The week prior to Leann's birthday, Colton recommended Leann to get her "birthday nails" done. Then, on October 15, Colton woke Leann up with an early birthday surprise of a massage and told her that he had plans for the afternoon. After she returned, she had a sense that he might be indicating a proposal.

That afternoon, they arrived at the Buffalo Botanical Gardens and began to walk around. It was very busy as it was a temperate Saturday in October and there were three separate weddings occurring there that day. Colton appeared mildly anxious but Leann kept trying to enjoy the flora.

Ultimately, Colton recommended that they backtrack to a room with a waterfall and a bridge overlying a koi pond. Leann was easily distracted taking pictures of the waterfall while Colton asked another patron to take pictures and subsequently dropped to a knee. Leann turned around and found him actively proposing, and she immediately said yes!

They celebrated by going to a local brewery and calling their friends and family on Facetime while soaking in all the newly-engaged bliss.