Some true, hopeless romantics pull out all the stops to make their partners feel loved. We’re a sucker for a romantic comedy when we’re in the comfort of our own living room. Take that romance on the road and recreate an iconic scene for a proposal, we can hardly stand it. Will Johnson planned to propose to his girlfriend, Emily Larson but wanted it to be big. He delivered. Will told People Emily’s favorite movie is 10 Things I Hate About You, and one scene in particular makes her happy, so he centered his proposal around that moment.
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“The first time we watched it together, during the scene where Heath Ledger sings to Julia Stiles, she said, ‘If you ever did that for me, I think I’d melt,'” Will told People. “Emily and I are high school sweethearts, been together for over eight years, and have known each other for about 12 years. We both were certain we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together for quite some time. So when I was to pop the question, I wanted to do it right. The way she has always wanted but never knew.”
Will Created A Perfect “10 Things I Hate About You” Proposal
Not only did he recreate the iconic scene, complete with a marching band playing Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, but he also took Emily to the original filming location.
“I ended up writing a cover letter explaining the idea to the school district,” Will told People of securing the location. “After the district granted approval, I had to get an insurance policy and a banquet license (for the champagne) for that night.”
It took Will two months to plan the incredible proposal, and it went off without a hitch.
“She melted,” Will told People of his new fiancé’s reaction. “But for real, she was shocked! On the car ride over to the engagement celebration, she was telling me how precious that moment will always be for her. Don’t think she could have been more happy or excited within that moment.”
TikTokers melted too.
The couple’s friend, Ambrose, posted the video online, and, of course, it went viral. People absolutely love Will’s passion for Emily and his 10 Things I Hate About You inspired proposal.
Someone wrote, “I would pass away if someone recreated that scene wow.”
“Oh my god, this is such a perfect proposal ever,” another fan wrote.
This TikToker said Will wins, “This may be the best proposal ever.”
Congratulations to the happy couple. We’re obsessed with this movie and the proposal. May you have the most incredible marriage and a long life together.
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