Wedding ceremony bells are ringing for DeVon Franklin and Maria Castillo.
The 46-year-old preacher and producer introduced his engagement to the 29-year-old superstar coach Thursday in an unique interview with Folks journal. The couple obtained engaged on Dec. 27, 2024, throughout a romantic, intimate photoshoot outdoors The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, whereas on trip.
“We went to Maui for trip, I instructed her we have been gonna do a photograph shoot and in the course of the picture shoot I shocked her with the proposal! It was really a magical second and I can’t wait to spend a magical life with Maria,” Franklin instructed the outlet.
He added, “Discovering Maria has been considered one of God’s best blessings in my life, so I needed the proposal to be as particular as our love.”
Photographs shared completely with the publication present the second in the course of the oceanside shoot when Franklin dropped down on one knee and popped the large query whereas a pleasantly shocked Castillo seemed on.
“I’m nonetheless in awe of the way it all occurred! It was such a ravishing shock, and I can’t even put into phrases how pleased I’m,” Castillo instructed Folks.
Franklin and Castillo met roughly a 12 months in the past via Castillo’s then-business companion Mike Trusdale, who launched them over brunch after considering they need to meet. The pleased couple instructed Folks they’ve been inseparable ever since.
Based on Folks, their first public look was in October 2024 at The Pink Awards in Georgia. Then, in November, the 2 attended the Merge Awards Gala, which honors those that merge their spirituality with leisure to make an influence.
For the reason that pair first obtained collectively, they’ve saved their relationship largely non-public, save for the occasional publish on Castillo’s Instagram, together with Franklin. Most not too long ago, Castillo posted a recap video on her Instagram Reels from what seems to have been their journey collectively to Maui.
“Solar within the sky, you know the way I really feel,” the health coach wrote within the caption.
Within the feedback, Franklin wrote, “Amor de mi vida,” with hearts aflame.
