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Chip Gaines' Hilarious Proposal Mishap Revealed
30 Jan
Summary
- Chip tripped on his jacket during the proposal, causing confusion.
- Joanna Gaines thought Chip was having a heart attack during the proposal.
- The couple met in 2001 and married in 2003 in Waco, Texas.

Chip and Joanna Gaines recounted Chip's memorable marriage proposal, which occurred over two decades ago. While appearing as guest judges on Shark Tank, the couple revealed the unconventional circumstances surrounding their engagement. Chip explained that he wore a long trench coat for the occasion, and when he knelt, the coat caused him to become stuck in an awkward position.
Joanna Gaines humorously recalled mistaking Chip's struggle to stand up for a medical emergency. The Fixer Upper stars first met in 2001 at Joanna's father's auto shop in Waco, Texas. Following a year of dating, Chip proposed, and they were married in 2003 in Waco.
Their wedding anniversary on May 31, 2025, marked 22 years of marriage. Together, they have five children and have co-founded the Magnolia empire, which encompasses various media and retail ventures. The couple also discussed their children's entrepreneurial spirits, noting each child has unique interests and aptitudes.




