EXCLUSIVE: Nik Richie Pops the Question in Picture-Perfect Santorini Proposal to Whitney Duden

Wedding bells are ringing for Nik Richie and Whitney Duden! The media personality and the lifestyle influencer are officially engaged after a breathtaking proposal on the romantic island of Santorini.

Richie got down on one knee on October 21, 2025, as the sun set over the iconic cliffs of Oia. The couple was staying at the five-star Canaves Oia Suites, where Richie surprised Duden with a stunning custom 5-carat oval diamond ring designed by celebrity jeweler Daniel on 5th Ave in New York City.

“It was pure magic,” an eyewitness tells OK!. “The view, the ring, the emotion—everything felt straight out of a movie.”

Following her “yes,” the couple toasted with champagne under the stars, surrounded by friends and well-wishers.

Richie, a well-known media entrepreneur, and Duden, a popular lifestyle creator, have been inseparable since early 2025. Their connection has been described as “effortless and inspiring,” with friends saying they “just click.”

Jeweler Daniel says Richie’s ring choice was “elegant but powerful, just like their relationship.”

As for the wedding? The newly engaged couple is keeping details under wraps for now, but sources tell OK! it’s sure to be “as unforgettable as the proposal.”