When couples share hobbies it can only make them stronger. It’s even better when those mutual interests present an opportunity for one outstanding proposal.

Chris wanted a fun way of proposing to Mabell. After being together for five years, and skydiving together for three, he thought it would be more than appropriate to propose during one of their dives. But he did it with a twist.

Christ proposed with a fake ring just before they were getting ready to jump (1:39) and then pretended to drop the ring. It was all part of the act, though! After their dive (in which you see several shots of Mabell being so overjoyed), her sisters and a friend are waiting on the ground for them. Chris proposes again with the actual ring (4:35), and they pose for some adorable pictures with signs the family/friend made.

Proceed with caution: this  video does contain a little language!

My favorite part about this? She doesn’t even seem phased that he dropped the ring. It’s so funny to me that he went to all this trouble to give this proposal a twist, almost to get a rise out of her, and she’s just so happy about being engaged she doesn’t seem to care! Maybe she figured from his personality it was a gimmick? Either way, this definitely made one awesome proposal story!

Emily