When it comes to proposals, they don’t always need to be extravagant. A simple “Will you marry me?” shared over breakfast can be just as effective as a grand gesture involving diamonds and hot air balloons. However, few proposals can rival the creativity and dedication shown by Jake Thompson, who secretly proposed to his girlfriend, Emily Parker, for an impressive five months without her noticing.
Initially, Jake had envisioned a romantic hot air balloon proposal, but after they discovered in June that Emily was expecting a baby, he had to rethink his plans. He switched gears and decided to embark on a unique project: capturing daily selfies with hidden messages asking, “Will you marry me?” tucked away in the photos.
“Once I found out Emily was pregnant, I had to come up with a new idea,” Jake recounted to The Daily Buzz. “I spent time online looking for unique proposal ideas and decided to take a picture every day for five months.”
From July 31 onward, Jake took a total of 150 photos, subtly incorporating the proposal message into each one. He sometimes snapped a photo without the card, just in case Emily asked to see the latest shot. “I had no idea what was going on,” Emily admitted, explaining that Jake told her he was documenting memories for their baby.
Jake got creative with his approach; in some photos, Emily was blissfully smiling, unaware that a card was cleverly attached to the curtain behind her, or Jake would be holding it up just out of her sight. One memorable shot even featured her asleep, with multiple cards scattered around her.
Finally, after five months of covert proposals, Jake popped the question for real on Christmas Eve, and Emily was taken aback by the evidence of his ongoing commitment. She said yes without hesitation, and the surprise of the hidden proposals made the moment even more special.
Jake’s dedication to his long-term proposal was not without its challenges. “It was a lot of stress putting everything together, and I nearly got caught a couple of times, but I just had to hope for the best,” he said.
The entire experience, including all 150 photos, was documented in a charming video, showcasing the whimsical nature of their love story. While this unconventional proposal may not be for everyone, it certainly left a lasting impression, and the couple will have these memories to cherish as they grow old together.
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In summary, Jake Thompson’s imaginative five-month proposal plan kept his girlfriend, Emily Parker, completely in the dark until the very end. With a series of cleverly staged selfies, he turned an ordinary proposal into a memorable journey filled with love and creativity.