Real Proposal Stories: Love At First DM

Social media phenom, Mike Worthington from Texas, is a proud father who created an Instagram account a few years ago for him and his daughter Asia. The daddy-daughter duo not only take the most heartwarming photos together, but he’s also become an expert at styling Asia’s hair. In one really sweet video clip, Mike gives Asia a pedicure and kisses her foot when she says it hurts. He’s even taught her how to line the seat with toilet paper when using a public bathroom (ahh giving us all the feels, right?).

Soon after launching his Instagram page-Ice Mike Love Asia-which the online community embraced immediately, Mike was pleasantly surprised with a direct message (DM) from a young woman named Kapree. The two met in person the following week and the rest is history. Mike shared, “I couldn’t get my mind off her. She brought out a side of me that I didn’t know existed. That’s when I knew I was falling in love.”

When Mike was ready to take their relationship to the next level, he visited the Robbins Brothers Dallas store and worked with Brittany to find the perfect engagement ring for Kapree. He knew she loves diamond halo rings and decided on a gorgeous style from the exclusive Robbins Brothers Utwo collection. If you like Kapree’s ring, you may also like these similar halo ring designs.

Once Mike picked the ring, he worked with the store’s Perfect Proposals concierge team to plan a memorable surprise marriage proposal. Kapree’s birthday is on Nov. 26 so he collaborated with Robbins Brothers and III Forks Restaurant to host a birthday dinner for her with family and friends. As the ring was served on a dessert platter leaving everyone in awe, Mike asked Kapree to be his wife! Needless to say SHE SAID YES!

Mike then presented his daugther Asia with a 14K white gold diamond heart necklace to symbolize their love for each other as a new family unit. It was a picture perfect night filled with tears of joy and much gratitude just in time for Thanksgiving.

We asked the newly engaged couple how they plan to spend the holidays: “Last year we started a new ritual and celebrated at the Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine. We’ll celebrate there on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the day after. Family time is everything to us!”

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