Video: Surprise Proposal At Santa Parade

December 6, 2011

Chicago visitor Bob Kauffman didn’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree — all he wanted for Christmas this year was for Bermuda girlfriend Heather Turini to accept his wedding proposal.

Mr. Kauffman took the opportunity to propose to Ms Turini, who now works as a dental hygienist in the US, at the St. George’s Santa Claus Parade on Saturday [Dec.3].

When the parade was finished, the host pretended the gifts on Santa’s stage would be given away, and performed a mock draw, calling Ms Turini’s name as the first “winner” of the night.

Ms Turini came forward, and was asked to sit down. Then Mr. Kauffman took the microphone and said he “is the real winner, as he is getting the prize tonight.”

“Five years ago I looked into your eyes, and knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you,” Mr Kauffman said. “I prayed this day would come, but I had no idea it would be in St. George’s Square.”

With the crowd cheering him on, Mr Kauffman got the ring out of his pocket, and gave it to his girlfriend.  Taken completely by surprise, the elated Miss Turini said yes.

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  1. cocoa says:

    Awww… very sweet!Congratulations!

  2. freddyg says:

    God Bless your union ! Merry Christmas !

  3. How sweet says:

    Aww that was very nice aww :) Congrats to the both of you. :) :)

  4. lili says:

    aaaw

  5. Makes me think....hmmmmm says:

    Bernews, you get it all! Thanks for sharing such a sweet moment — so refreshing from the usual news these days ;o} Congratulations to the couple, may it be a long and joyous union!

  6. I gotta be me says:

    Memo to future husband: PLEASE do NOT do this to me.

  7. MinorMatters says:

    Glad she said ‘Yes’ or this could have been very embarrassing :)

  8. OMG says:

    Go Heather & Bob, you two make will make a wonderful couple. God Bless you both!

  9. Aunt Juliann says:

    Heather & Bob: Congratulations and I have tears of pure joy and Happiness for both of you. Love ya!!!!!

  10. Global Citizen says:

    awwww!!! Congratulations!!

  11. Down 'n' Dirty says:

    I just hope he knows what the heck he’s signed up for ! ! Next year he’ll be hanging his balls and other ornaments on a 8ft christmas tree .

    • drunkenUrsula says:

      i agree with you Down ‘n’ Dirty….next year’s song will be AFTER THE LOVE IS GONE….but anyway congrats.

  12. Linda says:

    I’m sorry, the first thing he says before he proposes is “Look at me when I’m speaking to you…”…. the second thing he said was “I want to change your name”…. the first thing she should have replied was a resounding NO!

  13. Glenda Carlington says:

    Congratulations to Heather and Bob! What a wonderful Christmas surprise for you Heather! May God bless your lives together and live in your hearts and home forever.

    Love you guys,

    Glenda Carlington