> At a Glance
> – Gina Kirschenheiter is engaged to Travis Mullen after 6.5 years together
> – Mullen proposed during a New Year’s Eve ski trip in Big Bear, California
> – The 6-carat oval diamond ring symbolizes their blended family of six children
> – Why it matters: The RHOC star’s engagement highlights modern family milestones
Gina Kirschenheiter ended 2025 with a new title: fiancée. The Real Housewives of Orange County personality’s longtime partner, Travis Mullen, surprised her with a proposal during their annual family ski vacation.
The Proposal
Dressed for “Fancy Dinner Night,” Kirschenheiter, 41, stepped onto the back porch to scout a photo spot when Mullen, 40, dropped to one knee. Their six children-three each from previous relationships-were in on the secret, with 14-year-old Presley filming from the trees.
> Gina Kirschenheiter recalled:
> “I was in complete shock! My nervous system was trying to catch up… I of course said ‘yes,’ and melted into what was the sweetest kiss I’ve ever felt!”
The Ring
Mullen collaborated with Wove to design the 18K yellow-gold sparkler:
- 6-carat oval center diamond represents the couple as one
- Six smaller diamonds (three per side) stand for each child
- Classic four-prong setting keeps the focus on symbolism
> Bernie Dufrene, CEO of WoveMade.com, explained:
> “Travis was incredibly intentional… The six diamonds flush set into the band represent their children, while the center stone represents Gina and Travis as one.”
Key Takeaways
- Engagement happened on December 31, 2025, in Big Bear
- Couple started dating after Kirschenheiter slid into Mullen’s Instagram DMs
- Blended family celebrated with confetti poppers and New Year’s horns
- Impromptu sunrise photo shoot recreated the magical moment
The engagement cements Big Bear as a forever-special backdrop for the Kirschenheiter-Mullen crew.
