Over the weekend I received a comment to a post I made back in February, 2010, regarding the “Good Morning America Extreme Proposal Challenge.”  In that post I questioned whether the winner’s proposal was really “extreme.” Don’t get me wrong, it was nice and memorable. But, when I think “extreme,” I also envision so “over the top” that I want to tell all of my friends about it. 

Well…a reader of our blog has also taken exception to the “extreme” nature of the proposal that won the “GMA” challenge and has offered a friendly challenge of his own.

Although I really don’t want to get into the “judging” business, I’m always happy to share fun and unique ways for couples to celebrate their wedding, even if it goes back to the proposal itself.  In many cases, these are special, personal moments that can be (should be) shared at a wedding reception and incorporated into the fun memories of the celebration.

Here’s what our reader. Austin, had to say about his May 29, 2010, proposal to his fiancé, Sheri : 

“I wouldn’t call that an “extreme” proposal, but, but I give them points for being Colts fans. My fiancee and I are from Indianapolis. My proposal was probably more extreme than that – driving a Corvette at 90 mph by police escort to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, driving around the track, proposing on the bricks, being announced at a Corvette event in front of a couple thousand people then having Tony Kanaan (fiancee’s favorite driver), congratulate us. It was an amazing day for us! Check out our video below!”

So what do you think? Did Austin out “extreme” the GMA winner? You be the judge!

“An amazingly orchestrated wedding proposal caught live in Madison Square Park. After the surprise production number in the park for this girl, they rode off in a horse drawn carriage. In the dance the slip of paper the guys are waving around is a poloroid. The song the guys dance to was “their song.”"

It takes a bit to get through the set-up but this is, without a doubt, the most elaborately staged, extraordinarily fun and entertaining marriage proposal I have ever seen. What I wouldn’t give to work with this couple on their wedding reception. You can bet that it will be off the hook! Too bad they’re in New York.


 

Rodney Cortes and Stacy Bolf celebrate their recent engagement at Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, Fla.

Good Morning America announced the winner of “The GMA Extreme Proposal Challenge” this morning. It’s a nice story that ends with the Groom, Rodney Cortes,  surprising his Bride, Stacy Bolf, with a proposal at a Super Bowl party.

Although congratulations is due the happy couple and as memorable a moment as it may have been for them (which is all that really mattters), I’m not sure, in the scheme of a National contest that touts the word “Extreme,” that this one hits that mark.

What do you think? What is the greatest or most “extreme” proposal of marriage story you’ve heard? Maybe it’s your own!

via Good Morning America Weekend’s Extreme Proposal Challenge – ABC News.

For those of you thinking about popping the question, do you have an idea for an extreme proposal? (Getty Images)

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, are you planning to give (or perhaps receive) a unique wedding proposal? Enter the Good Morning America “Extreme Marriage Proposal” contest and win a prize package worth $1800.

From the GMA web site: “The winner will have their proposal filmed by our cameras and get to appear on Good Morning America Weekend live with their fiancé. Good Morning America Weekend will also help the winner facilitate their proposal. Package includes: roundtrip, coach class airfare for two (2) from an airport near winner’s home to a NY city area airport OR depending on proximity to New York City, winner may receive, instead of airfare, other transportation to and from winner’s home to the studio, as determined at the sole discretion of the Sponsor; and one night’s hotel accommodations and one (1) Netbook computer from Radio Shack (value $300). Approximate retail value: $1,800.”

Additional information and rules available via the Good Morning America “Extreme Proposal Contest” web site.

If you are a Kansas or Missouri resident and are serious about entering into the GMA contest, please feel free to contact me if you’d like to “brainstorm” your idea. As a 20 year wedding professional and Wedding Entertainment Director™, I’d be happy to share what I’ve learned from hundreds of my past client’s proposals and offer suggestions that may be of value.

And, if you do win the GMA contest, due in part to my assistance and in line with the limited criteria above, I will donate my entertainment services ($2500 value) to your wedding celebration. Subject to availability.

Contact Ron Ruth Wedding Entertainment at 816-224-4487 or ron@ronruthweddings.com