Did Raquel and James have an engagement party?

However, fans thought they would find their happy ending when James proposed to Raquel on the show in a lavish surprise event. Raquel tearfully accepted and they celebrated the occasion by throwing a beautiful engagement party surrounded by family and friends.

How much did James and Raquel spend on engagement party?

Following James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss’ recent breakup, Tom Sandoval shared how he feels about splitting the bill for the former couple’s $25k engagement night.

Did Tom pay for James engagement?

Tom started saying, “No.” But Schwartz cut in and shared that “Tom wouldn’t have accepted it.” Sandoval then clarified that, “No [he didn’t pay me back] and he didn’t even ask for me to help out to begin with.” Sandoval could have stopped there, but he went on an interesting tangent.

How long after engagement party did James and Raquel break up?

James Kennedy is no stranger to tackling tough situations, as the Vanderpump Rules cast member has definitely dealt with his fair share of ups and downs lately, including his recent breakup with Raquel Leviss about six months following their engagement.

Who broke off engagement Raquel and James?

Raquel and James got engaged in May 2021 after five years of dating. The romantic proposal played out on season 9 of the Bravo reality series — but off screen, the pair’s relationship fizzled out after an argument between James and Raquel’s dad in November 2021 left the California native feeling rattled.

Why did James engagement end?

Ultimately, James said Raquel didn’t give “a clear answer” about him being her soulmate, which was a big driver behind them calling it quits for good. While the U.K. native kept his composure on stage during the reunion, he opened up more backstage about their ups and downs.