220,000 Valentine’s Day Proposals

The numbers aren’t in for 2012 yet, but according to save the date cards, and on and on.

Lest you get too stressed out, let’s consider some other interesting Valentine’s Day factoids …

• 82% of people would like an “experience” instead of a gift for the romantic holiday.
• 8 billion Sweethearts Conversation Hearts are manufactured each year by the New England Confectionery Company.
• 15% of women send themselves flowers on Cupid’s favorite day.
• 65% of all Valentine’s Day gifts are greeting cards.
• $367 million spent on Valentine’s Day gifts for pets each year.

We hope that yours was a great day to remember, too. And, if you were one of those who just got engaged: CONGRATULATIONS!