Paul wanted to propose to Amanda in a special way, so he arranged for magician and family friend, Billy Reid, to do a private show for them at the Q Club.  Amanda was asked if she minded the close-up magic session being filmed for Billy’s website, and she said she didn’t. Therefore, the camera crew and such were all in on the surprise– making it much easier for Paul to catch his proposal on a video to keep.

Billy is doing the same magic trick over and over, giving Amanda the chance to win a “prize”. What I love is that watching this video, you know the ring is going to end up under the cup. I was just waiting for it to be there. Finally around 2:45 is there, and when Paul moves to drop to one knee Amanda still doesn’t believe him. He asks the question, and what’s her response? “Shut up.”

In fact, she doesn’t say “shut up” just once! He has to keep reassuring her that he’s serious, and that the ring is in fact real, before she finally, officially, says yes.

Emily