{"id":68615,"date":"2020-05-22T09:00:32","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T13:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=68615"},"modified":"2021-07-20T09:20:36","modified_gmt":"2021-07-20T13:20:36","slug":"yes-you-should-celebrate-your-quarantine-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/yes-you-should-celebrate-your-quarantine-engagement","title":{"rendered":"Yes! You SHOULD Celebrate Your Quarantine Engagement!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Early 2020 brought with it the COVID-19 pandemic that has resulted in months of isolation and uncertainty for many \u2013 we have had to adapt to new ways to work as well as not being able to celebrate major life milestones in person. But that doesn\u2019t mean that life needs to be put on hold.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your partner got engaged during quarantine you may be feeling a little awkward about celebrating and it\u2019s completely understandable. In fact, you may be feeling guilty about celebrating especially if you know someone who has personally been affected by the crisis.<\/p>\n<p>But just because the world seems to be ending, doesn\u2019t mean you need to put your life on pause, or downplay significant life moments. So, if you\u2019re wondering if it would be tacky to announce or celebrate your engagement during quarantine, the answer is NO! You should 100% celebrate your big news.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-images\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/engaged.jpg\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"class=\"link-image link-image_wide\" rel=\"gallery\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"full-size-image alignnone wp-image-68842 size-full\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA5OTAgNjYwIiB3aWR0aD0iOTkwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjY2MCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYwNSUyRmVuZ2FnZWQuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9Ijk5MCIgZGF0YS1oPSI2NjAiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" alt=\"quarantine engagement\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\"  \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>There are plenty of reasons that couples get engaged in quarantine. Maybe a special date or anniversary is passing and it cannot be missed, or maybe this whole ordeal has brought them closer than ever. Whatever the reason, attention must be paid.<\/p>\n<p>So, what is the best way to celebrate your quarantine engagement?<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Zoom parties or virtual cocktail hour<\/strong>: We love a good Zoom party and this is a great way to celebrate with your close friends and family, especially if you won\u2019t be able to celebrate in person until after travel bans are lifted (which could be a while)<\/li>\n<li><strong>A fun photo or video announcement<\/strong>: Hire a photographer for a socially distanced photo shoot to announce your engagement. It will help you commemorate a special moment in your relationship and bonus, you\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/4-simple-ways-to-show-your-support-to-the-wedding-industry-during-the-pandemic\">support a local business<\/a> and have some photos to use at future parties!<\/li>\n<li><strong>A belated engagement party<\/strong>: Whether we are in quarantine for three months, or three years, it is important to celebrate with the people you love with an engagement party after the proposal. So, let your nearest and dearest know that as soon as we are all allowed to hang out again, you will toast your big news.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><h3 class=\"related-posts-title toc_show\">You May Also Be Interested In<\/h3><ul class=\"display-posts-listing\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-weddings-planner-favourites-2025\"><img alt=\"innovative wedding ideas covid19, 1\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjYlMkYwMSUyRkVTLUhlYWRlcnMtNTE1LVBob3RvLUNvLTQyNXg0MjUucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1oPSI0MjUiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-weddings-planner-favourites-2025\">Planner Picks: Toronto\u2019s Most Inspiring Weddings of 2025<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-top-wedding-venues-2026\"><img alt=\"innovative wedding ideas covid19, 2\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjUlMkYxMSUyRkVTLUFydGljbGUtSGVhZGVycy1zaG90bGlmZXN0dWRpbzAwMi00MjV4NDI1LmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI0MjUiIGRhdGEtaD0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/toronto-top-wedding-venues-2026\">Toronto\u2019s Top 30 Wedding Venues of 2026<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/4-things-to-keep-in-mind-for-your-home-proposal\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYwNSUyRkhvbWUtcHJvcG9zYWwtMS00MjV4NDI1LmpwZyIgZGF0YS13PSI0MjUiIGRhdGEtaD0iNDI1IiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Home proposal\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/4-things-to-keep-in-mind-for-your-home-proposal\">4 Things to Keep in Mind for Your Home Proposal<\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/innovative-wedding-ideas-covid19\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MjUgNDI1IiB3aWR0aD0iNDI1IiBoZWlnaHQ9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy5ldmVudHNvdXJjZS5jYSUyRmJsb2clMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjAlMkYwNSUyRkxvcmlXYWx0ZW5idXJ5UGhvdG8tMDIwNy0xLTQyNXg0MjUuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjQyNSIgZGF0YS1oPSI0MjUiIGRhdGEtYmlwPSIiPjwvc3ZnPg==\" data-spai=\"1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"COVID wedding ideas\" srcset=\" \" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 768px) 642px, (min-width: 576px) 510px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/innovative-wedding-ideas-covid19\">Innovative &#038; Intimate Wedding Packages for the COVID-19 Pandemic<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n<p>Getting engaged is a big deal, even if your proposal ends up being a little more subdued than you originally planned. 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