Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” Takes on New Meaning with Fan Marriage Proposals
The twangy guitar picking begins and the crowd cheers. It’s time for “Love Story,” the ninth song on Taylor Swift’s Eras tour set list. Onstage, Ms. Swift strums her guitar and sings a modified Romeo and Juliet story, one with a happy ending that closes with Romeo on bended knee and Juliet picking out a wedding dress.
But for some fans, “Love Story” has taken on a new and literal meaning during the Eras tour. Fans like Megan Voo and Justin Chong, who got engaged during one of Ms. Swift’s shows in their hometown of Melbourne, Australia.
Ms. Voo, 26, was in complete shock when Mr. Chong, also 26, popped the question in February, especially since she had no idea he was even at the concert. Mr. Chong had purchased a nearby seat to surprise her, with the help of those seated around him forming a human shield to keep him hidden until the perfect moment.
The proposal, captured by nearby attendees and shared on social media, quickly went viral. “My friend congratulated us, saying ‘I saw your video.’ We hadn’t even announced! This was maybe two hours after the concert,” Ms. Voo said.
Brittany Litzenberger, 27, also had a surprise proposal at the Eras tour in Kansas City. Her boyfriend, Sloan Thomas, proposed during Ms. Swift’s “Speak Now” set, with the perfect timing of the song “Enchanted” playing in the background.
And Carmen Castillo, who traveled from Barcelona, Spain to Tampa, Fla., with her now-fiancé Vernon Chamorro, got engaged during “Love Story” at the concert. The couple, who have been together for six years, have set a wedding date for Dec. 14 in Nicaragua, with a nod to Taylor Swift’s birthday.
These fan proposals have added an extra layer of magic to Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, turning “Love Story” into a real-life fairy tale for some lucky couples.
