Patrick + Chris | Boston Marathon Monday Surprise (Double) Proposal
I first reached out to Patrick on Instagram in 2018 after seeing a photo of him & Chris kissing during the Boston Marathon. After speaking quickly, I learned they were from out of state but might have the opportunity to photograph them in the future. Less than a year later, Patrick reached out to tell me about Chris’ plans to run the 2019 Boston Marathon. However, he went on to explain that he was planning a surprise proposal for after the race and wanted photos of the day leading up to that moment.
Fast forward to April 14th, the night before the race when I received a message on Instagram from Bruce; a friend of the couple. He explained that Chris also was planning to propose after the race, much to my surprise. While there were a lot of logistics to figure out, we made sure to document the day in its entirety.
We arrived late morning to a friend of Patrick’s house, only a block from where we would be trying to catch Chris mid-run. A letter titled “Mile 14” was handed to Patrick. Chris had written letters for Patrick to open at every mile marker: beginning at the start line in Hopkinton and ending at the finish line on Boylston Street in Boston. These letters talked about their past, family, friends, work and their future aspirations together; each one becoming progressively more emotional.
As we made our way to the corner of Commonwealth Ave and Hereford St to catch a glimpse of Chris, Patrick’s excitement (and nervousness) grew exponentially. “Mile 22” was given to Patrick. Friends of the couple each clutched their phone, watching Chris approach on the race route. Patrick eagerly held a sign that read “I (heart) you Chris!” The letters continued and it was apparent Patrick might have been catching on to what was really happening. “Mile 25” and we left our viewing post and Chris shortly thereafter crossed the finish line, completing his 3rd Boston Marathon.
Patrick and the group made their way back to where we had come from prior as we departed for Boston Public Garden, where Patrick and Chris were to meet for their moment. This was it. We sprinted through the Gardens, filled with thousands of runners and their families. Friends of Patrick and Chris were almost strategically placed every few hundred feet pointing us in the right direction. Luckily, we spotted the two just before making their way up to the bridge next to the Swan boats and managed to trot behind them ever so quietly as to not give ourselves away. Finally, at the edge of the pond, the pair began to have their moment, embracing each other before Chris got down on one knee and posed the question to Patrick. Before he could even finish, Patrick exclaimed “of course I’ll marry you” before then getting down on one knee himself. They exchanged custom cuffs in place of traditional rings, ironically made at the same metalsmith in Pennsylvania.
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That's my cousin!!! Congratulations!!!!!
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
Ahhh! Thanks for watching!
@chetanvaidya768
4 жыл бұрын
He is cute
@ayoubben2018
4 жыл бұрын
Cuuuuuute 😢💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
@iwanefarhaty1355
4 жыл бұрын
Hi
@hassanchaudary7406
4 жыл бұрын
Best wishes from Pakistan
Me: so far so good Them: proposes at the same time Also me: dammit, here comes the waterworks
@TakoyakiAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
Hahahhaha we experienced the same thing about one hour apart from each other!!
@ramennoodlesooup_4147
4 жыл бұрын
Awww that’s adorable ❤️❤️❤️
@alessiocece2098
4 жыл бұрын
@@TakoyakiAdventures 😂😂💖
if this isn't some kind of soulmate shit then I don't know what is🥺
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
haha thanks for watching!
@excxmoody
2 жыл бұрын
Have been hoping to be lucky like these two for several years now, ever since learning marriage is possible.
OMG ok I’m crying now. Life is short, be aware 😢😘
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
Make the best of your time!
@alessiocece2098
4 жыл бұрын
☺️💖 you're right!!
Beautiful, who would not like them.... I wish you all the luck in the world 🌻😍
This is just so pretty. I wish I have this kind of moment too in my life
@redhood8141
4 жыл бұрын
You never know, it could happen
@kevinh811
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! I imagine moments like this when I run races.
@bamaliban5649
4 жыл бұрын
@@redhood8141 hello. How are you?
@redhood8141
4 жыл бұрын
@@bamaliban5649 I'm feeling better, how are you doing?
@bamaliban5649
4 жыл бұрын
@@redhood8141 I'm good. Thanks for the reply. Do you have Facebook account.
That was so darn sweet! I was shedding tears. The love and affection these two share is so massive. I wish them all the happiness in the world! 💑
Been with my now husband for 21 years...I wish you as many and more!!!
