Though he didn't come dressed as a scary cursed animal man, the groom-to-be in an adorable Beauty and the Beast-inspired proposal was at least sporting a beard.
Joel Lynch, an Iowa State University senior, knew the love of his life, Caroline Szymanski, was a big Beauty and the Beast fan and Belle admirer.
So when he decided to pop the question, the hopeless romantic recreated the big Tale as Old as Time dance scene from the Disney film.
![Joel described his girlfriend Caroline Szymanski as his "partner in crime" and "best friend". Photo / Imgur](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/4N4CXKMUMBQUYAVHFPIXS26BLA.jpg?auth=9c67adbd4344a9e57fa9363a577827a011b32034f5ab460032a6ed46d4c5f7da&width=16&height=15&quality=70&smart=true)
The most important part, naturally, was the wardrobe. Joel used a sewing machine to recreate Belle's big yellow ball gown, putting together the golden fabric over a giant crinoline.