If there is one thing that Black Love knows best, it’s that true love exists. In the midst of dating horror stories and viral TikTok story times, National Proposal Day is a reminder that love is everywhere.
National Proposal Day celebrates the special moment when a couple decides to spend the rest of their lives together. The national holiday occurs twice a year — once on the Vernal Equinox and again on the Autumnal Equinox. The two days represent an equal balance of day and night, which is a nudge to the balance of power in a healthy relationship.
There are so many ways to pop the question. Whether the question is asked at a simple dinner or an extravagantly planned outing, the only thing that matters is that it is a magical moment filled with love. Here are some of our favorite proposals and moments that showcase the magic of love.
Hendrik Matlou Asks Future Wife’s Father’s Permission
@gogoandmo One of the best days of my life – Mo’ So grateful🥹 #fypシ #healthyrelationship #dreamproposal #christiantalk #blackcouplesgoals #handinmarriage #engagedcouple #christianitytiktok #christ #longdistancerelationship #menwhoworshipyou #marryme #blacklove #interracialcouple #proposalideas #proposals #marriage #healthylove #jesus #jesuscenteredrelationship ♬ The Night We Met – Marianne Beaulieu
Asking for someone’s hand in marriage may seem ancient in modern day. However, TikToker Hendrik Matlou shows everyone the beauty behind the action.
In the intimate moment between Matlou and his future father-in-law, he received the green light to “marry his best friend.” The beauty of the moment lies in Matlou’s reaction to having his permission, his genuine connection to his bride-to-be’s father, who he simply calls “dad,” and the unyielding support that her father offers him.
TikToker Alexis Johnson’s Date Turned Into Her Grand Proposal
@_lexiichanel The best surprise I’ve ever received 🥹 #fyp #foryou #proposal #blackgirltiktok #blacklove #trending #love ♬ My Love Mine All Mine – Mitski
TikToker Alexis Johnson was prepared to go on a date night with her husband-to-be. To her surprise, their solo night out turned into her grand proposal. She walked into a room filled with her closest family and friends with some holding flowers to give her and others holding their cameras to record.
Rose petals decorated the floor, as she walked down the path toward her finacé. There is a moment where it seems like the magnitude of the situation hits her, and she starts crying. The video embodies the feeling of love and admiration, which are the exact emotions that everyone wants to have during their proposal.
Yvette Nicole Brown Scratches Her Way to the Question
@theviewabc Our friend #YvetteNicoleBrown announces her engagement on #TheView! 💍 ♬ original sound – The View
Yvette Nicole Brown announced her engagement to fellow actor Anthony Davis on the View. Their love story is one rooted in friendship. Years ago, they went to the same acting classes, but lost touch over time. The couple reconnected after Brown’s mother passed, rekindling a friendship that eventually turned into more.
The Bronx, New York, native popped the question during a weekend of celebration in the only way a true New Yorker could. He ordered a customized scratch off and gave it to Brown. She scratched off the prize to figure out how much money she was going to win, but instead the words “Will You Marry Me” were written in script with a ring in the middle. Ultimately, she won the ultimate prize: a lifelong partnership.
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Entrepreneur Adrienne Has an Extravagant Intimate Affair
@ohmyadrienne God heard my most heart felt prayers 🥹 #proposal #proposalvideo #isaidyes #fyp #blacklove #isheproposing @KHIREE SMITH ♬ Agape – Nicholas Britell
When TikToker and entrepreneur Adrienne started dating Khiree Smith, he asked her about her dream proposal. Her response was simple. All she wanted was for it to be intimate. Smith took note of that and after three years of dating, he crafted an extravagantly intimate proposal.
With only her mother and father physically present, he showed her a six-minute video that included clips of their relationship, the ring making process and him asking her father for her hand in marriage. Every detail from the rose petals and candles in the room to the city backdrop was intentional. It showed his admiration, thought process and respect for her wishes. Most of all, his attention to detail showed the true extent of his love for her.
Dominique Williamson is So Shocked That She Walks Out
@veganhippiesol Excited to marry my best friend. We are engaged!!! Thank you God. I love you Mr. Morris and I’ll never walk out on you ever again, but thank you for always coming to my rescue and leading me down the right path! Can’t wait to be together for this lifetime and every single one after that. 🥰💍 #engaged #proposal #engagedtiktok #wedding #blacklove #blackengagedcouple #couple #grateful ♬ So Into You – Tamia
There’s nothing better than a perfectly planned surprise, especially when its unexpected. Dominique Williamson had no idea that she would be agreeing to a lifelong commitment to her best friend on her proposal day. Instead, she thought that she was walking into her birthday party.
When she saw the flower petals on the floor and the candle lined path to a heart with the four words that would change her life forever, she instantly walked out the room in an attempt to hide her “ugly cry” from her close family and friends. Her future husband had to guide her back into the room to pop the magical question.
Williamson posted this video to encourage others to keep hope alive for love because it comes when you least expect it.
Adele Helps One Happy Couple Get Engaged
Who can forget the now-iconic proposal that happened at an Adele concert! Back in 2022, singer Adele performed a two-hour primetime special on CBS, “Adele One Night Only,” where she sang some of her biggest hits. At one point during the show, Adele told the audience to be “really quiet.” Quentin Brunson led his then-girlfriend Ashleigh Mann’s, who was blindfolded, on to the stage.
After uncovering her blindfold, Brunson popped the question in front of the entire Adele audience. Mann said “yes” and Adele congratulated the couple before singing her song, “Make You Feel My Love.”
“Thank God she said yes,” the singer joked. “‘Cause I didn’t know who I was going to have to sing this song to next.”
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