MTV Website Special:
Love, a family gathering, a planned proposal, and a diamond ring the “bride” dreams of wearing until old age. Proposals are not new in Lebanon, but what’s striking is the recent surge in young people taking this step. Social media is filled with “proposal” videos and pictures on a daily basis.
Dareen Abi Hana, owner of a Lebanese party and event organizer, notes that “in the past few years, event organization was mainly focused on weddings. However, proposals have gained popularity, reaching a peak where we see more and more requests.” In an interview with MTV, she revealed that “the cost of organizing a proposal ranges from $3,000, taking into account the cost of roses, candles, candy molds, innovative decorations, and photography, to tens of thousands of dollars depending on the “groom’s” requirements. For example, someone wants a thousand roses, while another wants to propose on a plane. The cost for both scenarios will be high.”
Abiy noted that “the economic crisis has not affected the growing demand for organizing these parties. The widespread popularity of this phenomenon is fueled by social networking sites, where people boast regarding their parties and events. The influence of these sites motivates some to organize large and innovative parties.”
Are these requests a surprise for the ‘bride’ or more of a staged event? Abhi answers, “75% of the time, when a young man and a girl attend an event together, it’s not a surprise for them but more of a celebration. However, we have also witnessed genuine surprises in marriage proposals where the bride’s ‘yes’ is spontaneous and heartfelt.”
The initial “blessing” now costs thousands of dollars in Lebanon, in addition to the high price of the engagement ring. All this happens before the ultimate step, the eternal “blessing” that costs even more. The most important thing is that this love is real, which can only be harvested decades following the “post” and 10,000 roses…
MTV Website Special:
Love, a meeting with family, an imaginary proposal and a diamond ring that the “bride” dreams of wearing until old age. Proposals are not a new phenomenon in Lebanon, but what is striking is the recent surge in young people taking this eternal step, to the point that there is no shortage of “proposal” videos and pictures on social media pages. Daily Basis.
The Rise of Elaborate Proposals in Lebanon
Dareen Abi Hana, owner of a Lebanese party and event organizer, explains that “in the past few years, the organization of events was limited to the most important occasions, which were weddings. Over time, this phenomenon has emerged. Proposals became popular in Lebanon until it reached its peak and we began to see more and more requests.” In an interview with MTV, she revealed that “the cost of organizing a proposal ranges from $3,000, taking into account the price of roses, candles, candy molds, innovative decorations and photography, to tens of thousands of dollars depending on the requirements of the “groom”. For example, someone wants ten thousand roses, and someone wants to extend his hand to his beloved on the plane, and of course, the cost of both cases will be high. “
Economic Impact and Social Media Influence
Abi Hana noted that “the economic crisis has not affected the growing demand for organizing such parties,” considering that “what has led to the widespread popularity of this phenomenon is the world of social networking sites, where some people brag regarding their parties and events, and the influence of these sites is a motivation for some people to organize large and innovative parties.”
The Surprise Factor: A Celebration or a Drama?
Are these requests a surprise for the ‘bride’ or does it become more of a drama? Abi Hana answers, “75% of the time when a young man and a girl attend an event together, it is not a surprise for them but more of a celebration. But we have also seen quite a few surprises in marriage requests where the bride’s ‘yes’ is spontaneous and touching.”
The Cost of Love in Lebanon
The initial “blessing” now costs thousands of dollars in Lebanon, in addition to the high price of the engagement ring. All of this occurs before the greatest step, which is the eternal “blessing” that costs even more. The most important thing is that this love is real, which can only be harvested decades following the “post” and 10,000 roses…
Cost Breakdown:
| Item | Estimated Cost ($) |
|---|---|
| Roses (1000) | 1000-2000 |
| Candles | 200-500 |
| Candy Molds | 100-300 |
| Innovative Decorations | 500-1000 |
| Photography | 500-1000 |
| Engagement Ring | 1000-5000+ |
Factors Affecting Cost:
- Location: A proposal at a luxurious hotel or restaurant will cost more than one at a park or garden.
- Theme: A themed proposal with elaborate decorations and entertainment will be more expensive.
- Number of Guests: A larger guest list will increase costs.
- Personalization: Customized decorations, gifts, and entertainment can significantly increase the cost.
Conclusion
While the trend of elaborate proposals in Lebanon adds excitement and spectacle to engagements, it’s important to remember that the true essence of love goes beyond lavish displays. Ultimately, the most important factor is the genuine connection between two individuals, regardless of the cost or the scale of the proposal. It’s a celebration of love, but love itself shouldn’t be a competition to create the most extravagant proposal.
