During their annual trip to Ben's home in Massachusetts for the 4th of July, just days after Sam's birthday, he presented the idea of what seemed like a family day trip. Having his parents tag along to be unsuspecting, he chartered a small boat off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island. When the time was right, the sea was calm (enough) and the sun was setting at the perfect time, he made his way to the bow where Sam was standing. He got down on one knee and asked the love of his life to marry him. Taken by total surprise she excitingly said YES! (SEE GALLERY!)