Illinois State University Marriage Proposal | Tyler and Paige

An Elaborate Ruse

It all started with a phone call from Tyler’s mom, Margaret. She and Tyler had dreamed up an elaborate ruse to create the perfect surprise marriage proposal for Paige. The plan was clever: Margaret would “receive” an award from ISU, providing the perfect excuse for the family to gather on the Quad for photos. But there was a twist—Margaret and Tyler would ensure the family “ran late,” creating just the right moment for Tyler to pop the question to Paige.

As the plan unfolded, everyone held their breath, hoping everything would go smoothly. And then, the magic moment arrived. With Paige unsuspecting and the setting just right, Tyler asked the most important question of his life.

What happened next was straight out of a movie. Family members emerged from behind buildings, bushes, and doorways, their faces beaming with joy and excitement, ready to celebrate this beautiful new chapter in Tyler and Paige’s love story.