royal wedding. Where do you dream about saying “I do”?

• Church – keep it traditional  28%
• Destination wedding  36%
• Local wedding venue  27%
• Backyard wedding  9%

Harry popped the question on November 27, 2017, making it a 6-month engagement. What’s your perfect engagement length?

• Elope the next day!  2%
• 3-6 months  12%
• 6 months to a year  45%
• 1-2 years  33%
• 2+ years  8%

Prince Harry kept the proposal personal and intimate. What type of proposal do you prefer?

• An intimate at-home proposal with just me and my significant other  33%
• Romantic getaway at one of our favorite vacation spots  39%
• In front of our closest friends and family  25%
• At a public event (i.e. concert, sporting event, etc.)  3%

Immediately following the exchange of vows, the royal couple will take a carriage ride through Windsor. As you leave for your big day and hurry off to your wedding night, how do you envision your exit strategy?

• Light up the walkway with sparklers  45%
• Send off chinese lanterns in the sky  16%
• Throwing of traditional rice  10%
• Drive off in a fancy getaway car  29%

With the royal wedding taking place in the middle of the night for the most of us, do you plan on tuning in to watch?

• Absolutely, I have to watch the first American princess tie the knot  48%
• Heck no, I care about my sleep too much  52%

The royal wedding trends survey was taken by Robbins Brothers’ email and social media subscribers. There were a total of 626 participants, including 420 women and 206 men. The majority of participants ranged from 25-44 years old and are seriously dating, engaged or married. Respondents were surveyed between May 18 and May 20, 2018.

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Tracey Lyles

A hopeful romantic and enthusiastic UCLA grad, Tracey serves as Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Robbins Brothers. For leisure she enjoys shopping, dancing, hosting parties for family & friends and staying abreast of the latest celebrity news.

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