Patrick + Chris | Boston Marathon Monday Surprise (Double) Proposal
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- čas přidán 18. 04. 2019
- I first reached out to Patrick on Instagram in 2018 after seeing a photo of him & Chris kissing during the Boston Marathon. After speaking quickly, I learned they were from out of state but might have the opportunity to photograph them in the future. Less than a year later, Patrick reached out to tell me about Chris’ plans to run the 2019 Boston Marathon. However, he went on to explain that he was planning a surprise proposal for after the race and wanted photos of the day leading up to that moment.
Fast forward to April 14th, the night before the race when I received a message on Instagram from Bruce; a friend of the couple. He explained that Chris also was planning to propose after the race, much to my surprise. While there were a lot of logistics to figure out, we made sure to document the day in its entirety.
We arrived late morning to a friend of Patrick’s house, only a block from where we would be trying to catch Chris mid-run. A letter titled “Mile 14” was handed to Patrick. Chris had written letters for Patrick to open at every mile marker: beginning at the start line in Hopkinton and ending at the finish line on Boylston Street in Boston. These letters talked about their past, family, friends, work and their future aspirations together; each one becoming progressively more emotional.
As we made our way to the corner of Commonwealth Ave and Hereford St to catch a glimpse of Chris, Patrick’s excitement (and nervousness) grew exponentially. “Mile 22” was given to Patrick. Friends of the couple each clutched their phone, watching Chris approach on the race route. Patrick eagerly held a sign that read “I (heart) you Chris!” The letters continued and it was apparent Patrick might have been catching on to what was really happening. “Mile 25” and we left our viewing post and Chris shortly thereafter crossed the finish line, completing his 3rd Boston Marathon.
Patrick and the group made their way back to where we had come from prior as we departed for Boston Public Garden, where Patrick and Chris were to meet for their moment. This was it. We sprinted through the Gardens, filled with thousands of runners and their families. Friends of Patrick and Chris were almost strategically placed every few hundred feet pointing us in the right direction. Luckily, we spotted the two just before making their way up to the bridge next to the Swan boats and managed to trot behind them ever so quietly as to not give ourselves away. Finally, at the edge of the pond, the pair began to have their moment, embracing each other before Chris got down on one knee and posed the question to Patrick. Before he could even finish, Patrick exclaimed “of course I’ll marry you” before then getting down on one knee himself. They exchanged custom cuffs in place of traditional rings, ironically made at the same metalsmith in Pennsylvania.
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That's my cousin!!! Congratulations!!!!!
Ahhh! Thanks for watching!
He is cute
Cuuuuuute 😢💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Hi
Best wishes from Pakistan
if this isn't some kind of soulmate shit then I don't know what is🥺
haha thanks for watching!
Have been hoping to be lucky like these two for several years now, ever since learning marriage is possible.
Me: so far so good
Them: proposes at the same time
Also me: dammit, here comes the waterworks
Hahahhaha we experienced the same thing about one hour apart from each other!!
Awww that’s adorable ❤️❤️❤️
@@TakoyakiAdventures 😂😂💖
OMG ok I’m crying now. Life is short, be aware 😢😘
Make the best of your time!
☺️💖 you're right!!
Beautiful, who would not like them.... I wish you all the luck in the world 🌻😍
This is just so pretty. I wish I have this kind of moment too in my life
You never know, it could happen
Yes! I imagine moments like this when I run races.
@@redhood8141 hello. How are you?
@@bamaliban5649 I'm feeling better, how are you doing?
@@redhood8141 I'm good. Thanks for the reply. Do you have Facebook account.
Been with my now husband for 21 years...I wish you as many and more!!!
Hi
That was so darn sweet! I was shedding tears. The love and affection these two share is so massive. I wish them all the happiness in the world! 💑
Why I am crying while watching this? 😫
Chaitanyaa Rajesh hi
Because it was so beautiful
because it is impossible not to cry....
cause its love
You are not crying! I am crying!
😉😂☺️
Congrats !!! Just beautiful. millions of years of happiness for you guys. We married almost 5 years ego. Has been a very difficult/tuff times from last year to now. But I would do everything again and again in a heart bit.
LOVE is what meter.
What a lovely couple! Have a wonderful wedding and marriage!
Good luck from Germany!
Thanks. Stay happy and blessed
This video was beautiful. The videographer did a fantastic job. So touching and heartwarming. Love Is Love
Yes soo happy for you . You got me crying... wit a lovely couple..from Scotland..🎊🎉👍
This double proposal thing seems to happen a lot in gay relationships. I like it. It means both are on the same page, the same stage of their relationship and the same stage of their lives. In a straight relationship, even when the woman says yes, you can’t tell if she’s truly on the same page.
These videos are turning me into a cry baby.This is beautiful. Love is beautiful. Great video. Beautiful couple
My heart is screaming, great moment to watch. Can’t wait for mine. Congratulations guys!
It will one day come, I assure you.
#goals like no other.
@@TheJerimendoza hi all the best. Love you from India 😘😘😘🌈🌈🌈
💙💙💙 @manisana
Amazing piece of film. loved every moment of it. Never get that in my life.
Thank you for watching!
So beautiful ❤
I wish them all the happiness in the world 🌎 ❤✨🌟
Luv the video. I'm so happy for the both of them!
