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Well, darlings, it’s official—one of our favorite Bravo boys, Southern Charm’s Rodrigo Reyes, is off the market!
After nine years of relationship bliss, Reyes finally popped the question to his partner, Tyler Dugas, in one of the most jaw-droppingly romantic places on Earth: Santorini, Greece.
Yes, hunny, Santorini. We’re talking sunsets, whitewashed cliffs, and cocktails for days!
In a chat with People on Sept. 17, Reyes spilled all the delicious details of the proposal, which, quite frankly, gives us all major vacation (and love!) envy.
The couple had jetted off to Greece with friends to celebrate Rodrigo’s milestone 40th birthday, but little did Tyler know, the real surprise was tucked away in a friend’s purse—a golden ring ready to make their long-lasting love official.
Rodrigo’s proposal was more than just a beautiful setting.
Picture this: A private sunset moment at a cocktail bar—not just any cocktail bar, babes, but the No. 1 cocktail bar in all of Europe (because naturally, when you’re Rodrigo Reyes, you have connections like that).
With a golden sky as their backdrop, Rodrigo asked the question we’ve all been waiting for, and Tyler’s response? Pure gold. “Sure, let’s do it,” he said with the kind of casual charm that makes you swoon, but the moment quickly turned into an emotional whirlwind when it hit him.
Rodrigo joked that Tyler never actually said yes amidst all the happy tears that followed, but we think the answer is pretty clear now!
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If you’ve followed Rodrigo on Southern Charm, you know he’s got an eye for style and detail (I mean, that interior design game is strong!).
So, of course, when it came to picking the perfect engagement ring, Rodrigo chose a timeless, solid gold band. “I’m a traditional gay Southern boy,” he said, keeping it classic but chic.
Honestly, that’s the kind of southern gent elegance we love!
For those of us who’ve been following Rodrigo and Tyler’s journey, this engagement feels like the next chapter in their love story. Tyler Dugas, who Rodrigo couldn’t gush enough about, sounds like an absolute gem himself.
From how Reyes describes him, Tyler is basically the kind of boyfriend every gay boy dreams about—selfless, sweet, and always putting others before himself.
And it’s that generosity of spirit that has made their love stand the test of time.
But as for the wedding? Well, they’ve got some planning to do!
As Rodrigo said, with both of their large Southern families (because you know no gay Southern wedding is small), and all the fabulous friends in their lives, figuring out the guest list is going to be a situation.
Will they go all out with a big, glamorous event? Or maybe an elopement with an epic party to follow?
Either way, we’re on the edge of our seats waiting for those wedding deets.
For now, though, we’re just raising a glass (preferably something with bubbles) to Rodrigo and Tyler, whose love has been nine years in the making and shows no signs of stopping.
I don’t know about you, but this proposal gives me all the feels.
A love that’s been through the ups and downs of reality TV, survived the drama, and found its forever?
That’s the real Southern charm, honey.
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