It’s the holiday season— also known as “Engagement Season” in the wedding world! Yes, seriously!
The top four proposal dates of the whole year are Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day, in their respective order. With around 40% of engagements between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day, you are in good company if you’re contemplating popping the question for a holiday season engagement! We at Piney River Ranch are eager to celebrate with all the lovebirds and take their commitment to the next level this holiday season! We still have 2025 dates available and will open our 2026 calendar for bookings in January.
There are tons of things to consider about getting engaged during the most wonderful time of the year, so we’ve outlined the good, the bad, and the beautiful of holiday engagements!
THE GOOD
The holidays can be one of the best times to pop the question. Not only is it a time of year that is festive and heartwarming for many of us, but it’s also a great time to get engaged with family and loved ones nearby to celebrate afterward! With Christmas and New Years all happening within the next 3 weeks, there are often several naturally occurring times that your friends and family may be planning to gather already. This is an important detail for couples who want to be able to celebrate their new engagement (and show off that sparkly engagement ring!) with their family and close friends.
THE BAD
Despite the many reasons a holiday engagement is a great idea, there are several reasons it may not be a good fit for you and your soon-to-be fiancé. While some couples love layering their special engagement story onto an already established holiday, other couples may not want to share the date, so to speak. There is also SO much going on during the holidays, it may feel like your engagement could get lost in the shuffle. In the same vein, loved ones could already be traveling or otherwise booked, meaning any spontaneous celebrating may need to wait.
THE BEAUTIFUL
With all the twinkly lights, cozy décor and the possibility of a fresh blanket of snow, there’s no doubt that the holidays may be the most beautiful time of the year to get engaged! Plus, since it’s a season that we expect to take photos, etc., it’s more likely that you’ll be looking fab in your proposal photos!
Whether you get engaged during the holidays or choose a different season, Piney River Ranch is here for you and would love to start planning your wedding, rehearsal dinner, bachelor or bachelorette party! We have custom packages available for up to 200 guests, and you’re sure to love the personalized touch that our team will create making it the best day of your life.
For further information on creating the wedding of your dreams please email us at events@pineyriverranch.com
Photography Credit:
Haley Hawn | Documentary Destination Wedding Photographer
Colorado & Destination Wedding Photographers | Ali & Garrett Wedding Photographers