That time my daughter tried to leave during her proposal

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Why it worked

The video's humor comes from the relatable chaos of a public proposal being interrupted by a common issue (sun sensitivity) and the photographer's (mother's) struggle to manage the situation. The unexpected turn of events and the eventual success create a heartwarming and shareable moment.

Summary

A woman attempts to propose to her daughter on the beach, but her daughter is overwhelmed by the sun and tries to leave. The photographer, who is also the mother, struggles to get the shot while her daughter is distracted. Eventually, the proposal happens successfully.

Structure

1Daughter tries to leave during proposal due to sun.
2Photographer (mother) struggles to capture the moment.
3Daughter is distracted and overwhelmed.
4Proposal is made.
5Daughter accepts.
6Happy couple poses for photos.

On-screen text

That time my daughter tried to leave during her proposal KATELYN, I PROMISE. I'M TAKING TWO I CAN'T SEE. CLOSE YOUR EYES. YEAH, THEY ARE CLOSED. HUSBAND CALM AS A CUCUMBER WHERE ARE YOU GOING? WHAT YOU WANT? HURRY UP. HOLD ON. 1, TWO, THREE. NOW JUST HOLD HANDS RIGHT NEXT PROPOSE FOREVER WILL YOU MARRY ME? ENAK, ENAK, WHEW MOM

Original caption

She had me panicking and I’m sure her fiancé was freaked out too. But our little blue eyed family can’t handle the sun. Little did she know we had people who drove hours to hide and be here for this moment before we went to a celebration dinner. #firstborn #proposal #photographer #beachproposal

Transcript

Katelyn, I promise. I'm taking two photos. I can't see. Close your eyes. Yeah, they are closed. I'm panicking. I can't see. Where are you going? What you want? Hurry up. Hold on. 1, two, three. Now just hold hands right next... propose. Forever. Will you marry me? Enak, Enak. Whew. Mom.