Josh Stephersonwas merely following his heart when he offered a ring and the rest of his life toAlyssa Fowler.

The couple were attending a wedding in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2023when he popped the question.

Are they gonna get married at someone elses wedding too?

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one asked, while another wrote, The fact yall decided to choose someone elses wedding is insane.

Your boyfriend is that lame he couldnt find a unique way to do that for you?

This feels so hillbilly trailer parkish.

Woman showing engagement ring, proud of fiancé’s proposal at another wedding, sparks fury online.

In that moment, he decided he would get down on one knee and ask me to marry him.

Alyssa had a quick word with the bride while Josh was still on one knee.

To which she responded, No he didnt but its okay!

Man proposing to woman at a wedding; others in background appear surprised, enhancing the wedding proposal scene.

They were both very happy for us, she told the outlet.

However, it all happened very organically and it was a beautiful proposal, she added.

We appreciate everyones concerns, but we are happy with everything that happened.

Engaged couple embraces at a wedding, woman reacts excitedly to surprise proposal.

Oh she is lovingggg this attention, one said after she tried tojustify the proposal at the wedding.

He had 364 other days to do this… another wrote.

I see why he did it, said the formerAmerican Idolhost.

Woman reacts with text: “You ruined her day and her entire life,” discussing lazy proposal at wedding.

But another speaker onOn Air With Ryan Seacrestsaid it was tacky.

Someonepls propose at her wedding, one said.

Many said online that they feel so sorry for the bride

Thanks!

Man proposing at a wedding, sparking reactions; bride appears surprised in elegant gown.

Check out the results:

Comment criticizing a proposal at someone else’s wedding, sparking fury.

Comment criticizing a proposal at someone else’s wedding, reading “Your man is cheap,” with 228 likes.

Two women having a conversation indoors, highlighting relationship dynamics and proposals at weddings.

Couple embracing during a proposal at a wedding, with guests reacting in the background.

Comment criticizing a proposal as “strange behavior” at another’s wedding, generating online discussion.

Comment questioning pride over fiancé’s proposal at wedding, sparking fury.

Woman reacts to criticism about fiancé proposing at a wedding, highlighting the viral debate.

Couple embraces at wedding reception, capturing guests' surprise proposal reactions under string lights.

Text comment criticizing a proposal at someone’s wedding, emphasizing focus on the bride and groom.

Comment criticizing a wedding proposal as lazy and uninspired, expressing embarrassment and lack of class.

Comment criticizing a proposal at someone else’s wedding, sparking fury over lazy and uninspired actions.

Comment criticizing a proposal at someone else’s wedding, sparking fury among readers.

Comment on a proposal at a wedding, mentioning the “rock” being pebble-sized, sparking fury and debate.

Comment reacting to a proposal at a wedding, expressing sarcastic excitement about future interruptions at special moments.

Online comment comparing a proposal at a wedding to blowing out candles on someone else’s cake.

Comment expressing sympathy for the bride amid wedding proposal controversy, with 41 likes.

Comment criticizing a proposal at someone else’s wedding, suggesting it lacks originality and respect.

Comment criticizing a proposal at another’s wedding, calling it a “pick me” act, with 71 likes.

Comment discussing a wedding proposal controversy, highlighting being lazy and uninspired, with a reply from Jess.

Comment expressing anger over proposal at another’s wedding, emphasizing costs and rudeness.

Comment supporting fiancé’s proposal at another wedding; sparks fury.

Comment discussing a proposal at someone else’s wedding, expressing congratulations and happiness.

Comment on a post about a woman’s fiancé proposing at another person’s wedding, sparking debate.

Comment on a proposal at a wedding, mentioning empty chairs and folded tables.

Comment defending a woman regarding a proposal at someone else’s wedding.

Comment questioning blame in wedding proposal controversy.

Comment criticizing an uninspired proposal with 12 likes.

Comment criticizing a man for proposing at someone else’s wedding, sparking debate and fury online.