Boldly proposing at KFC, this couple was suddenly “hunted down” by major brands eager to shower them with extravagant gifts and cover all their wedding expenses.

A marriage proposal — it’s something every girl dreams of hearing from the man she loves.
And for such a special moment, most would probably imagine it taking place somewhere formal — perhaps a restaurant, a hotel, or for the more extravagant, under the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

But love doesn’t follow a script. What truly matters is the bond between two people — the location is secondary, as long as the moment feels meaningful.

It could be on a street corner, in the family living room, or like in this recent story — inside a KFC.

In a simple fried chicken shop in South Africa, a man named Bhut’ Hector dropped to one knee and proposed to his beloved, Nonhlanhla. Overwhelmed with emotion, she said yes — tears streaming down her cheeks.

The proposal was captured on video and uploaded to social media. What happened next was nothing short of extraordinary.

The Internet’s Most Beloved Proposal

The clip quickly went viral. People across the globe were charmed by the authenticity and warmth of the moment. It garnered hundreds of thousands of shares, with netizens everywhere sending congratulations.

But things took an unexpected turn when a journalist made a mocking remark, suggesting the couple must be “desperately poor” to propose in a KFC.

“South African men are so broke they even propose at KFC,” the tweet said. “No class at all. I mean, really — who proposes there?”

KFC Responds with Kindness and a Big Surprise

Rather than be discouraged, KFC South Africa responded with pure generosity. The chain announced it would cover the couple’s full wedding costs — including a romantic honeymoon and a beautiful wedding gown.

And that was just the beginning.

Brands Rush to Find the Couple — Just to Give Them Gifts

KFC’s gesture sparked a wave of kindness from major brands who all wanted to pitch in. One by one, companies lined up to offer their own wedding gifts to the unsuspecting couple.

• Coca-Cola pledged to supply all beverages for the big day.

• Huawei offered two smartphones — so the couple could “capture every memory.”

• Kukula Vacations gifted them a five-night honeymoon in Cape Town.

• An electronics company threw in a 42-inch TV set — perfect for cozy nights in.

• A bank joined the gifting spree (details of their gift still under wraps).

• A jewelry brand promised to give them custom gold wedding rings with diamonds.

• A telecom company added a full year of unlimited mobile data — completely free.

It’s safe to say, the groom never imagined that a humble proposal at a fast-food restaurant would snowball into such a heartwarming global celebration.

A Real-Life Fairytale

Sometimes, fairytales don’t begin with castles or glass slippers — they start in everyday places, with real love and genuine emotion.

And maybe one day, your story could be next. So get ready — magic might just be waiting around the corner.