James Bonsall has finally found his eternal rose. The Bachelor in Paradise alum and his girlfriend, Rebecca, have joyfully announced their engagement in California, and their intimate proposal is guaranteed to make your heart skip a beat.
"Speechless. I still feel like I’m in a dream," Rebecca, 28, penned in her Instagram post on September 14, accompanied by a heartwarming video of her and James, 35, standing before a white heart-shaped floral arch. "Wow. I am the luckiest girl in the world. I am overflowing with gratitude. It was the most perfect day. I’m still in shock and weeping with joy. I love you ALWAYS and forever, my FIANCÉ. WE’RE GETTING MARRIED!!!!"
In the tender clip, James—who also graced the screen on The Bachelorette in 2021—posed the life-changing question to his now-fiancée against this picturesque backdrop. Following Rebecca's heartfelt acceptance, the couple shared a passionate kiss and captured numerous snapshots near the beach. Later, they reunited with their friends at San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado, where they celebrated this romantic milestone amidst even more white roses.
James also shared a close-up image of Rebecca’s square-cut diamond ring on his Instagram Stories, as Rebecca continued to express her elation over the engagement. "We still have countless messages to open and respond to," Rebecca wrote alongside the photo. "But we want to extend our heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has congratulated us! We’re feeling incredibly loved and blessed."
Following their announcement, several Bachelor Nation stars flooded the comments section with well wishes. Bachelor in Paradise’s Brendan Scanzano exclaimed, "Congrats brother!" while Mikey Planeta—who starred alongside James in season 17 of The Bachelorette—echoed the sentiment, adding that he’s "thrilled for you both!"
James and Rebecca’s engagement comes nearly three years after James publicly declared their romance in December 2022. At that time, he paid a heartfelt birthday tribute to her on Instagram, expressing that he was "beyond grateful" to have her in his life. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY @rebeccamarriee," he wrote. "I am truly blessed to share this special day with you, and many more to come. You deserve all the happiness the world has to offer. I love you."
