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Footage of Luke Everett's surprise proposal to Loren Echivarre has been viewed more than 32 million times on TikTok

Everett proposed to Echivarre on May 23 between two Candlelight concerts, with a string quartet even learning a special song for the intimate moment

"She cried tears of joy. It was truly incredible to be a part of," the couple's photographer, Parker Strehlow, tells PEOPLE

A proposal was so romantic that it captured the hearts of more than 32 million strangers online.

Fifteen days before Luke Everett popped the question to Loren Echivarre, on Friday, May 23, he hired photographer Parker Strehlow to document his proposal and help convince his girlfriend of an elaborate ruse.

"I've photographed surprise proposals before, but nothing like this," Strehlow tell

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