Crazy Ways We Know to Get Engaged That Will End the Romance!
(And Why You Shouldn’t Do These in Utah County)
You’ve been planning this moment for months—maybe years. But hold up. Before you leap out of a plane holding a ring in your teeth or hide a diamond in a meatball, let’s talk about the kinds of proposals that might just end in a breakup before the wedding even starts.
Welcome to your ultimate list of what not to do when proposing in Utah County (or anywhere else)—and what to do instead.
Why Engagements Go Viral… and Then Go Very Wrong
Thanks to TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, wild engagements have become their own category of chaos. But for every viral success, there are a dozen epic fails that didn’t make it , with no way of return. As in Indiana Jones no way to return.
From choking hazards to fainting brides-to-be, here’s your funny (but true) guide to proposals that you’ll laugh at—just don’t try them yourself. PLEASE!!!
The Top 10 Proposal Ideas That Sound Good… But Aren’t
1. Hiding the Ring in Food 🍝
Yummy, Gold Flavor
Nothing says “I love you” like an ER visit. Rings in cake, champagne flutes, or Ice Cream? Food is meant to be eaten, not dissected like a treasure hunt.
Real story: Man stuck his ring in an ice cream cone and it was magical… Nope.
2. Never in a Fast Food place!
You’ve spent hours choreographing this at the Provo Mall McDonald’s. But what if your partner hates public attention and the chicken Nuggets or the Soft Serve is out? Now you’re sweaty and alone on the sidewalk.
3. Public Proposals with Zero Privacy 🏟️
Big crowd? Big embarrassment. If you pop the question at a game, just pray the camera cuts away if she says no. Not everyone wants 10,000 strangers watching a life decision.
4. Social Media-First, Girlfriend-Second 📱
If you ask her to marry you while livestreaming on Instagram... yikes. If she finds out everyone knew before she did, prepare for an “I need space” text.
5. “On a Cliff” Engagements 🧗♂️
Look, we love the Bridal Veil Falls (Real Place) too. But dangling over a waterfall with a diamond in hand just screams “insurance claim.” Romantic? Maybe. Risky? Always.
This is how a stuntmanproposes to a stuntwoman.
6. Over-the-Top Fake Emergencies 🚨
Take her breath away
Some people stage fake breakups, car accidents, or plane engine failures. That’s not romantic—that’s trauma with extra steps.
7. “Surprise! I Invited Everyone You Know” 📣
If your fiancé wanted to say yes in front of her old seminary teacher and ex-boyfriend, she’d let you know. Surprises are fun—ambushes are not.
8. Weird Locations with Zero Romance 🛒
Unless you met at the Provo Costco and bonded over churros, maybe don’t propose in aisle 12. Romantic locations still matter. So skip the gas station.
9. Using pets that aren’t trained 🐍
He popped the question… while a giraffe tried to photobomb the romance! 🦒💍 Because what’s a proposal without a little wildlife chaos
The dog swallows the ring. The cat hides it. The lizard crawls under the fridge. Or… A Giraffe makes the first move! If your animal isn’t part of a magician’s act, leave it out of the proposal.
10. Doing It on a Holiday You’ll Regret 🎃
Valentine’s Day? Too cliché. Halloween? Just... no. You’ll forever associate your anniversary with Cupid or a skeleton costume. Be original, not spooky.
When it comes to proposing think twice and stay away from trying to be original to the point your engagement goes wrong.
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