First Ever Wedding Proposal via Search Engine

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October 2, 2005

First Ever Wedding Proposal via Search Engine

I just wanted to let all you know, that I am now engaged to be married to my beautiful girlfriend, Yisha.

Why am I posting this here, at a search blog? Well, because of the way I did it.

I proposed via Ask Jeeves. I brought Yisha to my office, ask her to search on her name. While she was doing that I kneeled behind her with the ring and flowers. She typed in her name into Ask Jeeves, full name, and up came a special Smart Answer (thanks to Jim Lanzone and team) with the proposal.

I don't have much time to explain it, so go to the idea page for more information.

Also try rustybrick engagement for some other smart searches.

Thanks again to Jim Lanzone, Scott Grieder, Steve Orr, Daniel Read, and the whole Ask Jeeves team!

posted rustybrick in Ask.com at October 2, 2005 2:15 PM Comments (43)

Comments

RB:

Wow! Awesome! Congrats! I'm such a girl... because I'm sitting here thinking, wow that's the sweetest, most original idea for a proposal I've heard in a while.

Natasha "That Girl From Marketing" Robinson

Posted by Natasha Robinson at October 2, 2005 15:02

Congrats to the lucky couple. :)

Posted by Brian Turner at October 2, 2005 15:26

Brilliant... and sweet! Geeks are the best!

Posted by m at October 2, 2005 16:16

Congratulations Barry and Yisha!

Wonderful way to propose. Nice going. :)

Posted by Bill at October 2, 2005 16:41

Congrats Barry! Will you podcast the wedding too?

Posted by Jim Boykin at October 2, 2005 17:07

Congratulations! I hope you guys are happy together forevah!

Posted by Matt Cutts at October 2, 2005 17:15

Wonderful! Congratulations, the both of you. Long life; much happiness.

Posted by DianeV at October 2, 2005 18:14

That's about one of the sweetest things I've ever heard. Yisha is a lucky girl!

Posted by Wendy at October 2, 2005 18:29

Barry you are such a Romeo!!! Congrats! Podcast and Vcast! ;-)

Posted by mugshot at October 2, 2005 19:03

The Internet certainly offers a wealth of unique and original proposal ideas... congrats!

Posted by Twinge at October 2, 2005 20:31

It will go down in history. Congratulations to both of you!

Saludos,

Nacho

Posted by Nacho Hernandez at October 2, 2005 23:14

Congrats on the engagement, very clever way of proposing and the ring is beautiful.

Posted by Going Rank at October 2, 2005 23:25

That is truly awesome!

Congratulations to you both.

(Very cool of AskJeeves, too.)

Posted by Esoos at October 2, 2005 23:26

That is so awesome Barry! I am very happy for you. Maybe we should do a SEroundtable exclusive coverage of the wedding. ;-)

Posted by Ben Pfeiffer at October 2, 2005 23:37

Thats pretty cool. Congrats

Posted by aaron wall at October 2, 2005 23:51

Congratulations! Very creative!
Good luck Barry & Yisha.

Posted by Gilad at October 3, 2005 04:23

Congratulations! brilliant idea. Lucky she said Yes! ! :-D

-Eoin (engaged to be married June 2006)

Posted by Eoin Dubsky at October 3, 2005 05:02

Barry, m'man... you do realise that this is being linked, dissected, quoted, misquoted and generally abused on every decent messageboard out there, don't you?

You must love her very very much. Congrats!

Posted by crash at October 3, 2005 07:13

crash, I do and it is very disturbing. I wish people took the time to read the whole idea and the whole plan. It is like they assume she was alone when she searched on her name. But I have been leading up to this personal and meaningful proposal for weeks now.

It is very upsetting but it is the Web and it is expected. I appreciate your support.

Posted by Barry Schwartz at October 3, 2005 07:38

Mazel Tov!!!

Posted by Eli Feldblum at October 3, 2005 09:21

Congratulations Barry and Yisha! Wish you long-lasting years of happiness :)

Posted by Max at October 3, 2005 09:25

Yay! Congrats Barry and Yisha! That's just cool.

Ian

Posted by Ian McAnerin at October 3, 2005 10:00

Congratulations Barry!! May you be blessed with much love and a long life together.

Posted by Debra Mastaler at October 3, 2005 11:02

Congrats. warm wishes wil all happiness & love.
Bless you.

A great, cool idea

Posted by sue at October 3, 2005 11:17

Congrats to Barry and Yisha!!! Barry, I didn't know you were so creatice, what a great idea... Good luck now and for a lifetime!

Joe

Posted by Joseph Morin at October 3, 2005 11:25

Congratulations Barry and Yisha.

Posted by Jim Hedger at October 3, 2005 11:27

Congratulations mate! Guess for that moment it was really Ask Yisha.....

Posted by AussieWebmaster at October 3, 2005 12:42

What a great idea! Congratulations to both of you and I wish you a long and happy marriage.

Posted by David Wallace at October 3, 2005 14:00

Barry, you rock. Luckily I am married, otherwise, I would feel major competitive pressure with your innovation :-)

Posted by Ajeet at October 3, 2005 15:09

A really cool 'n nice idea. Now i know how to surprise my daughter on her next birthday...

Posted by Mickel at October 12, 2005 23:32

Congratulations!

Omg Barry your a sweetheart! A great way to sweep the woman of your dreas off her feet!

Your a lucky girl Yisha not many Romeos left in this world!

I hope your together forever.

Posted by Shan at October 13, 2005 06:28

Congratulation, from Top SEO Group, Ahmedabad, India.

Posted by Paavan S. at October 31, 2005 03:48

I couldn't agree more.

Posted by Sean at October 31, 2005 05:57

Really Nice thing, congratulation to both.

Ask.com's new way of matrimonial marketing.

Posted by Akash S. at November 8, 2005 00:37

Dude that's really sweet and original. I would have never thought about that... but now even if I would, I'll never be the first ever to propose via a Search Engine ( unless I'd become friends to Larry, Sergey or Eric ). Congrats!

Posted by neuroxik at November 26, 2005 11:39

First of all, congratulations! What an awesome idea for a marriage proposal. i hope you don't mind if I 'borrow' your idea with my gf of 3 years. ;)

Posted by some_young_guy at November 26, 2005 18:07

One of the best and unique one I have heard of since quite some time. Best of luck and wish you a great life, Barry & Yisha.

Posted by Ramesh at December 2, 2005 11:25

congratulations and may yall have a wealthy and successful relationship. i am also engaged myself and it feels great. your idea on the website was very unique.

Posted by ally at January 9, 2006 13:57

cool! sounds nice . really ...congratulation

Posted by Ute at January 22, 2006 14:20

Wow, good for you!

Posted by S Pao at December 24, 2006 23:07

Really Nice thing, congratulation to both.

Ask.com's new way of matrimonial marketing.

Posted by peter at May 8, 2007 02:57

That's really nice! ;)

Posted by Joost at June 7, 2007 10:25

That is a very unique idea. I've started a forum for unique ideas. I'm looking for the best!

Posted by dan at September 28, 2007 14:23