Syd POV:

We spent the day as tourists in Paris! From eating macarons at Laduree, to going to the top of the Eiffel Tower, to walking the River Seine, and finally eating every baguette in sight, we had such a fun day. The day had already been so special, but I had NO idea what was about to come later that evening. Alex did not seem nervous at all!

Alex knows how much I love sunsets, so he had suggested that we go watch the sunset over the city at Montmarte. We got to the lookout just in time for the sunset. The funny part of this was that everyone had the same idea, so the lookout was FILLED with people. Alex insisted we try to find a quiet spot, but with that many people it was not possible. I still didn't really think much of it and followed him until he landed on a spot. As I turned around, Alex got down on one knee and PROPOSED!

Of course I said, "Yes!"

We then celebrated in true Alex and Syd form at a beautiful dinner overlooking the Eiffel Tower.

Alex POV:

In the movies, the person proposing always has it all figured out. They know exactly where and how they want to do it. I rationalized that they must have also furtively typed into Google “how do you plan a proposal?” We were going to Paris, so it had to be perfect. I concocted a brilliant plan. I was going to propose on the steps of Sacré-Coeur, a beautiful basilica up on a hill in Paris’ Montmartre neighborhood with panoramic views of the city, at sunset. What could be more perfect? I was pretty proud of myself at this point. I played it cool all day. Sydney had no clue anything was up! I casually mentioned that we should go see the sunset up in Montmartre before dinner and she assented, none-the-wiser. We walked up the stairs, came over the hill, and walked into a throng of people. Not only were people everywhere, but it was also cloudy! I couldn’t believe it. All of my careful planning and I had failed to account for a crush of American tourists. We found a quiet alcove away from the crowds. In these important moments, you realize it’s about the person you are with and not about the surroundings. I got down on one knee and asked the biggest question I’ve ever asked of anyone in my entire life, and luckily she said “Yes.”