When DeAndre Upshaw decided to propose to his longtime boyfriend, Stu, he decided to do it with a bang. Upshaw, a video producer from Dallas, shared video of the elaborate affair and you’ll be amazed at everything he pulled off with the help of family and friends.

According to Upshaw, the big proposal included:

A grand total of four costume changes on my end

Marching Band uniforms purchased in bulk on Craigslist

Shiny rainbow choir robes direct from eBay

Confetti Cannons

A dance troupe

Flag twirlers

Ribbon Dancing

And over forty of our closest friends in family

Check it out below and read Upshaw’s description of the planning and execution on the next page.