After countless hours of planning, Rayce proposed to Jess on April 20, 2024—the same month as their anniversary.

The proposal process had technically begun weeks in advance, unbeknownst to Jess. Rayce's sister Kelsey orchestrated a girls' day during an upcoming family visit. To ensure Jess's attendance at the proposal location, Rayce crafted a fake event poster for Kelsey to present to her.

Naturally, Jess, being skeptical, researched the supposed event online. With a bit more persuasion, she was thrown off the trail. On the day of the proposal, the entire Harman clan played their roles convincingly, making it seem like an ordinary day. Kelsey and Jess went to brunch, did some shopping, and finally headed to the "event." As they entered the venue, they were met by a photographer and videographer capturing the moment. Jess was initially confused but began to recognize familiar faces behind the camera—Bridget, one of their dear friends, and JT, another friend taking video. Kelsey gently motioned Jess to look further, and there she saw Rayce.

Rayce stood next to a microphone, guitar in hand, and foot on a loop pedal, performing an original song he had written for her. The song's final line said, "Will you be my fiancée, fiancée, fiancée..." At that moment, Rayce gestured to the back of the room, where a line of family and best friends emerged from behind a black curtain. They had traveled from other states to be part of this momentous occasion.

As Jess hugged everyone, they all, including Rayce, reminded her to turn around. She found Rayce on one knee with the ring. And, of course, her answer was... "Of course, yes!"

Want to listen to the song? Rayce later recorded and published it online to all music platforms - you can listen to it on Spotify here. It's called "Fiancee".

Want to see this story in action? You can watch a short recap video of the proposal on TikTok here.

- Jess was skeptical when Kelsey insisted on getting to the "event" precisely ON TIME.

- Luckily, Rayce had closed the curtain at the venue because Jess tried to peek in before entering.

- The curtain almost wasn't closed, but Jess's Aunt Shelly saved the day by providing a clip from her purse that said "Make it happen." This phrase was ironic on multiple levels—considering the importance of the day and the fact that this moment had been 10 years in the making.

- Rayce created a digital flyer for all his accomplices with the weekend's details and directions—knowing Jess would have made one if she had known about it. He thought of everything.

- Jess's sister, Angela, baked a beautiful engagement cake that everyone enjoyed at the after-party.

It was a special day at the recording studio that Jess got to experience with Rayce.