Internet In Stitches After Grandma Accidentally 'Spoils' Proposal Surprise

Popping the question is certainly a memorable moment but it looks like this couple may remember it for the wrong reasons, after an older relative gave them some unwanted attention.

The moment Pierce Burton attempted to get down on one knee has racked up 3 million views on TikTok.

The footage shared by his Colorado-based partner Jade (@jadesaxton90) shows her standing in a woodland area before being joined by Pierce Burton, who appears to be nervous. Within seconds, his grandma shouts him from afar and the moment is ruined.

The on-screen text explained: "He's about to propose and nana spoils it because she thought It already happened."

According to The Knot Real Weddings Study, many Americans choose to propose on a planned trip, or gatherings with friends or family. But that doesn't take the pressure away.

The survey of more than 9,000 U.S. couples married between January 1 and December, 31, last year revealed that 58 percent of proposers felt the need for a unique proposal, leading about 70 percent to plan up to six months ahead.

Nearly all couples, 95 percent, exchange at least one ring upon engagement, with a diverse array of styles chosen. Diamonds are still the preferred stone for engagement rings, accounting for 85 percent of choices.

Burton couldn't propose to Saxton when he initially planned, though he managed to hold onto the ring. There are instances where couples choosing to propose near water have accidentally dropped the ring, like this man who jumped off a boat and into the sea in a frantic effort to recover it.

An extract from Saxton's clip explains: "I knew he was [going to] propose all day I felt it. Then he tried to set up the camera so the video would hear what he was saying and nana walked over and thought it already happened and spoiled the surprise.

"No matter how it happened he made the engagement so special and ill never forget it."

Saxton also states the video will "forever make me laugh," however other TikTok users are far from amused.

One user said: "Grandma's are literally the worst best thing."

"That's why you don't tell old [people] your plans," said another comment with over 14,000 likes.

"I got mine spoiled by my grandma too haha. She texted me "congratulations!" Immediately after my husband asked her permission. However, luckily it wasn't really spoiled [because] I already knew," said a third commenter.

A fourth commenter said: "I love my grandparents but they can't keep there mouth shut."

Newsweek reached out to @jadesaxton90 for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.

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