Why Matthew McConaughey Thought Camila Alves Wouldn't Accept His Marriage Proposal

The average person wouldn’t expect anyone to take more than a beat to accept Mathew McConaughey’s marriage proposal. However, the actor’s family obviously didn’t think the actor’s game was as strong. While speaking with Esquire, the “Serenity” star shared the moment his family expressed doubt over his proposal. “I remember hitting the knee, looking into her eyes, and … I remember her face,” said McConaughey. “I remember this smile coming up from her feet. I remember her having to catch her breath. And she didn’t say yes right away. And then the whole family was going, ‘Jeezus, she’s gonna say no.” Fortunately, McConaughey’s family was wrong. In fact, Alves was so eager to finally wed she took the initiative and told McConaughey when their wedding would be.

According to E! News, McConaughey and Alves decided against a traditional Hollywood wedding and married at their Texas mansion. Prior to the actual wedding, the couple’s friends and fam made use of their sprawling acreage and camped out in (rich people) style in tents. They still likely spent a fortune, though. According to Us Weekly, their wedding was crawling with celebs, including Reese Witherspoon, Meg Ryan, and singer John Cougar Mellencamp, who serenaded the couple. Guy Fieri also catered the reception, because that’s what you do when you can afford it. Expensive taste aside, the outlet’s source shared that “it was a great night for everyone.”