Essence’s 3rd Annual "Will You Marry Me?" Contest: Vote for Your Favorite Couple!

For the third engagement season in a row, Essence.com is hosting their big "Will You Marry Me?" contest. Would-be grooms from all over the world, wrote to the magazine sharing their many reasons why they’re ready to marry the girl of their dreams. Five winners were selected and their big moments were taped for the world to see.

Now you can watch all five surprise proposals online and vote for your favorite couple. The winning pair will receive the ultimate gift – a $50,000 wedding! (Take that recession!) Oh, and did we mention how much fun the proposal videos are? These girls have NO idea what’s coming and the surprise appearances of their friends and family in the end is sure to leave your keyboard a lil’ tear-soaked.