When he emailed, I knew I liked him. Right away, sometimes you just know these things. Chuck told me he was planning to propose to his long-time love, Jenney, while on vacation in California. They planned to leave Washington D.C. for the rolling hills of Hollywood and the glorious Beverly Hills weather.

They checked into the SLS Hotel and though its box was small, the weight of carrying a diamond ring leadened his pocket. The day after their arrival, Chuck invited Jenney to watch sunset and it was there he asked her to be his wife. Seeing Chuck on his knee was romantic, sweet, and only he could also make it look quite cool.

Jenney said yes and they toasted with pink champagne. The moment couldn't have been more beautiful.

Chuck planned to propose on the rooftop pool of the SLS Hotel and arranged to have a cabana reserved (and decorated) for his special moment…he was ON IT!!!

I was hiding in a nearby cabana and my heart was pounding outside of my chest as I waited for Chuck to pop the question…I loved how oblivious Jenney was to Chuck's nerves and opted to take photos of her own! 🙂

The BIG moment…

…and she said YES!

Jenney is clearly happy to be a wife soon…

Shortly thereafter, I came out from hiding…and introduced myself. In a matter of mere moments, she was proposed to, stalked paparazzi-style, and then asked to enjoy a quick photo shoot…she was such a trooper!

Yup…this is the face of a guy who knows just how lucky he is…

Bling and bubbly…

So in love…and enjoying the view.

Many heartfelt congratulations to Chuck and Jenney…and special thanks to Sarah Schwartz (Director of VIP Services at the SLS Hotel) for meticulously arranging the proposal…and making me feel so darn special along the way.

Happy Thursday!