How to Plan Surprise Proposals for Each Other

Justin and Nathan, an engaged couple from Nashville, Tennessee, decided they both wanted the opportunity to propose to each other and have the feeling of being surprised. Here are some things they learned through their experience.

The first thing most people think about when getting engaged is the ring. After much discussion and shopping, Justin and Nathan decided that they each wanted one ring that would serve as both an engagement ring and wedding band. They chose classic and simple bands together. They plan to take the rings off and have them engraved before the wedding day.

Justin knew he wanted his proposal to Nathan to involve musical theatre, as that was how they met. After several emails and phone calls, he got the producers of "An American In Paris: The Musical" to agree to let him propose on stage after one of their Broadway performances in New York City. The cast even stayed for a group photo. It never hurts to ask.

Justin works in the music industry and wanted to include live music in his proposal. He asked Caroline Kole, an artist he helped manage, to sing her original song, "The Guy I’m Gonna Marry" with lyrics altered to fit their story. She was accompanied on acoustic guitar by their Nashvillian-turned-Brooklynite friend, Chris Wallace.