{"id":331350,"date":"2026-03-15T22:07:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T22:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/331350\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T22:07:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T22:07:07","slug":"zms-bree-tomasel-and-partner-sophia-gould-share-proposal-details-and-wedding-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/331350\/","title":{"rendered":"ZM\u2019s Bree Tomasel and partner Sophia Gould share proposal details and wedding plans"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cThe rest was pretty much a blur\u201d – and \u201cchaotic\u201d – but exactly how she thinks it was meant to be.<\/p>\n

The couple had close friends on the walk with them, who hung back and took candid pictures of the proposal, which Tomasel says they now treasure looking back at – activewear and all. <\/p>\n

Tomasel knew Gould was the one pretty quickly after meeting her in 2018, feeling instantly comfortable and sure of their bond. <\/p>\n

\u201cLoyalty is such a huge thing for me, and I\u2019d always struggled to find that in a partner. But that\u2019s something that is unwavering, with Sophia – she\u2019s the most loyal, ride or die person, and that\u2019s what I\u2019ve always searched for.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"TheThe couple have been together for eight years. Photo \/ Sam Morgan<\/p>\n

She also credits Gould for helping her wrap her head around the idea of marriage and admitting that it might be something she wanted as a queer person.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was never going to be the person to get married. Especially being queer and living in Australia. I never allowed myself to believe I was worthy of getting married. Or that was able to get married because until 2017, in Australia, where I lived most of my adult life, we couldn\u2019t,\u201d Tomasel says.<\/p>\n

She admits telling herself over the years that marriage wasn\u2019t for her was probably a form of self-preservation and protection. <\/p>\n

\u201cSophia has been a big part in healing those parts of me so I was able to wrap my head around, \u2018I can do this, and I am worthy of the same things everyone else is entitled to\u2019. It\u2019s been a long process.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tomasel says telling her parents was yet another experience she thought might not be on the cards for her. So breaking the news to \u201cBig Steve\u201d and \u201cMama Di\u201d was more special than she could have ever imagined. <\/p>\n

\u201cMy mum and dad were definitely not expecting it, and I think my mum just put her hands over her face. Then my dad, in typical dad fashion, made some dad jokes, and then I saw him wipe a little tear away.\u201d <\/p>\n

Watching her older sister and younger brother both get married and share those special moments with their parents had made Tomasel question if she ever would have the same experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cI never thought I would have those moments with my family, and me being the one. I\u2019m getting emotional thinking about that. But yeah, having that for me was pretty bloody special.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"BreeBree proposed with a ring from Nick Von K. Photo \/ Sam Morgan<\/p>\n

The host popped the question with a ring from friend and New Zealand jewellery designer Nick Von K, which was a year in the making. <\/p>\n

\u201cI love his stuff, it\u2019s so special and unique, and so I messaged him and said, \u2018Hey, really on the down low, could you maybe help me with this?\u2018\u201d<\/p>\n

Tomasel says she instantly knew she wanted to pair her partner\u2019s love of traditional jewellery, represented by a diamond, with something unique, choosing pounamu to sit beside it.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just knew when I saw it that it was what I wanted.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tomasel and Gould are still basking in their engagement, but have started talking about the venue and a few key things they align on. <\/p>\n

They\u2019ve already decided to buck tradition, with no bridal party and instead making the day one big celebration of friends and family.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s kind of modern-day, it\u2019ll just be us up there, and we don\u2019t want to put that stress on anyone. And let\u2019s be real, no one wants to be a bridesmaid anymore.\u201d <\/p>\n

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