RUUSK COUPLE: KENNETH + BEL
From adventurous first dates to a profound love for nature and the great outdoors, Kenneth and Bel have crafted a story that is uniquely their own. Their shared passion for exploring the natural landscape took them to Utah’s stunning red rocks where Kenneth proposed, now forever partners in this grand adventure called life.
As a talented videographer, Kenneth captured their proposal with his keen and creative eye, offering us a vivid glimpse into their special moments. Join us as they recount their journey from their first date to their epic proposal and upcoming celebrations, all set against the backdrop of their shared love for adventure and creativity.
Tell us a little bit about how you both met?
Bel and I met on Hinge. She sent me a rose, and I immediately liked her smile. I told her I was from the midwest, and she told me she was from the Deep South (as in Brazil). Her sense of humor was what brought us closer. On our second date, she left her water bottle at the summit of an overlook hike. I drove back the next morning by myself and hiked back up at sunrise to retrieve the bottle. She later told me that was the reason she continued to see me. Our love continued to grow from there!
Kenneth + Bel's holiday post-proposal, featuring Bel's Oval Diamond Wide Organic Ring.
What would be your favourite way to spend time together?
We both love camping and National Parks. Whenever we get overwhelmed with work and people, we drive off road with our overloading set up, find dispersed camping spots without anyone around, and enjoy the quiet and night skies.
Your proposal looked so picturesque - Kenneth, can you tell us why you chose this place to propose to Bel?
We were off roading and camping through Utah and Wyoming with a group of friends, and I knew I wanted to propose on this trip. Although there were so many beautiful spots along the way, I really wanted it to be an intimate moment for just Bel and I. In Idaho, we parted ways with the group and drove back to California on our own, making a stop in St. George, Utah. It was extremely hot, and after camping for almost a week straight, we both wanted to stay in a hotel for the night with air conditioning. However, I told Bel that I didn’t want to spend the last day of our epic camping trip in a hotel room without seeing one last sunset. I found this overlook just as the sun was setting behind the gorgeous red rock, and I knew it was the perfect spot. Since I’m always filming things with my camera, Bel had no idea this set up would be any different from the others. When I got down on one knee, she was in complete shock! A hiker had passed by moments before I proposed, and when he circled back down the trail, Bel held up her ring finger prominently in the air, exclaiming “HE PROPOSED!” The hiker congratulated us.
Bel, what was your favourite part of your proposal?
Kenny knows how I love a surprise and he really did it right. I had no clue what was to come since he always films us in cute moments in nature, so the surprise itself was my favorite part. The second favorite was definitely the ring! I had casually showed him some rings I liked on my phone and he somehow memorized the name of the brand and ordered the exact one I showed him.
The whole thing was a dream coming true!
With a shared passion for creativity and adventure, what are you most looking forward to in the future?
I’m looking forward to our wedding celebrations! With both of our families so spread out, we decided to have a couple different celebrations. First, we will be traveling to Brazil to get married in a church where her grandma will be playing the piano and singing for her as she walks down the aisle. Bel’s grandmother’s musical talent has always had a hold on Bel, and her dream has been to have her play for her at her wedding. After Brazil, we will have another wedding celebration in Sedona, Arizona where my parents live. We both fell in love with the energy and the beautiful red rock that Sedona has to offer.
