A joyful day turned unexpectedly unforgettable when Brian’s lakeside proposal took a literal tumble and captured the hearts of nearly half a million viewers on Instagram.

The video, captioned “I Fell for Her, Literally! A simple proposal gone wrong… or right depending on perspective,” shows Brian walking back toward his partner at her favourite place in the world, Fallen Leaf Lake, ready to pop the question. But just as the moment approached, gravity had other plans. He tripped and fell forward in what viewers have called “the most relatable proposal ever.”

Far from a skit, the fall was a genuine mishap. His partner rushed to help him up, and in that perfectly imperfect moment, Brian seized the opportunity to propose.

A simple proposal gone wrong... or right depending on perspective. A joyful day at Fallen Leaf Lake, CA felt like the absolute perfect occasion for a proposal. Its her favorite place in the world. We frequent this lake every summer and enjoy the hikes around it. So I decided to take advantage of the moment. But gravity decided to take advantage of me.