Times Square NYC Flash Mob Proposal!!!

The video recap of our flash mob proposal video at Times Square.
For any parties who wish to know more about the project or doubt the legitimacy of the proposal: here's the lowdown of the flash mob proposal.
The Flash Mob took place on a cold November 24, 2012 in Times Square, New York City, New York. Discussions began in August 2012 when Dave mustered the confidence to go through with the big question. He knew he wanted a flash mob but needed to flesh out the details. Dave and I are great friends and former breakdance buddies, so he asked me for help. Having worked on various productions throughout college, I immediately obliged.
Dave and I brainstormed ideas, discussing logistics, background information, the pacing, and the big moments leading up to the proposal. We mocked up plans, maps, and a sequence of events.
The original intinerary consisted of 5 separate stations, each with undercover members made from Dave's supportive networks (of course, ones his fiancee had not met yet lol). Each posed as innocent pedestrians who referenced a subtle but important detail about his relationship with E.
The team consisted of:
1) A club promoter, who urged the couple to visit Times Square and dance.
2) A lost tourist couple claiming to live from Dave and E's favorite vacation spot.
3) A KZbin band filming a live performance, using E's favorite Usher song.
4) A group of live dancers who would invite Dave to join their circle and ultimately form the flash mob proposal group.
5) A film crew of four cameraman (one being myself) set at each station stalking Dave in some capacity.
Over a hundred phone calls and emails were sent to make this happen. From the film team, to the dance crews, to the permit required to even PERFORM LIVE at Times Square-Dave and company went to significant lengths to make this happen (of course, when you're in love, these are things one should NORMALLY DO for their significant.)
The video team and I even went as far as to develop a dance tutorial video for the members of the flash mob that were not able to attend live practice sessions.
- Tutorial video: • Dave's Super Secret Fl...
It was all very coordinated.
The actual day itself-wasn't. A lot of mishaps occurred actually, as shown in the video.
1. Two videographers got lost and/or lost track of Dave, thus missing one of the stations.
2. A bus blocked one of our critical filming spots.
3. The cops did indeed scare us with a few questions. Though they eventual let us off, it was a very tense standoff. We cannot stress enough-if you are performing a flash mob of this significance and size at a place as security-cautious as Times Square, GET YOUR PERMITS. Know the laws and be safe.
4. Our speakers arrived late.
5. Overall, plans were approximately forty-five minutes past schedule.
Luckily, we adapted. Dave stalled in the Disney store and the speakers eventually arrived. When the dance circle opened up, we even had a few outside pedestrians join in.
And the rest is history.
Other disclaimers:
- Dave was mic'd, hence the audio pick up.
- No, we do not endorse any of the products or logos shown within the video, nor is this some subliminal ad campaign. It is very difficult to film in Times Square without a logo sneaking into the footage. NO. WE ARE NOT GUERILLA MARKETERS. Everyone in the video is a REAL person with REAL reactions to a REAL event.
- The flash mob dance to "I'm All Yours" is occurring in REAL-TIME. With the exception of one guitar shot, 99% of the footage is true to the actual moment, depicted from four different angels. What you see is what actually happened.
- This channel belongs to Dave's fiancee. Please be courteous and supportive. Any inflammatory remarks can and will be deleted.
- No copyright infringement is intended. We do not claim any rights to any of the music in this production and do not broadcast said footage with commercial intentions. We post on educational grounds, sharing a wonderful moment with the world and encourage the general public to be more earnest for love. You know, MARRIAGE IS KIND OF A BIG DEAL and should you consider a flash mob route, this is one way of doing it.
That's all. We hope you enjoyed the video as much as the team and I enjoyed working on it.
May love always win the day,
- Crisanto, editor and creative consult.
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[@higmeister]

Three years and we haven't gotten sick of each other. I love it...what a poet.

[@PetroliaHarding1]

All the ones who gave it a thumbs down are jealous people, I'm giving it a thumbs up and praying for many more years together happy.

[@amandac6988]

She was kind of an ass brioche to knowing what what am going on. I think that’s why

[@aprilringwald-rabourn3089]

OMG brought tears to my eyes. So romantic. That is what love is. He took all that time to plan the perfect proposal.

[@armandocamarillo7543]

April Ringwald-Rabourn bbkb

[@B6east]

You said it all, so I will just say: Agree 💯 % ! 😊😅

[@jordy65056]

marriage proposals never get old. they are so beautiful

[@clairesimpson379]

I have never watched a proposal so much over the years. I love everything about this. The song. The vibe. Just everything. Perfect

[@user-no6nx9gx4h]

Finally a video where the guy shows total commitment and learns a very complicated dance routine that goes on for quite a while. Not just a few moves like a lot of videos out there. How original I love this video

[@aureliagrinstead6514]

Just tears... Congratulations to both of you and kudos to all of those who helped make this proposal a success.

