Searches for engagement rings for women have increased by 250% from last year, with more of us looking to buy online. Searches for ‘how much should I spend on an engagement ring?’ have increased by 350% over the last year, meaning lots of us are looking for inspiration on how to execute the perfect proposal!
Whether you’d planned to propose at the top of the Empire State Building, on a tropical beach - or if you want to pop the question closer to home, this study reveals Instagram’s trending proposal spots all over the world for Christmas.
The top 20 most Instagrammable places to propose in the world!
| RANK | LOCATION | NUMBER OF HASHTAGS |
| 1 | Santorini, Greece | 7,000,000 |
| 2 | Eiffel Tower, Paris | 6,700,000 |
| 3 | Times Square, NYC | 4,500,000 |
| 4 | London Eye, UK | 3,300,000 |
| 5 | Empire State Building, NYC | 2,900,000 |
| 6 | Cinque Terre, Italy | 2,200,000 |
| 7 | The Shard, UK | 809,000 |
| 8 | Bryant Park, NYC | 662,000 |
| 9 | Red Rock Canyon, Nevada | 491,000 |
| 10 | Bellagio Fountain, Las Vegas | 381,000 |
| 11 | Yorkminster, UK | 179,000 |
| 12 | Calton Hill, Scotland | 161,000 |
| 13 | The Louvre, Paris | 130,000 |
| 14 | St Michaels Mount, UK | 125,000 |
| 15 | Disney World | 58,800 |
| 16 | Aira Force, Lake District | 26,900 |
| 17 | Juliet's Balcony, Italy | 13,700 |
| 18 | Surprise View, Peak District | 12,200 |
| 19 | Ithaa Underwater, Maldives | 5,000 |
| 20 | I love you wall, Paris | 4,100 |
1. Santorini is the most Instagrammable proposal spot in the world
Taking first place is Santorini in Greece. This picturesque hotspot is known for its movie-worthy sunsets and loved up couples just can’t get enough. This number one proposal destination raked in a whopping 7,000,000 Instagram hashtags. With romantic views like these, who wouldn’t feel the urge to get down on one knee?
2. Eiffel Tower, Paris
Universally recognised as the city of love, Paris certainly has its romantic perks. The Eiffel Tower, located in the heart of Paris, is the second most Instagrammable proposal spot in the world with an impressive 6,700,000 hashtags.
3. Times Square, New York City
Coming in third place with 4,500,000 hashtags on Instagram, Times Square is famed for its location in the heart of NYC. What makes this location the perfect proposal spot at Christmas time? Its snowy backdrop creating the most Instaworthy atmosphere.
4. London Eye, UK
Float up in a bubble and promise forever to your love - and with prosecco fizzing away in the background, you can raise a glass while swooning over the city. 3,300,000 hashtags place it firmly at 4th place on our scoreboard.
5. Empire State Building, NYC
We’ve got it on good authority it’s the place where dreams are made of, and 2,900,000 hashtags might agree! With all the films and songs its featured in, it will make your proposal truly unforgettable.
If you’re in need of some engagement ring inspiration, or a little bit of spending money for your trip, we specialise in fine jewellery and hold a wide variety of currency. Visit us online or in-store and let us help you get ready to ask once of the biggest, most special questions of your life.
Methodology
We analysed the most hashtagged Instagram locations around the world to find the most instagrammable proposal destinations for UK residents looking to propose in 2021.
All hashtag numbers were correct as of November 2021
If you’re in need of some engagement ring inspiration, or a little bit of spending money for your trip, we specialise in fine jewellery and hold a wide variety of currency. Visit us online or in-store and let us help you get ready to ask one of the biggest, most special questions of your life.
