The Greatest Surprise Proposal Ever.

Summary

In a meticulously planned romantic adventure, a man orchestrates a custom escape room to propose to his soulmate. He weaves their shared memories into challenging puzzles, leading her to the final room where he awaits with a ring. With the help of a professional, family, and friends, he navigates the complexities of venue selection, ring shopping, and the emotional anticipation of the big reveal, culminating in a heartfelt proposal that celebrates their unique love story.

Takeaways

• 💍 The speaker is planning an elaborate proposal for his soulmate, Russia.
• 🎉 Russia is described as a positive and supportive person who makes both good and bad times better.
• 🧩 The speaker has a history of creating challenging puzzles for Russia on special occasions.
• 🚪 The proposal plan involves creating a custom escape room based on their favorite dates.
• 🔍 The escape room will include rooms themed after their first date, dining in the dark, a video game arcade, and stargazing in a park.
• 📍 Finding an affordable venue in London was challenging, but they secured a pub basement for the escape room.
• 💎 The speaker sought her parents' permission to marry her and successfully chose a ring that matched her preferences.
• 📅 The proposal is set for February 6th, the anniversary of the day they first met.
• 🕵️‍♂️ The speaker coordinated with multiple people, including escape room experts, to execute the plan without Russia knowing.
• 🎶 The proposal will culminate in the final room of the escape room, with the speaker proposing while a meaningful song plays in the background.

Q & A

Who is Trisha and how is she described in the script?

Trisha is the narrator's soulmate. She is described as an infectiously positive bundle of happiness who makes good times better and supports him through bad times.

What is the narrator's dream for the proposal, and how long has he been thinking about it?

The narrator has dreamed about his proposal since the age of 10 and wants to ensure it's perfect by creating a custom escape room that reflects their relationship and memorable dates.

How does the narrator incorporate their past dates into the escape room?

Each room in the escape room is designed based on their favorite dates, such as meeting at a cocktail club, dining in the dark, playing at a video game arcade, and stargazing in a park.

What challenges did the narrator face in creating the escape room and how were they overcome?

The narrator faced challenges such as finding an affordable venue in London and securing a company to help with the escape room design. He overcame these by sending out numerous emails to various venues and finding a collaborator named Jay.

What was the strategy for keeping the proposal a secret from Trisha?

The narrator planned to keep Trisha unaware by involving her in solving the escape room puzzles without revealing the proposal until the final room. He also misled her parents about the real purpose of their meeting.

How did the narrator ensure Trisha's favorite song would be part of the proposal?

The narrator asked his sister, a skilled piano player, to play Trisha's favorite song during the proposal.

What was unique about the ring the narrator chose for the proposal?

The ring had a thin band with a small diamond, matching Trisha's early preference. The narrator went through a detailed search, eventually returning to London to buy the perfect ring he had initially seen.

How did the narrator plan to document the proposal without Trisha noticing?

The narrator planned to use high-end security cameras and wearable body cameras to capture the proposal. He created a cover story involving the cameras as part of the escape room experience.

What was the final moment before the proposal, and how did Trisha react?

In the final room, Trisha solved a puzzle that revealed the name 'Arundrisha Forever,' leading her to understand the entire escape room was a setup for the proposal. She was emotionally overwhelmed and said yes when the narrator proposed.

What was the narrator's emotional state leading up to and during the proposal?

The narrator was extremely nervous and excited, feeling a mix of anticipation and surrealism. He struggled to keep the secret and maintain his composure, especially as the proposal drew near.