Anniversaries are always a special time of year to celebrate, especially these days when you’re Days of Our Lives vet Stephen Nichols (Steve). He and his wife Lisa were married in October 1984 and recently celebrated their 40th milestone.

However, what made the festivities even more special was when the boyfriend of the couple’s daughter proposed during the same month four decades later.

The actor took to Instagram to share six photos and a video that documented the proposal, which ultimately led to their daughter Dylan saying yes.

“Celebrating mine and Lisa’s 40th anniversary is made even more special, witnessing Alex proposing to our Dylan,” Nichols shared then went on to say that there were “joyous hearts all around.” He continued by expressing, “We love you both so very much,” then added, “May your journey last decades.”

In the first pic, Alex was down on bended knee with a ring box open in his hand as Dylan was clearly filled with happy emotions. And the second one proved, she said yes! A tender embrace followed, as did a kiss, and after a shot of the ring, the couple could be seen walking away, hand in hand, as they set out on a new chapter in their life.

A few of Nichols’ castmates, past and present, jumped into the comments to send their well wishes to both the actor and his daughter. “Congratulations, my friend! Beautiful!” George DelHoyo (ex-Orpheus) said it best. “And congrats on 40 years! The best template the newly engaged couple has for marriage is yours!”

And we send both the actor and his wife, as well and his daughter and new son-in-law to be, our very best with many more years of happiness ahead!