She Played His Drunk Voicemail at Their Wedding: Karli & Rhett Pruitt

Every great love story has a memorable beginning, but for Karli and Rhett Pruitt, theirs started with a tipsy, repetitive voicemail about Raising Cane’s chicken. Now, the video of their incredible wedding reception surprise—featuring a DJ-remixed version of that very voicemail—has become a massive viral sensation across TikTok and Instagram, even landing them a feature in People magazine!

We sat down with the fun-loving couple to get the full scoop on their college meeting, Rhett’s sneaky proposal, the planning of their 2022 wedding, and how an accountant and a chemical engineer pulled off the internet’s favorite wedding moment.

Karli, a chemical engineer, and Rhett, an accountant, met while attending college at the University of Oklahoma. Their sorority and fraternity were paired up for an on-campus mini-musical competition called Sooner Scandals. While the initial flirtation was strong, neither made the first move.

That changed one night when Rhett called Karli late, leaving a two-to-three-minute voicemail full of repeated requests to get “Canes”. Karli, who had skipped the outing for a test, saw it as the green light she needed. This hilarious (and tipsy!) message became their inside joke and confirmation of mutual interest.

After five years of dating, Rhett was ready to propose. Knowing that Karli is “very type A” and “organized,” Rhett went to great lengths to ensure the surprise was total—even flying in her family and telling everyone not to reveal the secret!

The big moment happened during a planned family photo session in a field of Texas Bluebonnets. After posing for couple photos, Rhett dropped to one knee. If the proposal wasn’t enough, Karli was completely floored when her family suddenly appeared, having secretly traveled from St. Louis!

But Rhett wasn’t done! He followed up the Bluebonnet proposal with a second surprise: an engagement party where all their friends were waiting, fully aware of the day’s events as Karli was texting them her happy news on the way!

The Pruitts married in 2022, and the resourceful Karli, who DIY’d much of the décor to save money, managed to squirrel away some extra cash in the budget. She realized the money could be used for a late-night wedding snack. The choice was obvious: Raising Cane’s chicken fingers.

Karli decided to make the snack a surprise for Rhett. She reached out to a friend from college who remixed music, and they turned Rhett’s now-famous voicemail into a fun, upbeat EDM track. She secretly coordinated with the DJ, who kept the plan under wraps.

During the reception, the DJ called Rhett to the dance floor. Confused and a little embarrassed, Rhett heard the unmistakable, “I know exactly what this is” moment when the original voicemail started playing. But his embarrassment quickly turned to pure joy when the beat dropped, the Cane’s remix blared, and trays of chicken fingers were brought out for the guests!

The amazing wedding moment, captured by their videographer, was posted on social media and quickly went viral. People magazine reached out, featuring the Pruitts and their clever, personal wedding touch.

The viral success caught the attention of Raising Cane’s itself, who sent the couple a fun package of branded merch—including a hat for Rhett and a giant Cane’s sauce splash pad for their daughter, Sophia, born in 2024.

Karli and Rhett’s viral success is a wonderful reminder for future couples to lean into their authentic love story and inject personal, meaningful moments into their big day. Whether it’s a favorite fast-food order or a sentimental inside joke, these are the touches that make a wedding truly unforgettable!