May 3rd, 2026
For the past 6 months I have been planning my proposal for the love of my life, Taylor Nicole Smith. When it came to planning I knew I wanted to pop the question at a place that held sentimental value to both Taylor and I. For our 6 month anniversary Taylor and I celebrated in Fredericksburg Texas, since then Fredericksburg has held a place in our hearts. My mission with my proposal was for Taylor not to know when or where I was going to ask that 4-word question. In my case 5 because I asked “Will You Marry Me Please” (I blacked out)
Over the past 2 and a half years Taylor and I battled many obstacles together long distance, PT school, unemployment, and financially for our flights to see each other. Through this we have FaceTimed through entire weekends and weeknights not being able to hang up when we fall asleep, just in the off chance one of us wakes up in the middle of the night allowing us to talk for just a little longer. Our time in person together is valued so highly that one time in the airport parking lot Taylor and I stayed there so long she missed her flight and had to get onto the next one (call it a Minnesota goodbye).
I won’t lie there are many days (most days) I don’t think about Love Island, but it changed my life by giving me Taylor. I can’t imagine a life without Taylor. It actually hurts my heart to think about. Writing now and reflecting HOLY COW! So many split-second decisions that led me to Taylor. Coming home one fateful night and filling out the Love Island application, having the producers chose me of all people, VOTING MYSELF OFF DAY ONE and getting the opportunity to come back, and having America keep me in that villa by any means necessary. THANK YOU ALL!
As a lot of you know I love journaling and I have so much to share but I am confined to IG’s character count, so a lot more posts to follow!
A huge thank you to @allisonjeffersphotography for capturing the moment and staying incognito so Taylor would not catch on @signorvineyards@shanecompany for educating and helping me create the engagement ring of Taylor’s dreams
Love you all, Bergie 🤘
Entering a new era of life means learning how to financially budget, prioritize what truly matters, and realizing not everything needs immediate gratification. I know everyone has different opinions and lifestyles, but for me, being financially responsible is important - especially when thinking long term and building the life I want one day. 🤍💫
This was suppose to a celebratory spa day for our engagement and I was expecting it to happen this whole day and it never did 😭so story time coming soon on his anxiety throughout that whole weekend and me just overstimulated in my own thoughts 🤣
So many moving pieces to my dream ring 💍 and @shanecompany & @bergielicious35 made the perfect team to creating something so special that holds elegance & sentimental value on my hand for eternity 🤍💫
Bergie’s proposal to Taylor 💓 see more at Allisonjeffers.com/blog
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Overwhelmed with so many emotions and all of your love & support 🥹🌷 Officially in my fiancée era and soaking in every second of it. Forever grateful for this next chapter with my best friend 🤍✨ @bergielicious35
I Just wanna say a huge thank you to @winebarrelcabins for hosting us this past weekend! We had the most fabulous little staycation, and it was exactly what Bergie & I needed 🤍 Quality time is so important to us, and this secluded Airbnb gave us the chance to truly slow down, be present, and enjoy each other’s company. So grateful for such a peaceful and special weekend together 🌷👩🏽❤️👨🏼