@iwanefarhaty1355
4 жыл бұрын
Hi
Why I am crying while watching this? 😫
@ramaraokommineni3844
4 жыл бұрын
Chaitanyaa Rajesh hi
@redhood8141
4 жыл бұрын
Because it was so beautiful
@pietrocarraro9312
4 жыл бұрын
because it is impossible not to cry....
@iamfish2106
4 жыл бұрын
cause its love
@cyrill3000
3 жыл бұрын
You are not crying! I am crying! 😉😂☺️
Congrats !!! Just beautiful. millions of years of happiness for you guys. We married almost 5 years ego. Has been a very difficult/tuff times from last year to now. But I would do everything again and again in a heart bit. LOVE is what meter.
My heart is screaming, great moment to watch. Can’t wait for mine. Congratulations guys!
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
It will one day come, I assure you.
@TakoyakiAdventures
4 жыл бұрын
#goals like no other.
@manisanamaibam5754
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheJerimendoza hi all the best. Love you from India 😘😘😘🌈🌈🌈
@TheJerimendoza
4 жыл бұрын
💙💙💙 @manisana
This video was beautiful. The videographer did a fantastic job. So touching and heartwarming. Love Is Love
What a lovely couple! Have a wonderful wedding and marriage! Good luck from Germany!
This double proposal thing seems to happen a lot in gay relationships. I like it. It means both are on the same page, the same stage of their relationship and the same stage of their lives. In a straight relationship, even when the woman says yes, you can’t tell if she’s truly on the same page.
These videos are turning me into a cry baby.This is beautiful. Love is beautiful. Great video. Beautiful couple
One of the most beautiful moments I've ever seen. The love they have for each other is palpable, I can feel it through the screen. I'm putting this in my favorites, to come back to. Beautiful photography, intimate without being in their face. Nice job Aaron Mello photography.
Yes soo happy for you . You got me crying... wit a lovely couple..from Scotland..🎊🎉👍
Amazing piece of film. loved every moment of it. Never get that in my life.
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Luv the video. I'm so happy for the both of them!
Congratulations! May you continue to enjoy a lifetime of happiness together.
WTF love is so beautiful I am so fkn happy for these two! May they stay together- FOREVER. 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
Thanks. Stay happy and blessed
Congratulations guys. You make the world beautiful. Could not always see clearly- tears blurred my vision.
So beautiful ❤ I wish them all the happiness in the world 🌎 ❤✨🌟
What a beautiful video of a beautiful moment! Congratulations, guys!
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@redhood8141
4 жыл бұрын
@@AaronMello This was so Beautiful! You really captured it very well
Congrats my Dudes, that was Awesome!
Congratulations! I wish you both a life together full of joy and hope. I do wonder what those letters said. Good job, Aaron!
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
It was perfect I wish you all the happiness you could get in the world
Congratulations guys, wish you a long and amazing life together
Congratulations to a beautiful couple! ❤️
Felicidades chicos!! Que viva su amor! 😍
Awhhhh this is adorable🥺
Congrats to you both! ❤️
@redhood8141
4 жыл бұрын
They are the definition of Relationship goals
I watched this video and it made me cry. It was very good and very touching. It made me happy to watch this video. It was very beautiful and pure love. 👍😘🎉🎉
Congrats from NJ !!! Happy for you !!!
im smiling knowing i could find and keep a great guy as well..congratulations!
They both look so cute together. I wish them all the love and happiness in the world ❤
That's love.....all the best for you guys ❤️❤️
So special, congrats on your race & best of luck to you both!
Congratulations to both of you, such a lovely couple and the music is very nice!
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Wonderful proposal. You are so handsome guys. Enjoy your lives.
So amazing and wonderful - such genuine love. It is all good... no, it is GREAT!
@bamaliban5649
4 жыл бұрын
Hello. ❤️
Luckiest people on earth. Wish you both a wonderful life and strength and so much more love!
Wow 😮! Such deep love and adoration. You can’t ask for more.
@redhood8141
4 жыл бұрын
That is so true 😢 I loved this
Im so proud to both of u guys
So pleased to see their love reciprocated in public. Love is love.
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Awww this is so cute ❤️
That is so very beautiful. Wish you luck you two
This is so Sweet! ❤❤❤
Aaaaw... you guys... I hope you have a long life together. 🙂💕
I wanna to cry watching this video,im from Indonesian ,i loveee youu guyss !!!!
