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Surprise proposal · ReactReplay use case

She said yes. Now tell everyone — at once.

The post-proposal reveal that turns into a watch-forever clip.

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You spent months planning the proposal. The reveal-to-family is usually a flurry of group texts and a single shaky video call. ReactReplay flips it: hand out a link in advance, and minutes after the yes, everyone’s in a synced room watching the news land at the same second — with their cameras rolling.

Why this beats a text

The moment is the point.

The proposal video is yours. The "I just told my mom" video is the one that makes the wedding slideshow. ReactReplay gives you both — without ruining the moment by holding up a phone to film her parents’ Zoom tile.

How it works for a surprise proposal

Three minutes from setup to live room.

Set up the reveal in advance with a custom headline ("SHE SAID YES" / "WE’RE GETTING MARRIED") and the rose or coral palette. Generate per-recipient links and pre-share them with the family. The day of the proposal, hit start when you’re ready — the countdown plays and the recordings begin.

  1. 1. Choose your reveal. Custom headline, accent color, scheduled or instant.
  2. 2. Generate per-recipient links. Paste names — each guest gets a personal URL.
  3. 3. Press start. The countdown plays in every browser; cameras roll; clips land in your library.
Common questions

Surprise proposal FAQs.

How do I capture my family’s reaction to a proposal?
Use ReactReplay to host a private synced reveal room. Pre-send each family member a personalized link before the proposal day. Once she says yes, open your phone, hit start, and every guest’s browser records their reaction the moment the headline appears.
Will my family know about the room before the proposal?
Only if you want them to. The link works but the room is "locked" until you flip it active. You can call it something neutral ("save the date – may 8") so they bookmark it without spoiling the surprise.
Can my partner be in the recording too?
Yes — open the link on a second phone or laptop, grant camera, and they’re a guest in their own engagement reveal. The grid of reactions usually has the new couple front and center.
What if the proposal time slips?
No problem. The room only goes live when you press "Start". You can pre-set the time as a hint, then trigger it whenever the moment actually happens — even hours late.
How many guests should I invite?
Most surprise-proposal reveals run 8–15 guests (parents, siblings, best friends). The Family plan ($39, 15 guests, 1-year access) is the sweet spot. Bigger family? Big Day ($79, 30 guests, lifetime).
More reveal ideas

Other moments ReactReplay was made for.

Engagement revealThe "we’re engaged!" moment, with everyone’s face on tape.New home revealA new house deserves a real reveal — not a screenshot of the listing.Gender revealPink, blue, or twins — your room, your countdown, every reaction saved.Graduation revealEvery aunt who lit a candle, every parent who paid the deposit — on camera.
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She said yes. Now tell everyone — at once.

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