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Celebrity Proposal Stories

Ever wondered how the rich and famous get engaged? Do they create elaborate, up-scale proposals or take the more traditional route? If you're looking for ideas or just like reading romantic proposal stories, here are the true, real-life proposal stories of celebrity engagements.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes: Tom Cruise proposed to wife Katie Holmes after a candlelit dinner at Le Jules Verne restaurant at the Eiffel Tower after a whirlwind romance.
Seal and Heidi Klum: When Seal proposed to Heidi Klum, he did it two days before Christmas at 14,000 feet in Whistler, B.C. He surprised his bride-to-be in a custom built igloo on the top of an glacier in uncharted terrain. A little over the top, but definitely romantic.
Dean McDermott and Tori Spelling: Dean McDermott had a little help from his sister when proposing to wife Tori Spelling. He proposed on Christmas Eve at a Christmas tree farm in Toronto, Canada. Dean's sister helped by putting lights for a half a mile leading the couple to a table for two surrounded by decorated Christmas trees. The couple rode up in a horse-drawn carriage and Dean proposed.
John Light and Neve Campbell: British actor John Light went the traditional route when he proposed to girlfriend Neve Campbell. He got down on one knee and recited Shakespeare before he presented her with the ring.
Chris Ivery and Ellen Pompeo: Record producer Chris Ivery proposed to girlfriend Ellen Pompeo, star of Grey's Anatomy, on her 37th birthday after eating a birthday breakfast together at home.
Corey Hardrict and Tia Mowry: Corey proposed to Tia on Christmas Day in a prankster way. He first gave her a card telling her that he loved her and wanted to give her a promise ring to work towards the future. Mowry's younger brother then brought over a piece of paper that read "Psych!". At the same time, Mowry's other brother started playing the Jagged Edge song "Let's Get Married." Hardrict then got down on one knee and proposed for real.
Bill Rancic and Giuliana DePandi: Trumps first apprentice, Rancic, had girlfriend Giuliana, an E! news anchor, flying high with his proposal. When DePandi arrived in Chicago, Rancic had a limo waiting, which whisked her away to a nearby helipad. Rancic, who was waiting with her favorite pizza and champagne, proposed mid-air as the couple took a ride over downtown Chicago, taking in the holiday lights.
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood: At a "Legends in Bronze" event where larger-than-life bronze statues honoring 10 country legends, including Brooks, were revealed, Garth Brooks surprised everyone. After Brooks' statue was revealed, the country super-star got down on one knee in front of 7,000 fans and popped the question to girlfriend and fellow country artist, Trisha Yearwood.
Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson: While vacationing in Hawaii, Nick popped the question to girlfriend Jessica Simpson on a yacht off the Hawaiian coast. The proposal can be seen in the couple''s MTV series, "Newlyweds".
Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush: Murray pictured romance when he popped the question to "One Tree Hill" co-star, Sophia Bush. He proposed in Australia at a tennis court that he adorned with with 20 bouquets of roses and 500 lit candles spelling out a special message for Bush.
Aaron Carter and Kari Anne Peniche: Aaron Carter popped the question to girlfriend Piniche in a spur of the moment decision in Las Vegas. While the pair was onstage in front of 200 people during the Playboy Comedy Tour at the Palms Casino Resort, Aaron surprised Kari (and everyone else) with a proposal.
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey: Burnett, creator of the hit show Survivor, got down on one knee and proposed to Downey on a moonlit beach in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. The pair were vacationing over Thanksgiving and had a lot to be thankful for when they returned.
Brooke Burke and David Charvet: The former Baywatch star hosted a summertime party and popped the question to girlfriend Burke during the bash.
Benji Madden and Sophie Monk: Good Charlotte's Benji Madden proposed to girlfriend Sophie Monk while in Australia on New Year's Eve. According to Madden, love is "the most rewarding thing in the world. It makes everything else in your life more rewarding. Your work, your family. Home, everything. It's great. It's a singer/songwriter thing � we're just hopeless romantics."
Lance Armstrong and Sheryl Crow: The 7-time winner of the Tour de France rowed girlfriend Sheryl Crow out in a little fishing boat on a lake. While coasting along the water, the motor went out and Lance, who had been planning a proposal, popped the question. While the moment was picture perfect, one thing was missing. "I felt bad�. I didn't have the ring with me." said Armstrong. It didn't matter though because according to Crow, "It was very romantic."
Jordana Brewster and Andrew Form: The actress and director from Texas Chainsaw Massacre found love while making the horror flick. After dating for a year, Form proposed on their one-year anniversary. While vacationing in San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, CA (where John and Jackie Kennedy honeymooned), Brewster was surprised by a hotel room full of candles and a diamond ring.
Ryan Phillipe and Reese Witherspoon: While vacationing in Charleston, SC at The Planter's Inn, a romantic B&B, Ryan popped the question while serving her waffles with strawberries and cream in bed.
Rob Mariano and Amber Brkich: After scheming together on Survivor All-Stars, which Amber won, Rob popped the question during the live season finale by getting down on one knee in front of a shocked Amber (who was wearing an I ♥ Rob t-shirt).
Quentin Richardson and Brandy: The NBA star proposed to singer girlfriend, Brandy, in front of close friends and family at a private reception at L.A.'s Century Club. When she arrived, the club was decorated with rose petals everywhere and Quentin with a ring.
Nick Cannon and Selita Ebanks: Nick proposed to new fiance Selita after they left the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Gala. The couple was chauffeured in a Rolls Royce to Times Square where the words "Selita, will you marry me?" were projected on a giant MTV jumbotron.
Jennifer Morrison and Jesse Spencer: After several faulted attempts at proposing to his House co-star, Jesse finally found the perfect romantic setting. On a trip to Paris, Spencer took Morrison to the Eiffel tower, where he handed her a box containing a ring and proposed in French, "Veux-tu m'�pouser?"
Jimmy Fallon and Nancy Juvonen: Fallong proposed to girlfriend Juvonen on a dock at sunset at her family's home at Lake Lake Winnipesaukee, where On Golden Pond was filmed. According to a friend, he surprised her with a Neil Lane design one-of-a-kind ring.
Jimmy Fallon and Nancy Juvonen: The funny man kept his proposal to Juvonen, Drew Barrymore's long-time business partner, a serious matter. "It was serious. I did the whole one knee thing. I tried not to cry before she did. I was breaking down a little bit," he says. "I don't even remember what I said."
Eli Manning and Abby McGrew: The NY Giants quarterback proposed to his long-time girlfriend with a sparkling diamond down on one knee. According to a NY Daily News source "it was really low-key - it happened at home at a very unexpected moment."
Jason Wahler and Katja Decker-Sadowski: Wahler, famous for his days on MTV's Laguna Beach and his stint as The Hills' Lauren Conrad's boyfriend, proposed to his girlfriend Katja during a housewarming party in front of a group of friends. The engagement announcement can be seen on MTV's The Hills: Surprise Engagement episode.
Andrew Firestone and Ivana Bozilovic: The ex-bachelor proposed to girlfriend Ivana while alone on the beach prior to a surprise 30th birthday party that he had planned for her. "Just being able to be there with all our friends and family was the most special moment of my whole life," he told Us Magazine.
Actor Vince Vaughn proposed to his girlfriend on Valentine's Day. According to Vaugh to Ellen on her show (from People Magazine): "Valentine's Day rolled around and I figured this is not a ship to be missed, because I will not forget this date. So Valentine's Day was the day that I asked her. [It] worked out great because it would have been kind of weird to have talked about [getting engaged] and then skipped Valentine's Day as if who knows when this thing is coming."

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