That's really beautiful! :)
..and they lived happily ever after 💗
Congratulations guys! Hope you both have a long and happy life together 🙂
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@jdparamount92
4 жыл бұрын
Aaron Mello Of course! 🙂
@bamaliban5649
4 жыл бұрын
@@jdparamount92 hello. Hope you give me a chance to know you seriously.
@jdparamount92
4 жыл бұрын
Bama Liban Sorry. Idk you
Wonderful love and ring exchange. They just can't stop kissing each other.
Congratulations... I'm very happy ❤️
Awe. This is so beautiful 🌈
Congrats both of you hope all
Congratulations both 👏🍷🍾🍷
Life is so good to them both... I wish and praying mine too... Congratulations and more love love love in the air...
@bamaliban5649
4 жыл бұрын
Hello.
Que tiernos. FELICIDADES.~
Love overload.
Happy for both of you
So cute GOD bless both of you good luck for the happy life together❤❤❤❤kissis and hugs from philippines😘😘😘😘
wow😢 congratulations for both of yaa ... I need ones like him 👬 who will love me n take care of for the rest of my life ..
@ramaraokommineni3844
4 жыл бұрын
Alfie Tomlinson hi
@alfietomlinson5040
4 жыл бұрын
yes
@hajuntamayo8895
4 жыл бұрын
Alfie Tomlinson...you need love and care... I'm here...😉😉.how old are you.. where you from..?😍😍😉😘
Wow. I pay my respect to them, especially the runner.
@bamaliban5649
4 жыл бұрын
Hello sir. Hope you give me a chance to know you.
U made it! All the best ~~~
Spectacular......!!
Very special, love to see the wedding photos Best of Luck from Aus
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@iwanefarhaty1355
4 жыл бұрын
@@AaronMello Hi
Love is amazing!
Thanks for the video guys. Its just make me remember that I am single since birth.
@shamisbishar9878
4 жыл бұрын
Lemi me join the club 😁
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
lol! Oh, come on! Can't rush these things.
@hajuntamayo8895
4 жыл бұрын
Rome Fatur...ooh really...your kiddingme...😊😊😘
@redhood8141
4 жыл бұрын
@@AaronMello That's so true, my fiancee and I have been engaged for about 5 1/2 years, I joke with him if we are ever going to get married, he says when we aren't broke. So be looking out in 25 years for the wedding lol I hope not
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
@@redhood8141 Haha ah, no way. I wish you the best. And in sooner than 25 years friend!
If you can love another human being it is a wonderful feeling
Be Happy ...... Always 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
Great mindset to have!
So crying wathing this , my ex die january 2020 , and just prayer i send for him 😣
@See-if_I_care
3 жыл бұрын
Your ex?? Why do you soumd upset?
So sweet!💙🧡💚
So sweet❤
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Wonderful 🕊💙💜🕊
This is one of the best things I've ever seen.
@AaronMello
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was a lot of fun!
Dammit I said I wouldn’t cry 😭..... Congrats
Love wil always win!! Blessings guys!!!
@redhood8141
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, True love beats all 😁
@bamaliban5649
4 жыл бұрын
Hello. I am JOVENSON from the Philippines and I am very interested in knowing more about you.
im so happy for you guys!! this was so mf cute sksk ahh I also live a little outside of Boston so I recognized the paul revere statue and the buildings in the city.
Luv u guys
They are so cute! 💕🥇🏆🏃🏻♂️
Awwwwwww!! ❤️❤️
Congratulations~~~
Adorable 😍😍
Why did you remove the Like/dislike Ratio?! 🤔😢 Its always nice to See If people Like it (more, always depends I guess) because Love Always wins!! 😍💖💖💖
So sweet.....
Congrat's lovely ♥️
Aww that’s sweet ❤️❤️😘😘
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful
Wonderful story.
They’re so cute and happy 😭😭😭
Congratulations❤🍺❤
Tanti tanti tanti tanti tanti tanti tanti tanti tanti auguri 🥂 from italy
Wow beautiful that’s true love ❤️❤️❤️
Congrats i hope i can meet with my boylove to like you guys. 😊😊
congrats
omg sooo sweet. I wish You the very best!
@AaronMello
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Muchas felicidades. Dios los bendiga.