[@globfroters6810]

It is a heart warming feeling which you and all these people brought to us today by sharing this loud and clear statement that the future belongs to the generation of peace and love, that there is hope for this troubled planet as long as there are people willing to work so hard to make a moment in life of few unforgettable and glorious. Thank You. BTW, this clip should be shared at schools to point good values for the next generations. We wish you both that this moment would be with you forever!

[@stavrophotography]

Many years of happiness to this couple, God bless you!

[@britbrat1130]

I think that these are so freaking cute. The amount of work it takes to make all of this work flawlessly is just a sentiment to how much they love you.

[@catqueen2031]

Any guy that has the patience and the time to put all this together to propose to u is a keeper am I right ladies?

[@user-eb1do3bz1t]

I LOVE this video. It's one of my all time favorite proposals on KZbin. I love Dave.

[@B6east]

ABSOLUTELY 💯 % YES !!! It’s been 10 years since this flash-mob,proposal….I hope and pray they are still together. I hope he turned out to be the “keeper” he seems to be . ❤🎉😊😊🎉👫🏻❤ (I think he’s handsome, cute, creative A.F., playful, exciting, willing to work hard for what he wants, and open to new adventures. 😅)

[@schmodedo]

Dude got some 80's moves.

[@ivydoolittle]

So wonderfully romantic! Much love to both of you and all the dancers, too!

[@warmwomyn]

HOW GREAT WAS THAT?!!!! THANKS FOR BRINGING BEAUTY INTO THE WORLD. THE JOY YOU BROUGHT TO PEOPLE'S HEARTS!

[@daniellefregoe1467]

I like how the woman was questioning why her boyfriend was wearing a dress-shirt. XD

[@averybaumann]

when he starts dancing she starts talking about how he is embarrassing her, but then she seems almost shocked he can dance. I have done several proposal flash mobs and they always bring tears to your eyes and if you ever get a chance to do one i recommend it. Not one guy we did it for could dance and i look forward to being front and center when i do mine.

[@stepjamie]

This guy really put in a huge effort to dance his ass off and pulled it all together, great work and wish you both huge happiness together.

[@PalemoonTwilight]

God bless the happy couple. Thank you for sharing this special moment in time with us.

[@harrysmithson8459]

Lol kid recording with his DS 😂

[@lagg3047]

YASSSSSSSSSSS LOL

[@twig985]

Ikr lol

[@toddhoward5749]

i remember recording everything in nyc with my dsi xD

[@RJsynced]

so.... anyone else feeling like their forever alone watching all these flash mob proposals too :(((((?

[@audreyscott2883]

RJsynced that is so me I am 14 and never had a boyfriend

[@hannahzebell4222]

Audrey Scott me too 😭😭

[@richardfalconer2628]

Lol, yeah

[@54321.]

RJsynced yes! Lol and let’s comment... this is the best by far 😂 #foreveralone

[@samimoring1235]

👍? doesnt seem appropriate..

[@SubhashiJayasekara]

OMG.. He doesn't have the excuse 'I have no time'. Simply practiced the whole and did for her.. wow... Super cute... You are awesome.. Good luck guys...

[@elizabethclothier3267]

Best proposal I've seen yet, and she is gorgeous. What a beautiful smile!

[@kaylastaley1387]

this video made me so happy it brought me to tears. i have very high expectations for when my man proposes to me one day now

[@RosyAfterglow]

*applauding wholeheartedly* To start your life together with such joy...that will help see you through several lifetimes! Congratulations! And thank you very much for sharing this!

[@sugaraddict6526]

This is an outstanding proposal! So sweet!

[@dannluong]

This was awesome!! The set up, the usher song, the dancing - it was all top. Hope you guys live a happy life together!!

[@JenniferMorley25]

Guys, take notes

[@raymondjames8219]

Take note to put the ring on the "left" hand????

[@Annie2220]

Raymond James LOL

[@i_m_mini1836]

Girls too honey ☺️

[@susieohanlon533]

I have seen SO MANY MANY PROPOSAS. THIS IS DEFINITELY THE MOST AMAZING ONE I'VE EVER SEEN. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SHARING THIS WITH US. AMAZING. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS & FOREVER, MAY YOUR LOVE GROW, HAPPY AND HEALTHY ALWAYS AND FOREVER

[@imsa38]

this is perfect!!! THe audio message is really touching! i cried~

[@lovemecom3832]

so sweet of this guy.. i love her reaction so natural.congratulation the two of you and good luck to your new chapter of your lives.

