Gwen Stefani recently took fans on a heartfelt journey back to the day Blake Shelton proposed, sharing intimate and charming details during a December 2020 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The story unfolded on Shelton’s Oklahoma ranch in October 2020, revealing a proposal steeped in love, surprise, and a touch of old-fashioned romance.

Stefani recounted how Shelton thoughtfully asked her father for permission beforehand—a gesture Clarkson found delightfully “so old-fashioned.” “I guess Blake had had this ring ready to go for a couple weeks—and nobody knew,” Stefani explained. “My dad knew because on my birthday, [Shelton] had showed my dad and said he was going to do it or whatever.”

The couple was joined by a few family members at the ranch, overseeing the construction of their new home when the moment arrived. Stefani was completely unsuspecting, making the surprise all the more poignant.

“My son was sitting right by this fireplace, and Blake basically was getting down on his knees to do a fire, and he goes, ‘Hey, can you look in that cabinet over there and get me a fire starter?’” she recalled. What happened next was pure magic. “So, I opened the cabinet, and there was a ring in a box,” Stefani said, her voice filled with emotion.

The joyful surprise quickly drew family members from both sides, who rushed in to witness the happy moment—after all, they had to find out what all the screaming was about.

Though no video footage of the proposal exists, a tender post-engagement photo captured by Stefani’s future sister-in-law soon made the rounds on Instagram, delighting fans. Stefani captioned the photo with a playful and heartfelt, “@blakeshelton yes please! 💍🙏🏻 gx.”

More than four years later, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton continue to share a strong, loving marriage, cherishing every moment as husband and wife. Their story, marked by warmth, genuine surprise, and family, remains an inspiring testament to love’s simple, magical moments.