A COUPLE has shared how their romantic proposal video was completely ruined by a woman with a selfie stick.
Bride-to-be Taylah shared a clip showing how her partner dropped to one knee in front of the twinkling – but the stranger then walked in front of the camera.
Bride-to-be Taylah shared how a woman walked in front of her proposal video with a selfie stickCredit: tiktok/@taylahsmith21
On her @taylahsmith21 account, she showed how the woman had been left shocked at seeing the proposal play out in front of her, and had tried to film it via a phone on a selfie stick.
Although it was well-meaning, it completely covered the tripod camera that the groom-to-be had already set up to capture the heartfelt moment.
Taylah wrote: “When you just want a cute proposal vid, but a lady with a selfie stick has other plans.”
Many people were shocked at the woman, and said they would have been left “fuming.”
And some asked if the stranger had at least sent her the video she had captured.
Taylah replied saying she had, but it was a “hot mess.”
Many added in the comments that they thought the woman’s actions had been “rude” and “annoying.”
However, one pointed out: “She must have not realised he was videoing and tried to capture it for you. Trying to be nice.”
Taylah agreed, saying: “I know, and she was very lovely and sweet and airdropped us the video.
“She just didn’t realise we were filming and we never told her either.”
Although many people said they would have been ‘fuming’, Taylah was overjoyed to be engagedCredit: tiktok/@taylahsmith21
While many said it would have ruined the moment for them, Taylah could see the funny side, and shared a follow-up clip beaming as she showed off her ring and kissed her new fiance.
She added: “Guys don’t stress! We got this cute video later!!”
We previously shared how one couple – without asking the bride and groom’s permission.
Footage of the moment, which has gone viral on TikTok, has caused an outrage, sparking a debate about whether it is ever acceptable to do it on someone else’s big day.
The video shows Josh Stepherson, 24, proposing to girlfriend Alyssa Fowler, 23, at a friend’s in Florida in the evening.
The boyfriend claimed it was an “in the moment decision” and he hadn’t planned it to happen there.
Although the bride appeared slightly shocked, she mouthed “it’s okay!” back at the couple.
Etiquette expert's advice for wedding guests - what not to do
ETIQUETTE expert Jo Hayes shares her ‘don’ts’ for wedding guests:
1. Don’t request a plus one
A wedding is a time of celebration with close friends and family, with a guest list carefully curated by the bride and groom.
For many couples, this task can often take a long time to perfect, picking and choosing important people that they want to share their special day with.
So it’s only courteous to respect this decision, and don’t pressure them to allow you to bring a plus one if they haven’t been invited, or if they’ve already said no.
2. Don’t steal the spotlight or make the day about yourself in any way
This means no wedding proposals, baby news announcements, don’t make speeches unless you’ve been asked to, don’t start discussing family dramas, and don’t turn up in an outfit fit for the club.
While there may be some couples who don’t mind this, it’s still important to be respectful about what big news to share at someone else’s big celebration.
3. Do not arrive at the ceremony or reception drunk
Jo says, “I remember one wedding I attended where half the guests (not including myself) got wasted and the bride and groom, too.
The end of the ceremony descended into a messy, loud, and unpleasant experience.”
Keeping away from consuming too much alcohol will help avoid a plethora of other unpleasant things, and keep the wedding the light and joy-filled celebration that it’s set out to be.
On top of that, don’t start an argument. No one wants their wedding day ruined by ‘Uncle Ed and Cousin Tom’ getting into a barney over politics.
4. Don’t pressure or criticise the couple over their decisions
Some bridal parties can decide against inviting children to their wedding, to serve a buffet meal that may not be to everyone’s taste, or to have the DJ not accept music suggestions.
It’s important to remember that the day is about the soon-to-be-weds, rather than the guests attending the wedding.
The couple will have made choices based on what they want on their special day, so it’s good to respect their decisions.
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