Man Proposes to His Girlfriend with 5 Rings

Joshua Renaud entered Brittany Hunter’s life when she already had four children. It never bothered Renaud because he experienced a similar setup growing up. His mother had met a man after she had given birth to him.

When Renaud was a child, his stepfather proposed to his mom. He looked up to his stepfather and called him “dad” growing up. He also emulated one of his stepfather’s actions significantly.

The Man Had the Most Perfect Example Growing Up

When his dad proposed, Renaud received a special gold band. His dad promised to be there not only for his mom but for him as well, and the gold band symbolized that.

Growing up, Renaud was determined to propose the same way should fate have him fall in love with a woman who was already a mother. Years later, this eventually came true for him.

When Renaud began dating Hunter, he knew he would include her children in his proposal if he wanted to spend the rest of her life with her. Finally, that came true. On November 11, 2023, Renaud asked for Hunter’s hand in marriage with her children present.

Her four children wore shirts that read, “Can we call Josh dad?” When Hunter entered the room and saw what was happening, she was in disbelief. “I was in complete shock!” — the woman said.

Joshua Renaud Proposed to Five People that Day

He addressed Hunter before addressing the children one by one. Renaud couldn’t be happier with the way the kids reacted. “The pure love and excitement in their eyes hit me like a freight train,” he couldn’t help but admit. While the couple had talked about marriage, Hunter never expected him to propose when he did.

Everyone in the room was overwhelmed with emotion. From the pain of having to lose her first husband when he passed three years ago, Hunter never imagined being able to find someone who’d love her and her children again.

However, when Renaud came into their lives, he proved they were worthy of love and a happily ever after. He showed them the love and happiness they deserved.

Before the big day, Renaud had initially asked for the children’s permission to marry their mother. They couldn’t be happier to hear what their future dad had to say.

Months into their relationship, the kids constantly asked Renaud whether he’d be their dad. While he and Hunter told them it’d take some time to figure that out, the children never stopped asking.

When he determined that both he and Hunter were indeed in love with one another, he didn’t think twice to propose. His ability to include the kids in his proposal plans made things all the more special.

Renaud’s mother was also at the proposal and made the most meaningful gesture. When Renaud’s gold band from his dad outgrew him, he gave it to his mother to wear. After over 30 years, his mom took it off and handed it to Hunter. She offered for it to become Hunter’s wedding band.

That day, it was as if Renaud’s life was full circle. A band that once meant so much to him and was a promise of forever from his dad became the same band his wife would wear on the day they promised each other forever.

In a similarly heartwarming story, a bride received a gift from her groom on their wedding day, only to realize the present wasn’t meant for her upon opening it.