Ever wondered how the rich and famous get engaged? Do they create elaborate, up-scale proposals or take the more traditional route? If you're looking for ideas or just like reading romantic proposal stories, here are the true, real-life proposal stories of celebrity engagements.
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes: Tom Cruise proposed to wife Katie Holmes after a candlelit dinner at Le Jules Verne restaurant at the Eiffel Tower after a whirlwind romance.
Seal and Heidi Klum: When Seal proposed to Heidi Klum, he did it two days before Christmas at 14,000 feet in Whistler, B.C. He surprised his bride-to-be in a custom built igloo on the top of an glacier in uncharted terrain. A little over the top, but definitely romantic.
Dean McDermott and Tori Spelling: Dean McDermott had a little help from his sister when proposing to wife Tori Spelling. He proposed on Christmas Eve at a Christmas tree farm in Toronto, Canada. Dean's sister helped by putting lights for a half a mile leading the couple to a table for two surrounded by decorated Christmas trees. The couple rode up in a horse-drawn carriage and Dean proposed.
John Light and Neve Campbell: British actor John Light went the traditional route when he proposed to girlfriend Neve Campbell. He got down on one knee and recited Shakespeare before he presented her with the ring.
Chris Ivery and Ellen Pompeo: Record producer Chris Ivery proposed to girlfriend Ellen Pompeo, star of Grey's Anatomy, on her 37th birthday after eating a birthday breakfast together at home.
Corey Hardrict and Tia Mowry: Corey proposed to Tia on Christmas Day in a prankster way. He first gave her a card telling her that he loved her and wanted to give her a promise ring to work towards the future. Mowry's younger brother then brought over a piece of paper that read "Psych!". At the same time, Mowry's other brother started playing the Jagged Edge song "Let's Get Married." Hardrict then got down on one knee and proposed for real.
Bill Rancic and Giuliana DePandi: Trumps first apprentice, Rancic, had girlfriend Giuliana, an E! news anchor, flying high with his proposal. When DePandi arrived in Chicago, Rancic had a limo waiting, which whisked her away to a nearby helipad. Rancic, who was waiting with her favorite pizza and champagne, proposed mid-air as the couple took a ride over downtown Chicago, taking in the holiday lights.
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood: At a "Legends in Bronze" event where larger-than-life bronze statues honoring 10 country legends, including Brooks, were revealed, Garth Brooks surprised everyone. After Brooks' statue was revealed, the country super-star got down on one knee in front of 7,000 fans and popped the question to girlfriend and fellow country artist, Trisha Yearwood.
Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson: While vacationing in Hawaii, Nick popped the question to girlfriend Jessica Simpson on a yacht off the Hawaiian coast. The proposal can be seen in the couple''s MTV series, "Newlyweds".
Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush: Murray pictured romance when he popped the question to "One Tree Hill" co-star, Sophia Bush. He proposed in Australia at a tennis court that he adorned with with 20 bouquets of roses and 500 lit candles spelling out a special message for Bush.