[@jasonwilliams2600]

I have never seen a marriage proposal in person before but; I’ve seen hundreds of marriage proposals and this one is my fifth favorite. The way he gets her to listen to him with the earphones is great.

[@soul7110]

From all of the proposal viewd on youtube, this one is the best of the best, congrats!!!!!

[@boosiesfade]

Find myself falling asleep to these videos every night these days. I messed up the future we planned with the love of my life 10 years ago. I'm 33 now and regret it every day. Congrats to all those who live this dream of mine, and never let them go.

[@eeg122]

Don't beat yourself up. Look in the mirror and say "I Forgive you" and "I Love you". We all make mistakes. And 10 yrs ago you were 23. Omygoodness the mistakes I made in my 20's. I believe you will meet someone special one day and will have the maturity to know and appreciate them. Blessings to you~

[@johnrose2348]

I didnt want this one to end. It was amazing!!

[@Annie2220]

I cried happy tears when I watched this..this girl is a lucky girl.. look at everything he did to make sure that the proposal was beyond awesome, and something that she would always remember..(maybe my tears were happy/a bit envious lol)

[@olgagr7136]

Thanks for the beautiful dance and all the rest !! It was FANTASTIC !!!

[@Slipy300000]

BEST EVER!!! Love the surprised look on her face and how cute when he gave her the special message just for her

[@Caliigiirl925]

this seriously was so precious it put me into tears!

[@robindew9072]

Awe so sweet. Touching. Wonderfully done. Made me smile .

[@upsiedaisie007]

That brought tears to my eyes. That was was .awesome. I wish them the best of luck in life and for those who celebrate Christmas I wish you a Merry Christmas and also the same with New Year. Happy New Year.

[@laurasalva7256]

Love, music, dance... life's precious gifts.

[@soccerboy965]

I've seen so many proposals on youtube, and this one is by far the best one

[@sunshinelove8604]

Amazing what people do for love!! 💕

[@melissaxp]

OMGSH!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! TEARS OF HAPPINESS! BEST OF LUCK TO THE COUPLE!!!

[@menojikalupahana7237]

This is the best out of all I've watched!!!

[@4gjesse]

im merry for 19 years....thank you for shering this video !!this is Awsome

[@francesmagro5468]

Need so many more to dance OUT LOUD! Let the love shine in.

[@DiversEvent]

That was a great proposal, amazingly done! Wishing you a great marriage life.

[@zdedicate7565]

I’ve watched this like 10 times lol best flash mob proposal in my opinion! ;)

[@fd3]

I can tell that she's genuinely happy ^_^ this video made me smile and congrats on you guys!!!

[@DeanyaLattimoreSchempp]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful moment. I wish the two of you continued happiness! :-)

[@Godfirstthenme]

So Romantic, guy you rocked and your fiance is blessed, blessings to you both

[@The_Pony]

SO sweet!! awwweh I'm misty eyed!

[@writersblack5360]

Congratulations you guys.... Was great to see this short video.... live long, love till the end of your days. God bless you both. ;-)

[@MB-it8ce]

Omg, she seems so difficult!! .. But this was so sweet! I'm glad everything worked out..

[@Annie2220]

MIMI TESS I was kind of thinking that at first too, but I think, as the video kind of mentions in the description of what's happening (is that also considered a subtitle too? I wonder) she just doesn't like anything that draws a lot of attention...she was totally into the dancers and watching her man dance though and you can see how much she loves him. If my man did something like this for me I would be crying when I realized it WAS for me.. actually crying is the wrong word.. BAWLING like a baby with snot running out of my nose and my eyes swollen and red. (What a pretty picture I just painted) lol

[@Annie2220]

Art Ghangsta I don't think she's as bad as that...but I hear ya. I hate when women treat their men like shit and vice versa. 👍

[@ketansaart1546]

Art Ghangsta I had this Korean girl, she was even uneasy worse than an elastic made out of squids tentacles. "this ..no, that .. no. Dont this, , no dont that. no no , not, dont...." I thought she will set herself free and joyfully comfortable after a while. No... she became worster..

[@Smiles4UFL]

Crying! 😂😂😂😂 How beautiful❤❤❤❤

[@nelsancuevas2748]

LOVE love this video

[@BlazedNDazed]

awwww! omg this made me cry this is so cute..!

