Nina Dobrev shares sweet GRWM video from Shaun White's surprise proposal that left her 'shocked'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In October, Nina Dobrev thought she was making a GRWM video to go to a glamorous Vogue dinner hosted by none other than Anna Wintour.
Instead, she walked into the biggest surprise of her life—a heartfelt proposal from her longtime love, Olympic snowboarder Shaun White.
Nina Dobrev thought she was heading to a Vogue dinner
The 'Vampire Diaries' star shared a charming video on November 14, documenting the moments leading up to Shaun White’s unforgettable question, as per People.
It began with what seemed like a typical “get ready with me” routine, showcasing Nina prepping for what she believed was a high-profile evening event.
"Get ready with me for a Vogue dinner hosted by Anna Wintour ... or so I thought," Dobrev narrates in the video, already hinting at the delightful twist in the tale.
As her glam squad worked their magic, Nina decided to mix things up.
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Midway through her beauty routine, she opted for bangs—a bold move that involved a paper towel draped across her forehead to protect her makeup. The end result?
A striking final look with smokey winged eyeliner, wavy locks, and freshly cut fringe.
She paired her flawless makeup with a shimmery short-sleeved Chanel dress and a chic long black coat with gold buttons, completed with black tights and heels.
But it wasn’t Anna Wintour waiting for her on the other side of the door—it was White.
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Reflecting on their love, Nina added in the caption:
"We have been choosing each other every day for almost 5 years and on October 25th, 2024 we made the ultimate choice: to choose each other forever. It's a beautiful (and real) love story, when you find the person that you want to go through life's toughest moments with. I have found mine."
Her heartfelt words continued: "My heart is so full and my cheeks hurt from smiling over the couple of few weeks. I feel so lucky to be with you and I'm still buzzing with joy. I can't wait to start this next chapter with you... I love you, my fiancé😭🤍🥰."
Inside Shaun White’s dreamy candlelit surprise for Nina Dobrev
Back in October, when Nina Dobrev entered New York City's Golden Swan restaurant, she gasped at the sight of the dreamy setup: white flowers, a stunning floral arch, and glowing candles filling the intimate space.
"Little did I know what was waiting for me on the other side of the door," she said in her narration, capturing the magic of the moment of their engagement back in October.
When White dropped to one knee, Nina was utterly overwhelmed. "I don't think I've ever been more shocked or surprised or happy in my entire life," she later said, describing the emotions of that unforgettable instant.
The video captured their celebratory moments, from popping champagne to White tossing flower petals into the air.
Dobrev showed off her breathtaking engagement ring—a 5-carat oval-shaped diamond set on a yellow-gold band designed by Lorraine Schwartz—as their friends cheered on the newly engaged couple.
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"I'm the planner in our relationship, so I was shocked that White pulled this off without me knowing," Nina admitted in the voiceover, marveling at the flawless execution of the surprise.
The couple who have been dating since 2020, was overjoyed as they kissed under the floral arch, toasted their love, and even posed with quirky animal pool rings.