One of the most beautiful moments I've ever seen. The love they have for each other is palpable, I can feel it through the screen. I'm putting this in my favorites, to come back to. Beautiful photography, intimate without being in their face. Nice job Aaron Mello photography.
WTF love is so beautiful I am so fkn happy for these two! May they stay together- FOREVER. 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
Congrats my Dudes, that was Awesome!
Congratulations! May you continue to enjoy a lifetime of happiness together.
So special, congrats on your race & best of luck to you both!
Awhhhh this is adorable🥺
What a beautiful video of a beautiful moment! Congratulations, guys!
Thanks for watching!
@@AaronMello This was so Beautiful! You really captured it very well
Felicidades chicos!! Que viva su amor! 😍
Congratulations guys. You make the world beautiful. Could not always see clearly- tears blurred my vision.
Congratulations to a beautiful couple! ❤️
It was perfect I wish you all the happiness you could get in the world
Wonderful proposal. You are so handsome guys. Enjoy your lives.
Que tiernos. FELICIDADES.~
Congratulations! I wish you both a life together full of joy and hope. I do wonder what those letters said. Good job, Aaron!
Thanks!
Congrats to you both! ❤️
They are the definition of Relationship goals
They both look so cute together. I wish them all the love and happiness in the world ❤
..and they lived happily ever after 💗
So pleased to see their love reciprocated in public. Love is love.
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I watched this video and it made me cry. It was very good and very touching. It made me happy to watch this video. It was very beautiful and pure love. 👍😘🎉🎉
That's really beautiful! :)
Congratulations both 👏🍷🍾🍷
Congratulations... I'm very happy ❤️
This is so Sweet! ❤❤❤
Congratulations to both of you, such a lovely couple and the music is very nice!
Thanks for watching!
Awww this is so cute ❤️
Congratulations guys, wish you a long and amazing life together
Wonderful love and ring exchange. They just can't stop kissing each other.
Congrats from NJ !!! Happy for you !!!
Wow 😮! Such deep love and adoration. You can’t ask for more.
That is so true 😢 I loved this
Luckiest people on earth. Wish you both a wonderful life and strength and so much more love!
im smiling knowing i could find and keep a great guy as well..congratulations!
Happy for both of you
Congratulations guys! Hope you both have a long and happy life together 🙂
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Aaron Mello
Of course! 🙂
@@jdparamount92 hello. Hope you give me a chance to know you seriously.
Bama Liban
Sorry. Idk you
I wanna to cry watching this video,im from Indonesian ,i loveee youu guyss !!!!
Love overload.
Spectacular......!!
That is so very beautiful. Wish you luck you two
wow😢 congratulations for both of yaa ... I need ones like him 👬 who will love me n take care of for the rest of my life ..
Alfie Tomlinson hi
yes
Alfie Tomlinson...you need love and care... I'm here...😉😉.how old are you.. where you from..?😍😍😉😘
So amazing and wonderful - such genuine love. It is all good... no, it is GREAT!
Hello. ❤️
Im so proud to both of u guys
Congrats both of you hope all
Awe. This is so beautiful 🌈
Wow. I pay my respect to them, especially the runner.
Hello sir. Hope you give me a chance to know you.
Aaaaw... you guys... I hope you have a long life together. 🙂💕
That's love.....all the best for you guys ❤️❤️
U made it!
All the best ~~~
Be Happy ...... Always 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Great mindset to have!
Very special, love to see the wedding photos Best of Luck from Aus
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@@AaronMello
Hi
If you can love another human being it is a wonderful feeling
Love is amazing!
Wonderful 🕊💙💜🕊
Life is so good to them both... I wish and praying mine too... Congratulations and more love love love in the air...
Hello.
So crying wathing this , my ex die january 2020 , and just prayer i send for him 😣
Your ex?? Why do you soumd upset?
So sweet!💙🧡💚
Awwwwwww!! ❤️❤️
So sweet❤
Thank you!
This is one of the best things I've ever seen.
Thank you! It was a lot of fun!
Thanks for the video guys.
Its just make me remember that I am single since birth.
Lemi me join the club 😁
lol! Oh, come on! Can't rush these things.
Rome Fatur...ooh really...your kiddingme...😊😊😘
@@AaronMello That's so true, my fiancee and I have been engaged for about 5 1/2 years, I joke with him if we are ever going to get married, he says when we aren't broke. So be looking out in 25 years for the wedding lol I hope not
@@redhood8141 Haha ah, no way. I wish you the best. And in sooner than 25 years friend!
Dammit I said I wouldn’t cry 😭.....
Congrats
So cute GOD bless both of you good luck for the happy life together❤❤❤❤kissis and hugs from philippines😘😘😘😘
Wonderful story.
Love wil always win!! Blessings guys!!!
Yes, True love beats all 😁
Hello. I am JOVENSON from the Philippines and I am very interested in knowing more about you.
So sweet.....
Adorable 😍😍
Luv u guys
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congrats
Congratulations~~~
Muchas felicidades. Dios los bendiga.
Beautiful
Congrat's lovely ♥️
Felicitari !!! ♥
I cried.
Beautiful.
Aww that’s sweet ❤️❤️😘😘
Thanks for watching!
They’re so cute and happy 😭😭😭
They are so cute! 💕🥇🏆🏃🏻♂️
Congrats
Wow beautiful that’s true love ❤️❤️❤️
This needs a Netflix series