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Council Rock North Grads Have Sweet Proposal At Newtown Theatre

Two Council Rock North High School graduates were engaged during a special proposal at the Newtown Theatre over the holidays.​

Two Council Rock North High School graduates were engaged during a special proposal at the Newtown Theatre over the holidays.​
Two Council Rock North High School graduates were engaged during a special proposal at the Newtown Theatre over the holidays.​ (Photo by Kelsey Hartell via Newtown Theatre)

NEWTOWN, PA — Two Council Rock North High School graduates were engaged during a special proposal at the Newtown Theatre over the holidays.

The groom-to-be, identified by the theatre as Bryan, proposed to his long-time girlfriend, Colleen, in front of the historic Newtown spot on Dec. 21.

“We’re both gigantic movie buffs and we both love the Newtown Theatre. I knew it would make the perfect setting," he told the theatre.

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When he found out the theatre would be screening "It's a Wonderful Life" — one of the couple's favorite movies — on a Saturday night, "I knew the stars had aligned,” he said.

Outside the theatre, with the glowing red neon sign in the background, Bryan popped the question, shocking his soon-to-be bride.

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"She was so happy it happened there. The theatre is a special place for both of us.”

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