A vineyard picnic, a very well-hidden engagement ring and one completely unsuspecting girlfriend. This surprise proposal at Quinta de Sant’Ana, just outside Lisbon, was the sweetest afternoon in the Portuguese countryside and the beginning of a very exciting new chapter.

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Jeff and Ali travelled from the United States to spend a few days exploring Lisbon. What Ali didn't know was that Jeff had secretly packed an engagement ring and was planning a surprise proposal at Castelo de São Jorge.

It was April 1st, a day notorious for its pranks. Little did I know, this particular April Fools' Day would take me by surprise in the most beautiful way.