In true Jace fashion, he set out to plan the perfect proposal — or so he thought.

He arranged a week-long getaway to Puerto Rico, knowing Allyson would love the beautiful beaches and time away together. The trip was planned, the bags were packed, and everything seemed just right — except for one very important detail: the ring never made it into the luggage.

If you know Jace, you know he arrives at the airport early and packs light… perhaps a little too light. The ring had been accidentally left behind at the jewelry store.

Of course, that only meant another trip was in their future.

That October, for Allyson’s birthday, Jace surprised her with a trip to California — the first place they had ever traveled together with friends. Determined to make the moment unforgettable, he planned the day around something Allyson loves: elephants. He took her to the San Diego Zoo, a place she had always wanted to visit.

But just as Jace was preparing to ask the question, the elephant had other plans and refused to cooperate with the moment.

As they say, the third time’s the charm.

Later that afternoon, Jace brought Allyson to Sunset Cliffs to watch the sunset. As she turned to capture the view on video, Jace got down on one knee and finally asked the question he had been waiting to ask.

After a few attempts, a couple of unforgettable trips, and plenty of laughter along the way, the timing was finally perfect — and Allyson said yes.

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