Savannah Brinson, Chrissy Teigen, Yvette Prieto and Erin Brady all managed to snag an engagement ring from their respective mates before the close of 2011.
Miami Heat star LeBron James waited until the last hour at New Year’s Eve to propose to Savannah Brinson. The couple have been together for eight years with two sons. James who was also celebrating his birthday said of the engagement,
“My girl, she’s very excited,” James said before adding, “It should be a surprise for any woman anytime something like that happens,” James said. “She was surprised. It was great that all the friends and family were there to bring in a new year. Even my kids were happy about it, so that’s good. … I feel good. I feel good. It’s a good point in my life right now.”
John Legend also waited for the holidays and his birthday to pop the question to his girlfriend, model Chrissy Teigen. John who spent Christmas with Teigen popped the question during their vacation in Maldives.
Aerosmith rocker and American Idol judge Steven Tyler wasn’t as forthcoming with his engagement as reports only surfaced when Erin was spotted in the airport with an engagement ring. It was later confirmed that Tyler proposed while on vacation in Maui.
NBA legend Michael Jordan also joined the end of the year proposal party with his engagement to Yvette Prieto, his girlfriend of three years. Michael proposed to Yvette over the Christmas weekend and the rest as they say is history!
During Sunday night’s Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Bobcats game Savannah Brinson happily showed off her engagement ring – check out the pictures below:
Congrats to all the couples!!
Pics courtesy AP
