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Following yesterday's potential worst proposal ever, we were pleased to find a proposal that was both romantic and charmingly literate. Stephen Laferriere and his girlfriend, Katie Meehan, of Queens, were strolling around Central Park, where he'd hoodwinked her into believing they'd be celebrating her 25th birthday with lunch. As they were crossing a plaza near Bethesda fountain, Katie noticed a line. Suddenly, the group -- who turned out to be over fifty of her friends -- turned and held up letters that spelled out "WILL YOU MARRY ME KATIE?"
After reading it "over and over" in apparent disbelief, Katie turned to Stephen and found him on one knee. Then a saxophone player popped up and started serenading them. Seriously.
The proposal took months to plan, with friends traveling from as far as Massachusetts to make it happen.
Katie, congratulations on finding such a romantic dude. We're just going to stare begrudgingly at our boyfriend as he scratches himself and watches UFC.
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Sunday 23 August
By Paul
Ditto from me, Kathleen.
Sunday 23 August
By parker scott
Please! Accept it for what it was - a beautiful, romantic, creative way to ask! The fact the 50 friends would drive over 5 hours to be with a couple to share the momentous occasion with them speaks VOLUMES about the support they have from their friends. Some times people have to find a way to destroy something beautiful. It annoys the crap out of me when people find something wrong with something like this.
Thursday 31 December
By Beverly
I bet you're NOT married....but if you are--God help HIM!!!
Saturday 22 August
By emma
She said "wow, but no"
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Saturday 22 August
By Dewey
Kathleen Borwn, lighten up! It is very unlikely a guy would propose in such a manner if he didn't already know the answer will be yes. There are many ways to express love and to propose. Give 'em a break.
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Saturday 22 August
By Abigail
Hope he has enough sense to know only two go on the honeymoon.
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Saturday 22 August
By Handsome
It's so sad. Why would anyone want to intentionally ruin their lives?
Prepare for misery.
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Saturday 22 August
By Pat
Katie,I hope you said yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Saturday 22 August
By Pat
Katie, I hope you said yes!!!!!!!
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Saturday 22 August
By t
oh my gosh, that is soo cute =) congrats to her on finding a keeper.
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Saturday 22 August
By Jolie
That is so thoughtful I got choked up just reading about it! I hope they have a wonderful life together. Does he have a single dad who is as thoughtful as he is?
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Sunday 23 August
By fran
My new son-in-law to be can top that. He (with the help of his work buddies) built a 22ftx15ft high sign out of Pepsi Cola full boxes in a wallmart store that spelled out Will you marry me, with her name on it. My oldest daughter was there to video tape it. They started building it at 1am and finished at 4am. She was so surprised, she had tears coming out of her eyes. Of course she said YES. They will be married in April 2010. And both set of inlaws love both kids.
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Sunday 23 August
By Chels
umm, I like guys who watch UFC and actually train MMA...just sayin
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Sunday 23 August
By Cindi
Very sweet, and a great idea to bring friends into it. My husband proposed to me on the carousel at Disneyland when we were there with a bunch of family members. It was sweet and cool and great to share the moment with family al
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Sunday 23 August
By ADMR
Cute - Oh those PUBLIC ANNOUNCMENTS.
The WOMAN whom EveryOne Wants!!!
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Sunday 23 August
By ADMR
Of Course - What Else is New???
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Sunday 23 August
By ADMR
BEAUTIFUL, PERFECT and NOT Surprised.
the OBSESSION continues
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Sunday 23 August
By conradbrd
Well, I thought it was beautiful. You can watch here to see her reaction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceD5wo3XpPo
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Sunday 23 August
By Afriendoftheboy
Well, you can see here for yourself:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceD5wo3XpPo
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Thursday 01 October
By KC
I know them!!! haha I went to college with Katie! She's so awesome. I cried when I saw it the first time, i didn't expect to see them on here.
And since there have been negitive comments about "public proposals" I can sat for SURE that they're relationship is fantastic and she would have said yes even if he did it in private but you know what? we were THEATER majors and this had them written all over it! If private it better for you then your guy should know that but Steve (also an actor) knows her friends mean so much to her and they all drove down from MA to help with this. So shove it all you haters who don't even know them. I do and I know this was perfect for them.
Congrats katie and steve!
(ps my fiance proposed in public and i loved it too!)
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