Think ahead. Bachelor in ParadiseAlums Becca Kufrin Thomas Jacobs may be newly engaged, but they’ve already made one major decision about their future as a married couple.
“We’re going to hyphenate [our last names],” the former Bachelorette told her “Bachelor Happy Hour” cohost Michelle YoungDuring the Tuesday, June 7, episode of their podcast. “I don’t know if it matters [if it’s] ‘Kufrin-Jacobs or Jacobs-Kufrin’ but we’ll for sure hyphenate and we’ll have our kids hyphenate as well, because they’re part of both of us.”
The couple’s untraditional approach to their last names is a reflection their unconventional love story. After their 7th season of connection, the couple has been together ever since. Bachelor in ParadiseKufrin proposed to her on May 15, during a romantic picnic attended by their dogs. “In the ultimate plot twist … HE SAID YES,” she wrote via Instagram a few weeks later, along with a shot of her beau happily showing off his ring. “We’ve been keeping this secret just between us and close family & friends for a while but we’re so excited to shout it from the rooftops!”
She continued: “I finally found my chauffeur for life and the one who makes my heart smile every single day. I can’t wait to do it all with you Tommy, thanks for making me the happiest gal alive. I love you to the moon & back ♥️.”
Jacobs, for his part, was equally excited about the engagement, describing Kufrin’s proposal as “the ultimate UNO reverse card / power move.” He continued via Instagram, “You keeping me on my toes for a lifetime has a great ring to it. Cheers to forever Boops.”
While the duo had talked about getting engaged in the months leading up to the proposal, the Bachelor Live on Stage host managed to take her now-fiancé completely by surprise on the big day. “She was pointing out the ring box, and I still didn’t have any idea [what was happening]. It was one of those genuinely surreal moments,” Jacobs explained on the podcast. “It was amazing. My respect for her rose even higher. I struggled to [decided whether I should] say ‘Yes’ or start slow clapping.”
Kufrin felt that the decision to propose was a way of showing the world how much he cared. BacheloretteSeason 17 alum shows how much she loves him. “I’ve never been into traditions and I’ve been engaged twice [before]. I want him to know that I love him and that I am serious about spending my entire lifetime with him. [together]It’s possible, so why not just do? [myself]?” she told Young about the thought process. “I’m all about female empowerment and … being a badass, so why not just do it?”
Kufrin proposed to Jacobs with the help of their family and friends. Continue scrolling to find out more about the moment as well as their future plans.
