Engagement in Unusual Setting
Love, it seems, has its own unique fragrance—sometimes reminiscent of, well, rotting meat.
A Goth couple from Southern California got engaged recently in front of a corpse flower, known for its foul smell, at The Huntington in San Marino. Their unconventional choice of backdrop certainly turned heads.
This unusual engagement occurred as two corpse flowers, notorious for emitting a scent akin to decaying flesh, drew attention during their public display running from July 12 to July 19.
“Congratulations to these two who just got engaged in front of the Corpse Flower! They were so cute!!! And their makeup stayed perfect even after waiting in line for four hours in the heat,” one TikTok commentator remarked.
The sister-in-law of the bride also chimed in, calling them a “sweet couple” and claiming that the moment was simply the best.
Nick and Laura shared their thoughts about the proposal. Laura, surprised by Nick’s boldness—despite him being shy—expressed her joy. “I cried. I know how much he loves me, and this meant so much to him. He said he’s ecstatic, so of course, I said yes,” she recounted.
Interestingly, they plan to have a black metal-themed wedding, complete with coffin cookies and a corpse paint table for guests, reflecting their quirky tastes.
Nick had been planning the proposal ever since he learned about the flowers’ blooming schedule. Laura mentioned their shared fascination with rare and poisonous plants as a driving force behind the event. “It’s a flower, so it’s very romantic,” she added, albeit humorously.
The Titan Arum, or corpse flower, can reach heights over 12 feet and blooms for just 48 hours every few years. Fewer than 1,000 of these rare plants are believed to exist in the wild, primarily in the rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia.
The Huntington hosts the corpse flowers for display, even though their blooming peak was on Monday. This botanical garden spans 207 acres and is famous not only for its plants but also for its library and museum, housing significant artifacts and artworks.
Since 1999, when the center first showcased a corpse flower, it has become a go-to destination, attracting large crowds eager to witness these rare blooms.
