2018 was jam-packed with one unforgettable proposal after the other (and we’re not talking about baldwin and the biebs.) So, this holiday season… we’re taking a walk down memory lane and sharing the top 10 most memorable proposals of the year! Get ready for some serious waterworks over here guys, ’cause these stories are more emotional and romantic than a Nicholas Sparks novel. It’s official – 2019 has some BIG shoes to fill.
1. This insanely adorable proposal went VIRAL this year – and for good reason. Since their love for the Harry Potter books brought them together when they first started dating, Heather knew she wanted to incorporate everyone’s favorite magical tale into the proposal. They were dressed up as Malfoy and Astoria Greengrass (who get married in the books!) for a halloween party – which made for the most perfect timing! Heather had Kelsey’s friends in on the proposal who brought Kelsey from one Little Free Library to the next. A Harry Potter book, another best friend and a letter from Heather were all waiting for her at each Little Free Library, until she was finally lead to meet Heather on the rooftop where the Halloween party was being held. Heather proposed with a beautiful ring in a little blue box and the fourth Harry Potter book that she had designed to spell out “Marry Me” in the pages. As if that wasn’t amazing enough – J.K. Rowling herself tweeted them congratulations a few days later! Talk about some serious Potter magic!
2. This bride-to-be just couldn’t hold back her hysterical laughter when her man, Billy, proposed surrounded by the most breathtaking Santorini backdrop – its what she does whenever she gets super nervous! We love when a bride is genuinely so surprised when her S.O. pops the question – Chetti truly didn’t see this one coming and her adorable reaction landed them a spot on our top 10!
3. Marcus had an entire night planned to propose to Molly at the iconic fountain in Forsyth Park and we’re getting major The Notebook vibes. Marcus hired a driver to bring them to their destination and a photographer to capture the moment – it was truly so romantic and well thought out. Our favorite part? The wow-worthy platinum, cushion cut engagement ring Marcus picked out for Molly – nothing but the best for his girl! There are so many reasons why we’re obsessed with platinum engagement rings. Not only are they special because platinum is naturally white and won’t fade overtime, but it also symbolizes a relationship that will endure. Platinum is strong and rare – just like the love shared between you and your partner.
4. When a couples shoot in Paris turns into a full blown surprise proposal! This guy truly thought of everything when it came to planning his proposal to Leah – right down to asking her best friends to help her find the perfect dress for their “photoshoot” prior to the trip… now that’s the kind of thing every girl needs! Well done, Olabode, well done.
5. Okay you guys this is seriously the cutest and funniest story ever – we’re weeping over here. Right in the middle of Robert’s proposal to Kritzie on a bridge in Venice… the ring fell right out of it’s box and dropped into the canal! The sweetest part of it all was that Kritzie couldn’t care less about the ring dropping, nothing could her bring her down from the overwhelming happiness she was feeling in that moment. Lucky for them, the ring was retrieved from the canal and ended up safely on Kritzie’s finger (forever!!)
6. Since Ryan missed spending the 4th of July with Krista – he lit up the sky for Krista with his own firework show to make up for it. With a little help from his friend, Ryan popped the question under a handmade gazebo covered in twinkle lights, tea lights in paper bags, a 4 minute slideshow video and a firework show for the grand finale. Yup – an all around PERFECT proposal.
7. This “bride” thought she was modeling for an editorial shoot, but little did she know… the entire day was made just for her! Every detail of the shoot was made perfectly to incorporate elements that represented Michael and Ainsley and their unique relationship. It safe to say the results couldn’t have turned out any more beautiful!
8. Aman wasn’t going to let a snowstorm and a missed flight stop him from proposing to the love of his life, Satnam. After 20 hours of travel, Satnam’s fairytale proposal was just around the corner. In the tiny mountain village of Hallstatt, Austria, Aman got down on one knee and asked the most important question of his life. The proposal was complete with a romantic table for two, the most amazing scenery and a professional photographer to capture the moment!
9. It was 17 degrees, they had just hiked a very long way to the beautiful view at Mills Lake and Andrew had a secret plan brewing. Before they headed back down the mountain, Andrew asked their friends to take a picture of them facing the mountains (not at each other so Jules couldn’t see him!), right then and there… Andrew got down one knee and asked Jules to marry him! She couldn’t have been happier, more surprised or more excited to get down the mountain to celebrate over some warm matcha lattes (haha!!)
10. During this photoshoot turned surprise proposal – Austyn was literally so caught off guard and excited that she literally asked the photographer “am i dreaming or is this really real life?!… I mean, how stinkin’ cute is that!!! David had their photographer reach out to Austyn through instagram DM to see if she would be interested in “collaborating together for a style shoot for her photography portfolio”… aka, “you’re getting married girl!!” We’re so obsessed with this adorable proposal.