Shaun White, Olympic snowboarding legend, has officially popped the question to actress Nina Dobrev. The way he did it was nothing short of spectacular.
The couple, who began dating in 2019, announced their engagement on 30 October.
NINA DOBREV IS ENGAGED
White’s surprise proposal had everything—mystery, excitement, and a touch of drama. It was all crafted with a precision that would impress even the most organised of planners.
White knew he had to step up his game to surprise Dobrev, according to ABC News.
Known for her meticulous planning, Dobrev isn’t easy to catch off guard, but she loves a good surprise.
So, White went to extreme lengths to keep her guessing.
PROPOSING TO NINA DOBREV: THE DETAILS
After some of his earlier ideas fell through, he devised a plan worthy of a rom-com, with a bit of harmless trickery.
White’s proposal plot started with a fake invitation, according to Daily Mail.
He got his publicist to send Dobrev an official-looking invite for an intimate dinner hosted by Vogue and its editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour.
The supposed event was set to take place at The Golden Swan. This is an elegant restaurant in New York City’s West Village.
FAKE ‘VOGUE’ DINNER
The invite looked so real that Dobrev didn’t doubt it for a second.
“He made the invite look so legitimate,” Dobrev said, laughing as she recalled the moment.
Thinking she was about to meet the legendary Anna Wintour, Dobrev spent hours getting ready. She was styled by professionals White had secretly arranged, according to Vogue.
She arrived a bit nervous, knowing how punctual Vogue events typically are. But when Dobrev stepped into the private room, she found something unexpected.
NINA DOBREV SAYS ‘YES’
White, a photographer, and a beautiful display of white roses arranged under an arch and scattered over the floor.
White, dressed in Ralph Lauren, had the five-carat diamond ring he’d been hiding at home in his pocket. As White knelt on one knee under the arch of roses, Dobrev could barely process what was happening.
“I went into shock. I just froze and stared at him,” she admitted.
Initially, she even blurted out “No” in disbelief, followed by “No, no, no!” before eventually saying “Yes!”
CAVIAR AND CHAMPAGNE
She recalls that White “said all the right things,” though her memory of the event is a little foggy due to the sheer excitement of the moment.
After the proposal, the couple celebrated with friends over caviar and champagne. They laughed and enjoying the night until the early hours.
The next day, they shared the news with the world.
NINA DOBREV AND NEW FIANCE SHARE THE NEWS
White posted a simple caption on Instagram: “She said YES,” while Dobrev added a playful note, “RIP boyfriend, hello fiancé.”
The couple’s love story began at the Teen Choice Awards in 2012, where they had a brief encounter.
RELATIONSHIP TIMELINE
But it wasn’t until 2019 that they officially met and started dating.
The two went public with their relationship during the pandemic when Dobrev shared photos of herself giving White a haircut.
Their proposal story has quickly become the stuff of legend, inspiring romantics around the world.
THE ULTIMATE SURPRISE
From a fake Vogue dinner to an emotional “yes,” White’s plan proved that sometimes, a little deception can lead to the ultimate surprise.
There’s no word yet on when or where the wedding will take place.
If White’s proposal is any indication, the ceremony is likely to be just as unforgettable.
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