If you're thinking about popping the question in 2014, perhaps you may want to consider posting the question. Or maybe even tweeting it.
A recent survey from British events company Chillisauce found that 15% of women in the UK would prefer that a man propose to them via a tech device. Of that 15%, 40% chose social media as their tech medium of choice, while 35% selected a proposal "over the phone."
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The survey included responses from 7,000 people in the UK. The data touched on a number of engagement-related topics, such as the best holiday for proposals (Christmas Eve), and whether women should propose to men (65% of men said "no").
Women also showed little interest in proposals through song (6%), dance (6%) or poem (6%).
Even if the world is becoming more tech-savvy, some old-fashioned traditions still hang tough. The most desirable way a man can propose to a woman: simply saying "Will you marry me?" — a strategy preferred by 51% of female respondents.
Chilisauce is a London-based events company that plans "stag weekends" for guys and "hen nights" for girls; it also organizes corporate events and team-building days. The study was meant to shed light on Chillisauce's clientele, a spokesperson told Mashable, as the company orchestrates "hundreds of thousands" of stag and hen events each year.
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Now going on 50 million views, this wedding video went about as viral as it possibly could. What made it such a hit? The unorthodox fun of dancing down the aisle to a great pop song -- and the sheer joy of the occasion shining through. It has even spawned parodies, resurrected a career and was paid homage on The Office.
It looks as if the entire wedding party practiced pretty hard for this Gorillaz number. Bonus points for the inclusion of some sweet robot moves.
This couple keeps it tight with their chosen medley of songs, all “crazy” themed, as they crank out some superb steps on their special day.
Each member of the wedding party gets their own entrance theme as they make their way down the dry ice-filled aisle. We wouldn't attempt to elbow in on the dance floor at this reception.
Music Playlist:
Michael Jackson Thriller!
Jon Bon Jovi Dead or Alive -Aaron's (Grooms) part
Deee-Lite Groove is in the Heart -AJ's dance
White Zombie - Super Charger -John's dance
Jamie Foxx Feat. T-Pain & Busta Rhymes & Lil'Wyane - Blame It (Remix) - Gary's Dance
Flo-Rida Feat. T-Pain - Low -Summer's Dance
Justin Timberlake Sexy Back -Kelly's Dance
Vangelis Chariots of Fire -Khara & Amy
Madonna Like A Virgin -Jo's Dance part 1
Madonna Papa Dont Preach -Jo's Dance part 1
Britney Spears - Circus -Christy's Dance
Right Said Fred Too Sexy -Brooke's dance
Lady Ga Ga Just Dance -Demia's dance
Madonna Material Girl -Karmen's dance
Tag Team - Whoomp , there it is -Heide's dance
Shania Twain Feel Like A Woman -Peter's dance part 1
Jay-Z - Public Service Annoucement (Kiss) -Peter's dance part 2
Darude - Sandstorm -Collin's dance (ring bearer)
Michael Jackson - Pretty Young Thing - -Taylor's dance (flower girl)
Chaka Kahn - Ain't Nobody -Teri's (brides) entrance
Fergie - Clumsy -bride trips over dancer
Christina Aguilera - Car Wash -last song
Nobody puts Baby in the corner at this celebration. This British couple painstakingly recreate the famous Swayze/Grey dance from the finale of Dirty Dancing, including (unlike some other DD wedding sequences) the bride's dress, which is tailor-made to look like the one from the movie.
A YouTube classic, this couple's hip hop interlude (which starts with the wonderful line "I like big butts and I cannot lie") and wacky dance routine is juxtaposed quite spectacularly to the romantic slow dance it interrupts.
A surprise to the wedding guests, this couple executes a fantastic routine, and they appear to have lots of fun doing it -- which makes all the difference.
Monika & Nicholas were married 5/31/08 and put together this amazing dance which was a surprise to all their guests!
As Jack Johnson's mellow tones fade out, this funky couple hit it with a bit of MJ, much the obvious delight of the crowd. Some nifty moves from both the bride and groom have helped this clip surpass 12 million views.
Norm and Renee's Wedding First Dance: This is how we kicked off the reception. No one really knew what we were about to do after a couple of minutes into the Jack Johnson song. We thought is was something original and we choreographed it ourselves.
This wedding dance is bonkers — a full-on girls versus boys dance-off. We have to say we think the boys might be victorious here, but everyone’s a winner when you’re having that much fun.
Technically, this isn’t a wedding dance as it’s a 10th anniversary celebration, hence the bonus status. Be sure to keep watching until the kids join in, at which point it goes from good to great.