Watch this elaborate surprise proposal bring bride-to-be to tears
The night began with Loren Echivarre thinking she was just on another romantic date. Luke took them to Candlelight, a live orchestra performance bathed in candlelight. Dressed to the nines, the two were waiting to go in when someone approached them.
A "photographer for Candlelight" asked if they would be willing to take a few pictures in the theater for advertisements. However, the employee was actually wedding photographer Parker Stehlow, in cahoots with Luke.
Luke and Loren were led into the theater to pose for photos. An orchestra and a few team members were there to direct them, but Loren had no idea they were in on the surprise.
Watch this soon-to-be bride be stunned by an elaborate surprise proposal!
Suddenly, the orchestra began playing "Avatar's Love," the song the couple had discussed using for their walk down the aisle. Then Luke told his stunned girlfriend it was all for her.
"I'm going to propose right now," he said.
As the music swelled, their emotions rose too, and Luke popped the question.
'Yes — a million times yes!' Loren replied.
The romantic proposal went viral when Parker posted the original video getting over 43 million views.
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Watch this elaborate surprise proposal bring bride-to-be to tears
Luke Everett had the chance to pull off the most romantic gesture ever — and he did! The night began with Loren Echivarre thinking she was just on another romantic date. Luke took them to Candlelight, a live orchestra performance bathed in candlelight. Dressed to the nines, the two were waiting to go in when someone approached them. A "photographer for Candlelight" asked if they would be willing to take a few pictures in the theater for advertisements. However, the employee was actually wedding photographer Parker Stehlow, in cahoots with Luke. Luke and Loren were led into the theater to pose for photos. An orchestra and a few team members were there to direct them, but Loren had no idea they were in on the surprise. Watch this soon-to-be bride be stunned by an elaborate surprise proposal! Suddenly, the orchestra began playing "Avatar's Love," the song the couple had discussed using for their walk down the aisle. Then Luke told his stunned girlfriend it was all for her. "I'm going to propose right now," he said. As the music swelled, their emotions rose too, and Luke popped the question. 'Yes — a million times yes!' Loren replied. The romantic proposal went viral when Parker posted the original video getting over 43 million views. Humankind is your go-to spot for good news! Click here to submit your uplifting, cute, or inspiring video moments for us to feature. Also, click here to subscribe to our newsletter bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox.
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