Engagement Proposal Advice - Moulin Rouge- Page 2

[starcatchers]

Posted: 2/14/20 at 3:46pm

A) I’m going to echo the suggestion of maybe just seeing if you can get into the theatre early.

BUT

B) Jeez. The responses to this are mind boggling levels of rude and for that, I’m sorry.

[Adams3]

Posted: 2/14/20 at 4:15pm

How about the VIP lounge on the mezzanine level, Maybe during intermission And then a quick selfie with Aaron at stage door after?

[VintageSnarker]

Posted: 2/14/20 at 4:42pm

Colin852 said: "Ok guys, let's help him out and brainstorm some better options "

As others have said, the original plan sounds like a horrible idea. You're going to see a show you love in a beautifully decorated theater. Why would you propose at the stage door of all places? If you don't want the attention of going on stage, then a proposal should be intimate. It should be about you and the person you're planning on spending the rest of your life with. I'd suggest finding the right moment in the show to quietly slip a ring on her finger or pop open a box but she might have a big reaction that would be disruptive to the rest of the audience. 

I don't know if he's on Cameo but I feel like the best way to go about this is to try and pre-arrange congratulations from Aaron, if he's up for it. Maybe a note or a short video. If you can arrange it, then you can show it to her after she accepts. Again, the original plan makes no sense to me. Presumably this gesture is to show that you care about what your potential fiance cares about and that you want to share your interests for the rest of your lives. I don't see how Aaron Tveit filming your proposal accomplishes that.

[IHeartNY2]

Posted: 2/14/20 at 4:45pm

Actually, if he's on it, Cameo is a great idea!

[VotePeron]

Posted: 2/14/20 at 6:59pm

Wouldn’t it be much more fun to ask a stranger to take a stagedoor pic of the two of you with Aaron, and then propose to her during that? It’s still very selfish IMO involving Aaron in any fashion, but that’s the only logistical option I can think of.

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 2/14/20 at 7:46pm

I'd contact the house managers to see what the rules are and what can be arranged for you and your girlfriend. I think approaching Aaron after a show at the stage door is a bad idea. However if you contact the house managers they might arrange a backstage tour. 

But this proposal is just one moment in the story of the rest of your lives. If I were you I would not sweat the details of the proposal so much. 

[Mm882]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 1:07am

I would contact Jujamcyn and see if an arrangement pre show can be made in the beautiful theatre so it’s private and special. Or maybe you could pre order champagne or something for intermission and do it then amongst the beauty?

I also think maybe a dinner pre show somewhere French- like Un Deux Trois in midtown would be lovely and with the romantic theme of the evening.

[devonian.t]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 4:48am

Just because you had an idea, it doesn't mean it's a good idea.

 

If you love the show, great.  Go see the show, then find somewhere you can be with the person you want to marry and give them full focus.  They should be the star of the moment.

 

If you need to drag other people into such an intimate moment to make it "special", well...

[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 5:02am

Finding your mr/ms right and getting engaged is the bragging right....not that some random actor watched you pop the question.

I really dont get understand why we have gotten to the point where everything must be:

A - an over the top big deal
B - "out there" for everyone to see

Arent we getting tired of fake joy? Or relying on outside opinions to validate our lives?

[SweetLips22]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 5:56am

Reality TV gone mad--yet another example of 'look at me'.

You love the show, you love her so for Gods sake this is a VERY private moment between the two of you, not to be shared with strangers. Do it as you walk away from the show while you are both on a high.

Or do the whole thing privately back in your hotel room where the staff have things set up while you were at the show.

and Mr Tveit pops out of the closet with a camera.

Updated On: 2/15/20 at 05:56 AM

[Piparoo]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 8:06am

The lack of kindness in this thread is way over the top. Lighten up everyone.  Let the OP be excited.  When I got engaged, I had an interview with Morgan Freeman scheduled for the next day.  I was so excited that I blurted it out after we were finished.  He was extremely gracious and offered us what seemed like sincere congratulations. I would expect Aaron to be as well.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 2:55pm

But yours happened organically... and you didnt ask him for anything.

[theminutepast]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 10:24pm

The most surprising thing about this post is that the poster says he’s been lurking on BWW for awhile yet he’s taken aback by the rude responses.

I would suggest having the ring on the seat before she gets there, which would involve working with the theater. I don’t know the show and what cancan seats are, so maybe this isn’t a good idea. Anywho, good luck!

[Hairspray0901]

Posted: 2/15/20 at 10:56pm

I was going to suggest Cameo but I see others already beat me to it! If he is on Cameo - maybe have it set up so that he ends his video with a message like “by the way, Andres has something to ask you...” that would be the perfect set up!

[TotallyEffed]

Posted: 2/16/20 at 9:35am

Hairspray0901 said: "I was going to suggest Cameo but I see others already beat me to it! If he is on Cameo - maybe have it set up so that he ends his video with a message like “by the way, Andres has something to ask you...” that would be the perfect set up!"

Best idea so far.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 2/16/20 at 2:40pm

Except he's not on Cameo. Don't involve the actors, they are not interested. 

Perhaps taking her to a nice restaurant and sitting in the VIP lounge, proposing there, would be nice. They probably get many requests for these kinds of things, I would do my own thing and not rely on the theater to help you out. 

[IHeartNY2]

Posted: 2/17/20 at 1:10pm

Good call on the VIP lounge. Can anyone buy or is it invitation only?

[Adams3]

Posted: 2/17/20 at 1:33pm

Anyone can buy.