But it wasn't lookee loos or even the threat of a marauding paparazzo that had the Magic Mike star 38 wondering where to pop the question to Sofia Vergara 42 over Christmas in Kauai.
He said he wanted to keep it private just in case she didn't say yes a source close to the couple tells PEOPLE exclusively. It actually didn't seem like he was joking about that. He did seem genuinely nervous that maybe this wasn't going to go well. He said this was a once in a lifetime opportunity with a one in a million woman.
It's not as if he and Vergara were staying in just any island getaway. The couple were guests at the tony St. Regis Hotel in Princeville an ultra exclusive five star getaway for the rich and famous. But there was definitely a downside to getting down on one knee under the shade of a St. Regis palm tree.
This wasn't spontaneous. Joe definitely planned ahead and contacted the hotel weeks in advance to discuss certain things he wanted to do the source said. He didn't want to propose in a public setting even though there are so many beautiful spots on the hotel grounds that have spectacular views and are well known as places where people pop the question. But Joe said he didn't want to risk anyone walking by and witnessing it and he didn't want to tip off Sofia by having security there shooing people away.
Eventually it seems Manganiello opted to propose to the Modern Family star in their palatial suite.
It has unobstructed views over the water and almost seems like you are floating on the ocean said the source who believes the proposal happened at sunset and included Champagne followed by several sweet treats. Desserts were sent later on.
After the happy event the source tells PEOPLE the newly betrothed couple weren't seen around the hotel much on Christmas Day which many took to mean they were busy ... celebrating.
The couple eventually emerged to lounge by the pool where a photographer captured Vergara wearing a stunning diamond ring.
The island fairy tale wrapped up for the couple on Monday when they were photographed walking hand in hand through Los Angeles International Airport.
This will be the first marriage for Manganiello and second for Vergara who has a 22 year old son Manolo. He first met the Colombian born beauty in May at the White House Correspondents' Dinner which she attended with ex fianc Nick Loeb.
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello arrive in Los Angeles
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