[@singertaylorhood]

this is so beautiful it just worms my heart

[@travisgrant5608]

Just FANTASTIC! 👍

[@MITsolar]

David....nice job...you are a class act...she is lucky to have a guy like you....and she is an absolute beauty...wish you all the best....that little kid was tearing it up on the dance floor...impressive

[@mmoutry2226]

that was amazing and so beautiful had me smiling the whole time

[@marytfeia4156]

music and dance will be forever -every where our world has soul and life-- love it -2020 thumbs up to every one in the world

[@PramodMohaniloveuachu]

wow..what a proposal..may you both have a successful life..

[@johndugan3393]

I watch a lot of these types of video and I'm always looking for one that took some thinking and creativity. Big props to you bro! You did it right! Made me smile, cry and just feel good about what is possible when two people love each other. I've imploded my life four years ago and I pray every day that God will send some into my life to love me again! I'm so happy for you two and only wish you the best.

[@zarahyu6921]

Sweetest Wedding Proposal Ever!!! Hope I could find also the man of my dream. I actually watching this for 20 times everyday. Love this video so much!!! :)

[@Benderbruben]

Amazing!

[@Pariisxo]

She is flawless!

[@miladahtv]

Wish you both a lifetime of happiness and love.

[@sweetpea3c]

This is the best flash mob proposal! Great job!!

[@Glock34Gal]

Very best wishes to you both -- and God bless you. (And the NYPD for letting love shine through! YES!)

[@Eklettico85rm]

best one i've seen yet!

[@keluvnme]

I loved loved loved the earphone message part!!!! Beautiful❤️

[@aurarueda.]

This is SO romantic! It's amazing, things that you see in Times Square

[@SilvaPurry]

Oh my God, I wanna cry with this, I realy wanna cry. So so beautiful.. God bless you two :)

[@jahniastarr3113]

Omg I almost cried so beautiful....

[@UrTotallyPro]

aw he's so cute! this is adorable! Lucky girl right there... I hope someday I will find a guy that loves me as much as he clearly loves her.

[@earsmusic2229]

And He's Got a Great Body ta boot! WooHoo. "CUTE" 💗Loved it ty.

[@debbiefulton1001]

Oh wow! It made me cry! Even knowing it was coming

[@conybrown5371]

Incredible how this could happen with so many people. Love knows no limit.

[@shootingstarrox]

omg i started crying when she said yes!

[@haighton18]

Great video, superb memories for your children!! Congratulations and love from the UK :-)

[@helpstopanimalabuse8153]

Congrats,you are definitely punching above you weight. Hope you 2 have many,many happy years ahead......Stuart,Sydney,Australia

[@whiteshell1]

I was preparing to tear up and then BOOM, an ad cuts in! Who would put an ad RIGHT THERE at that moment in the video?????

[@diamondeyez2000]

That is the coolest proposal ever, and whoever recorded and edited the video, well done!

[@destiny18au]

Congratulations guys !

[@perryphilippi8016]

congrats to you both was an awesome proposal video,I wish you both the best

[@Ronald7077]

Fabulous. May God Bless you both and keep you safe in your lovely marriage together. Perhaps you will come to Ireland for your Honeymoon or a future Holiday?? Loved the video and so glad romance is not dead!

[@cateringservicesnyc2783]

This video is very excellent, really fun to look.

[@LinkLanayruHylia]

Awwww ohmigosh i am jumping up and down!!! XD

[@guadalupelucio9429]

I love this one. best one yet. dance really good.

[@athomewithshushana]

Hands down the best proposal EVER!!

[@atiezieya]

this is incredible!!!!!! omg!!!!!!

[@aanon5716]

what a beautiful gift. love the little kid dancing.

[@michaelwalkerthevintagevoc2855]

Very Cool. Love Time Square!!!!

[@kjeldjorgensen7646]

Now see, that's what life's all about. Making eachother happy, and spread your love between strangers. Involve them in all the good things happening in your life and then send all those thoughts out in the universe. Then things can only get better, not just for us but for all the young kids and babies, who'll grow up and take our place in this world. Bless you all....

[@Top10UKofficial]

What an amazing proposal!

[@tryskevin4923]

It is so cool I love this feel

[@stelag6201]

Future husband if you are watching this,I want you to ask me to marry you like this.

[@Love98Darkness]

I was just going to write a comment like this 😂

[@wallylove]

Stela Grontas do you have a bf?

[@stelag6201]

wally love You have greetings from my father.

[@wallylove]

Stela Grontas ooops, sorry

[@stelag6201]

No worries,just don't treat womans like objects.

[@PhuongHuynh-zw4zq]

so sweet omg , wanna cry

[@ryanesposito5755]

Incredible!