Prom season is often a time for creativity and big gestures, but one teen’s unique idea has raised the bar entirely. A promposal (prom + proposal) involving braille, chocolate, and a whole lot of thoughtfulness is making waves on social media years after it first happened. The story of Jake Schwartz and Paige Drury isn’t just a tale of young love—it’s a beautiful example of how a little extra effort can make someone feel truly valued.
In the video, Schwartz asks Drury to read a message he created using Hershey’s Kisses. As her fingers glide over the candies, she begins to spell it out, "Wait, that's a 'P'...'R'...'O'..." before realizing what it says and gasping with joy. She then happily accepts the invitation to prom, a moment that was met with applause from friends who were present.
Schwartz told Today at the time, “It felt like the cutest thing to do. I've seen very cute promposals from upperclassmen at my school, and not to be outdone, I wanted to do something similar. I decided to write a message in braille because I felt it would be more personal.”
It wasn't even February, so she wasn't expecting what came next. Reddit
Drury, for her part, was completely surprised. “Since it's only February, I really wasn't expecting it to happen at all, which made it even better. It makes me feel so happy that someone cares about me enough to make the moment as special as possible.”
Schwartz staged the big moment during a high school play rehearsal, catching Drury completely off guard. After she enthusiastically said yes, the couple was met with cheers and applause from their classmates, making the event even more memorable. Schwartz called the moment “pretty surreal.”
The internet’s response
Unsurprisingly, the internet has embraced the video with open arms. On platforms like Reddit and Twitter, people are sharing their love for the couple’s story.
"That’s not a prom date, that’s future husband material."
— u/SirLightKnight
One user, u/SACK_HUFFER, commented, “His happy laugh made my eyes misty too, that’s the same dorky laugh my wifey knows too well 🥹.” Another, u/IAmAnObvioustrollAMA, pointed out the little details, saying, “The tiny ‘aww’ right before her laugh is what did it for me! So sweet!”
The hug came first, the 'yes' took a few moments more. Reddit
"The tiny 'aww' right before her laugh is what did it for me! So sweet!"
— u/IAmAnObvioustrollAMA
And it wasn’t just the promposal that touched hearts—people also celebrated how Schwartz accommodated Drury’s blindness in such a thoughtful way. One user, u/SirLightKnight, summed it up perfectly: “That’s not a prom date, that’s future husband material. Accommodates to her disability, does something outstandingly sweet and thoughtful in a single gesture… I’ve seen Hallmark content less romantic than this.”
Spreading positivity
In a world where news can often feel overwhelming, this simple yet powerful story is a reminder of the beauty of kindness and thoughtfulness. Schwartz’s promposal proves that it doesn’t take a grand or expensive gesture to create something meaningful—it just takes effort and heart.
As the video circulates once again, it’s a lovely reminder of how much a little creativity can mean, especially when it’s tailored to someone you care about. Whether or not you’re currently planning your own promposal, let this story be an inspiration to think outside the box—and always put thoughtfulness first.
