Sophia & Matt in Washington, DC

After nearly eight years together, Matt planned a destination proposal for girlfriend Sophia. The couple had planned a holiday getaway to Jamaica and the night before New Year's Eve they went out for a romantic dinner. The Bride Sophia Mun, 26, marketing The Groom Matthew (Matt) Ko, 29, equity analyst The Date April 5 The plan was for them to take a walk on the beach at which time Matt would ask for her hand, but she wanted to go back to their room to relax. Thrown off by the change of plans, Matt regrouped and convinced Sophia to at least get a picture of them dressed up. A groundskeeper offered to take their photo in a nearby gazebo. As he snapped the shot Matt dropped to one knee and proposed.

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