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ForBachelor in Paradise’sBecca KufrinandThomas Jacobs, getting engaged was so nice, they did it twice!
Jacobs, 30, has officially proposed to Kufrin, 32, five months after shepopped the question to himthis past May.
“We are so excited! It’s time we can finally start wedding planning,” Kufrin tells PEOPLE. “The thought, care and excitement that he put behind his proposal meant the world to me. He prepped for weeks to get it ready, apparently he took pictures of the ring with me in the background and was able to show it to most of our friends and family beforehand so most felt included. It was so cute to see him in that moment. But I never thought he’d actually propose after I just got done stabbing a pumpkin and had pumpkin guts under my fingernails!” (That ring Jacobs was photographing was a 5-carat round solitairefrom Brilliant Earthin a yellow gold setting. )
After the couple’s first proposal, Kufrin shared photos with the caption: “In the ultimate plot twist … HE SAID YES!”
“We’ve been keeping this secret just between us and close family & friends for a while but we’re so excited to shout it from the rooftops,” she continued. “I finally found my chauffeur for life and the one who makes my heart smile every single day. I can’t wait to do it all with you Tommy, thanks for making me the happiest gal alive. I love you to the moon & back ♥️”
Addressing the moment in his own Instagram post, Jacobs wrote: “The ultimate UNO reverse card / power move. You keeping me on my toes for a lifetime has a great ring to it. Cheers to forever Boops.”
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Both Kufrin and Jacobs later defended her decision to propose amid online criticism.
OnKaitlyn Bristowe’sOff the Vinepodcast, Jacobs said: “Having a ring on your finger as a male, when your partner proposes to you as a female —you just feel like a bad b—-.”
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After Kufrin’s initial proposal, she revealed Jacobswas “still planning to do something special.”
“He’s talked about still wanting to propose to me, as well. I’m like, ‘How spoiled are we that we’re the only couple that is able to get away with two engagements?'” she toldAccess Hollywoodin June. “He has something planned. I have no idea when or where, so I’m just kinda hanging tight. But yeah, we’re just enjoying the moment.”
source: people.com
