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

[@ShaneBusick]

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

[@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~

[@clairesimpson379]

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

[@ivydoolittle]

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

[@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?

[@AnneWentworth]

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. 😅)

[@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.

[@aureliagrinstead6514]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@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.

[@stavrophotography]

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

[@Slipy300000]

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

[@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..

[@schmodedo]

Dude got some 80's moves.

[@elizabethclothier3267]

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

[@warmwomyn]

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

[@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)

[@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!

[@harrysmithson8459]

Lol kid recording with his DS 😂

[@lagg3047]

YASSSSSSSSSSS LOL

[@twig985]

Ikr lol

[@toddhoward5749]

i remember recording everything in nyc with my dsi xD

[@sugaraddict6526]

This is an outstanding proposal! So sweet!

[@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. 👍

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

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..

[@dannluong]

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

[@DiversEvent]

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

[@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

[@PalemoonTwilight]

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

[@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

[@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?????

[@PramodMohaniloveuachu]

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

[@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 ☺️

[@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.

[@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!

[@olgagr7136]

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

[@sunshinelove8604]

Amazing what people do for love!! 💕

[@Godfirstthenme]

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

[@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

[@suzum5689]

Wow, the guy was a very good dancer! Not many guys can pull that off and look that well doing it! Impressed!

[@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....

[@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.

[@anthonykf99]

Me and my girlfriend met online, shes in New Jersey, me in Arizona. I visited her for the first time August, for 2 weeks. We went to New York and Atlantic City and I met het family. She is the love of my life, after visiting her all my worries of long distance vanished. I couldnt see myself with anyone else. I know she feels the same, we constantly reassure eachother. Im truely blessed.

[@soccerboy965]

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

[@francesmagro5468]

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

[@eeg122]

Very nice proposal. Kudos to this guy for all that dancing & setting it all up., Must be a romantic type. Oh and you got a beautiful lady there. Blessings to you & hopefully you got some kiddos by now.

[@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.

[@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!

[@AMS92218]

The amount of planning going into something big like this shows a lot more than a "Oh I took you out to dinner and here's a ring" type of thing. THIS is romantic, the former just wouldn't cut it for me. Most girls want something they are proud to tell their friends about.

[@zdedicate7565]

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

[@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.

[@soul7110]

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

[@LinkLanayruHylia]

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

[@robindew9072]

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

[@aanon5716]

what a beautiful gift. love the little kid dancing.

[@awschannel1851]

So sweet... I wish someday someone will do the proposal like this to me....

[@ssima9126]

Did that happened

[@TheEighthPotter]

Everyone likes different things. Some girls like big things like this, others like privacy. I think this sort of thing shows how much this means to the guy. He treated it like a HUGE deal. I think public proposals are great as long as you're 99% sure the girl will say yes so the "pressure" isn't really that great.

[@destiny18au]

Congratulations guys !

[@DeanyaLattimoreSchempp]

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

[@imsa38]

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

[@4gjesse]

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

[@johnrose2348]

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

[@fd3]

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

[@mckennashortstuff]

The cord in his shirt while he was dancing, the "proposal in progress..." sign. did you really think she wouldn't see that?!?! Damn!! Almost good.

[@happyhoney3433]

She seemed pretty happy.

[@laurasalva7256]

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

[@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!!! :)

[@athomewithshushana]

Hands down the best proposal EVER!!

[@helpstopanimalabuse8153]

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

[@Pariisxo]

She is flawless!

[@virginianightigale9152]

Wow. Beautiful place to Propose Times Square

[@writersblack5360]

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

[@nufoxiemommy]

very sweet I hope she feels bad for being so mean prior to the proposal

[@superadorable593]

i know right...she was kind of a bitch

[@SilvaPurry]

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

[@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

[@jamjamlui]

the girl gave the birdie when she does'nt want to listen to the guitar palyer .. playing her favorite song hahaha

[@nerraw718613]

Her face at 4:27 kills me when she realizes something is up LOL

[@perryphilippi8016]

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

[@shootingstarrox]

omg i started crying when she said yes!

[@cateringservicesnyc2783]

This video is very excellent, really fun to look.

[@eggizgud]

great choreography and dancing! loved the diversity.

[@barbaracrisman3505]

Talk about a unique and beautiful way to ask

[@diamondeyez2000]

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

[@ginajackon6779]

He can dance welled planned😃 just sooo Beautiful a union of 💘 Love😃😃😃😃😁😁😁 now a life time of memories Gods Union💝💝💝💝🎈🎈🎈🎈🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Peace

[@jc215flip]

Videographer here. Yeah it would have! They discussed the idea prior to the mob so it was pretty much a calculated gamble on Dave's part. No one should ever plan a proposal of this magnitude without being somewhat sure of a "yes."

[@duwanbryant4275]

when she put the earphones in her ear, i lost it. so cute!

[@Smiles4UFL]

Crying! 😂😂😂😂 How beautiful❤❤❤❤

[@amytrieger8283]

Spongebob just moseying across the street....

[@beekah4893]

I laughed out loud when I saw Spongebob...

[@conybrown5371]

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

[@brooklyn757575]

time square wa the best place , hope u guys are happy and full of love

[@rjayp5843]

I watch this video at least 3-4 times a year!!!

[@rjayp5843]

Came to watch it again. One of my fav. 🥰🥰

[@rjayp5843]

Well. Its 01-01-2022 and im here again. Lol

[@rjayp5843]

it is 6/6/2023 and came here for my yearly view lol

[@thebigaznguy]

possibly the best flash mob marriage proposal i have ever seen lol

[@travisgrant5608]

Just FANTASTIC! 👍

[@sweetpea3c]

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

[@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.

[@vegasvancitygirl9251]

Beautiful couple- she has a gorgeous smile

[@Bklyngurl85]

"you wanna be with me forever?" best line!

[@caroltee2242]

I thought this was great! Even when he went into the mob and danced, she was kind of surprised but was really just enjoying it all. It looks like she didn't have a clue about the proposal right up until well after he started talking. Good job.

[@Xpowaslave]

I loved her face when he started dancing together with the other poeple

[@miladahtv]

Wish you both a lifetime of happiness and love.