Cyril pulled off the ultimate surprise proposal in a way that was so thoughtful, intimate, and true to who he is. He planned it at his brother’s house, making it feel like just another casual gathering. Earlier that week, his brother invited us over for dinner, mentioning that his other brother was coming down from Delaware. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. However, one thing did stand out—Cyril had invited our close friend Ben to what was otherwise a family gathering. That should have been my first clue, but I still had no idea what was coming. After dinner, Ben stood up and did this whole introduction, saying he wanted to direct everyone’s attention to the man of the hour. I was completely confused. What man of the hour?! Then, Cyril started speaking and said: "There comes a point in life where a man takes a turn in the right direction, steps up, and proposes." At this point, his brother chimed in, joking that he thought Cyril had already proposed. Cyril just smiled and said, "Well, let me do this properly—the right way." And before I knew it, he turned to me, dropped to one knee, and asked me to marry him. Of course, I said YES! 🎉 It was direct, heartfelt, and completely on brand for Cyril—no frills, just pure love and intention. And honestly? It was perfect. We can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you! 💕✨