I’m not a fan of huge, public wedding proposals, but that doesn’t mean that some couples aren’t. As far as proposals, weddings, and even relationships go, what every couple wants is up to them and should fit their own unique personalities. A wedding proposal is an incredibly special moment that a couple will carry with them for the rest of their lives.
Proposals can be intimate, romantic moments, or exciting and public affairs. Whatever the plan may be, the important part is that the couple is happy with the result. Some proposals are spontaneous or, like the one in this video, others are carefully planned and completely original.
Kelly Sommariva is a journalist who was tasked by her boss to cover a feel-good story about the Denver Aquarium. She had no idea that her future husband was planning something extremely special behind the scenes. His plan took quite a bit of clever ingenuity, behind-the-scenes work, and even a little bit of luck. After all, if you involve animals in your special moment you never quite know what you’re going to get.
Kelly arrived at the aquarium on the day and set up for her shoot at the otter tank. As she worked the camera, the adorable otters swam around their enclosure. Then, one of the cute little guys swam to the bottom of the water tank and picked up a sign that was placed on the aquarium floor. The otter held it up for her to see, and it read:
Kelly,
Look at us, now look at your man
Back to us now, back to your man
Now say “yes” to marrying your man!
Love,
Blue, Slater, and Emmet
Completely shocked, Kelly looked up from her camera as her boyfriend appeared, completely surprising her. He got down on one knee and she was quick to nod her head, “Yes.” She was too overwhelmed and emotional to even say the words. It was then that the couple realized that he hadn’t even shown her the ring! After a few jokes, the beautiful ring was on her finger and the couple was engaged to be married.
Not only was it a beautifully sweet moment, but this boyfriend made sure that it was unique, charming, and unforgettable. How many people can say that an otter helped with their wedding proposal? Probably not many!
Watch the adorable proposal in the video below!
