Los Angeles, March 19, 2025 – Actress Nina Dobrev and Olympic snowboarder Shaun White are savoring their engagement, choosing not to rush into wedding planning just five months after White proposed in October 2024. The couple, who have been together since 2019, shared their joy and laid-back approach in a recent interview with E! News, as reported by People magazine.
Nina Dobrev Reveals Why She and Shaun White Haven’t Started Wedding Planning 5 Months After Engagement https://t.co/UjWZWsvQa6
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Dobrev, known for her role in The Vampire Diaries, explained, “It’s so fun to say fiancé.” The 36-year-old actress highlighted the fleeting nature of the engagement period, saying, “You have a boyfriend for half of your life and then a husband for half of your life, but the fiancé period is very short.” With Dobrev busy filming a movie in Australia and the holiday season passing, the couple is relishing this special time rather than diving into wedding preparations.
White, 38, proposed with a stunning 5-carat diamond ring at New York City’s Golden Swan restaurant, orchestrating an elaborate surprise that included a fake dinner invitation from fashion icon Anna Wintour. The romantic evening, complete with white rose petals and a flower archway, was later shared on White’s Instagram, where he described their love as a “forever love” that blossomed from a quarantine romance.
Dobrev also revealed her commitment to an eco-friendly wedding, prioritizing low-impact choices and partnering with SC Johnson for World Recycling Day awareness. The couple, who met at a Florida speaking workshop and went public with their relationship in 2020, continue to inspire fans with their heartfelt bond.
As they enjoy this chapter, Dobrev and White show no signs of hurrying toward the altar, focusing instead on the joy of being engaged while balancing their busy careers and shared dreams.
