There is a blog floating around Facebook encouraging people to focus on the marriage and not so much the proposal. I agree. Even with absolute no marriage experience, I'm completely confident that more time should be spent preparing for the marriage as compared to the proposal. I know that some women get suckered into the hype of a proposal and lose focus on the relationship. I also know that single women can get lost watching youtube proposals setting their expectations so high that any guy would come up short trying to meet them. I think it's unhealthy for a girl to give a guy a list of demands for a proposal because I would like to think that when it's right, the way he proposes doesn't matter.
On the other hand, I'm a sucker for a good proposal. I know I have to be careful not to take someone else's proposal and let it become my own expectations, but I would like to think I can be content with my own marital status while still being completely happy for someone else's fairytale moment. I feel a little better about the state of the world when I see people getting engaged rather than committing crimes or falling victim to another natural disaster. There's some comfort in seeing love rather than hate.
Sometimes I need a good proposal binge and I have a few go-tos… I'm here to help you sort through all of the youtube proposals that claim to the best EVER!
Overall
Kandace + Corbin - This is probably one of my absolute favorites. The video itself is great, let alone the proposal. Corbin sets the perfect scene, pulls off the surprise element and delivers the best speech. I always love when family and friends are in on the surprise and can be there to celebrate.
Will and Alison - I'm definitely biased when it comes to this one. Knowing Will makes this engagement more meaningful… and when the videographer's my bro-in-law, I have to give him a shout out. I love the planning that went into this and the way Barton was able to capture the day despite difficult camera shots! Washing her feet was the cherry on top.
Big Productions
Matt and Ginny - One of the most popular youtube proposals… Matt made things difficult for the rest of the world. He nails the surprise aspect, has a quality movie trailer produced and throws in some humor on top of it. You always get bonus points for asking the dad too. The problem would be all of the copycats...
Justin Baldoni - This guy cheats a little bit since he's an actor with access to better resources than the average person. It's long… 27 minutes long… but he puts together a pretty sweet short film with a great message and surprises her with family. He did good.
Jesus
Gorilla Gun Man - This one is an oldie but a goodie. I love FCA so you know I have to love any kind of FCA proposal. I'm not such a fan of the proposal in front of thousands of sports fans that you don't know… but proposing in front of tons of kids who love you is pretty cool. He didn't even have to give a speech… but her surprise and the mass support makes this one of my favorites.
Love is a Violent Flame - I am very sure this would never happen to me because no guy in his right mind would let me sing with him in front of people. :) The fact that he can turn a simple worship experience into a proposal with such a smooth transition is impressive in itself. Sometimes we get weird about how to mix love for God and love for another person, but I think they do it right.
God Gave Me You - He's blubbering a bit, but between the accent and his focus on Christ, I love it. They look so young, but I think he does it right when he invites her to spend time praying at the cross.
Planning
The Six Year Plan - This couple takes the cake on planning ahead! The proposal itself is so simple, but personal to their relationship and a perfect way to end their six-year project.
The Double Surprise - This guy definitely planned ahead with the double surprise. I love that the people inside didn't know what was going on either, but got to watch through the glass doors. Having her family show up is my favorite.
Thoughtfulness
Branden's Proposal Extras - I love when the proposal is personal. He found a way to incorporate the people and moments that were important to them… fyi dancing is no longer required.
Brad and Emily Lip Dub - I think flash mob/lib dubs are on their way out (I hope) but my favorite part is actually the letters and video she reads on the beach. It doesn't hurt that it ended at sunset… you can't go wrong at sunset on the beach!
Edited… I just found another one that I thought was worthy of the blog…
Clay and Lindsay
Edited… I just found another one that I thought was worthy of the blog…
Clay and Lindsay
