August 20, 2024 • pillow talk
Bachelor Nation’s Rodney Mathews Proposes to Girlfriend Ari: ‘I Will Always Choose You’
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She said yes!
Rodney Mathews, a fan favorite from his time on “The Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise,” took to social media last year to go public with his relationship with girlfriend Ari.
Now, the two just took to Instagram to share the exciting news that they are engaged!
Rodney and Ari shared photos from their gorgeous engagement and photo shoot in Riverside, California.
Alongside the photos, Rodney wrote, “In this life and the next, I will always choose you ❤️ WE’RE GETTING MARRIED!!!! 💍”
In the pics, Rodney is seen getting down on one knee as the two are surrounded by pink, purple, and white flowers.
The photos also included a homemade newspaper that revealed the two met last June at The Venice Whaler where “Rodney gathered the courage to walk up to the most beautiful girl he’d ever seen.”
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How sweet!
Many of Rodney’s fellow Bachelor Nation stars shared their love and congrats in the comments of his post.
Jason Tartick wrote, “Let’s go! Congrats my man, so happy for you!”
Serena Pitt chimed in saying, “CONGRATS!! These photos are beautiful!”
Susie Evans added, “Absolutely adore you two! ❤️❤️”
And Kate Gallivan said, “Wow wow wow! Congrats Rod! So sweet!”
We love all the love for these two and we’re wishing them all the best in this exciting next chapter together!