he put a ring on it!!

11.02.2009

I can’t believe it actually happened…it still feels so surreal!

I’ve thought and dreamt of the moment for so long – and when it actually happened I was SO stunned. I’ve been trying so hard every since to just be in the moment and enjoy everything…take it all in and breathe. I don’t want to forget one little second or memory of any of this!

I was at happy hour with a couple girlfriends on Friday and was rushing to DB’s place as to try not to be any more late for our plans to see the St Paul Orchestra that night. I got to his place and he met me at the elevator like he always does. He had kind of let on in the few days previous that he might have the ring in his possession – but I wasn’t completely sure. And although I thought he might propose soon – I certainly didn’t think it would be that night – as we had plans that we were late for! So we got to his apartment and I opened the door only to find the lights dimmed and a huge pumpkin sitting on the table in front of me. The pumpkin had “Will you marry me?” carved into it and I started FREAKING out. I started crying immediately and was all “are you kidding me? What are you doing? is this for real?” and I just started hugging and kissing him. He was all “I haven’t even asked you anything yet!” and I’m like “well, do it!” So he got the ring and got on one knee and the rest is history!








I was so shocked (and glad that he was able to shock me) and happy and everything! It was SO surreal (and super creative!). I called my parents immediately and we sat on the couch to just reveal in everything and take it all in. We decided not to go to the concert because I couldn’t sit still and wanted to call everyone so we went to the local Cheesecake Factory to get some food (and cheesecake!). We relaxed and called our friends and relatives and had so much fun just being together and being excited.

The rest of the weekend flew by with moments of gazing at the ring, discussing how exciting this all is and visiting with friends/family. It was the greatest weekend!

So unreal how it all really unfolds. We were hardly able to sleep Friday night – we both woke up super early so we went to breakfast and continued the celebration. I worked at my retail job a bit on Saturday and then we went out to a super nice dinner that evening. It’s been so fun to just take it all in and enjoy each other.
I’m SOO excited – I’ve just been floating on air and beaming ever since it happened!

We haven’t started to think much about plans…but as you all know – I’ve got plenty of research already done. Hehe. :) We’re hoping for a May/June wedding here in Minneapolis/St Paul – we’ll see what pans out.

Here are some of my fav pics from the little photo session I did with the ring last night - It's so sparkly and beautiful and I can't stop staring at it!!




















note to self.

10.28.2009




I'm off to the gym!

update schmupdate

10.27.2009

Just wanted to pop in and let you all know that I'm still alive. life is busy and my left ring finger is still bare - so keep sending patient thoughts my way! :)

In other news – big congrats to Nicole over at Seaside Smitten!! Head over there to check out a cute blog, fun girl and too, too sweet proposal story!

(These pics are from a friend's wedding a few weeks ago - I just love how cute she looks in her jean jacket over her wedding dress!)




surveyyyy

8.28.2009

Stolen from Like A Valentine.

♥ What are your middle names? Elise and James.

♥ How long have you been together? We had our first anniversary on August 11th.

♥ How long did you know each other before you started dating? We first met in January 2003. We marched that drum corps season together (you must understand that one season of drum corps together is comparable to about 2 years in “real world” time. I was dating another guy at the time, but we spent time together. Then we lost touch because of the end of the season and I moved out of state. We caught back up in January 2008 when I started a new season with the corps (he had always been there) and marched another season together before becoming official in August 2008.

♥ Who asked whom out? Well – I spent all summer trying to get him to hang out with me alone (apart from the group of corps friends), then we went to a concert together with a couple other friends one evening last August. Afterwards, he invited me to go get a drink with him and that was the first time we officially hung out together alone. Then, I asked him to call me after a show one night, and after that phone call he asked me on a real date.

♥ Whose siblings do/did you see the most? His. Mine live too far away.

♥ Do you have any children together? Nope.

♥ What about pets? Nope.

♥ Did you go to the same school? Nope!

♥ Who is the smartest? Depends on the subject matter. J

♥ Who is more sensitive? Absolutely me. I’m such a girly girl and so emotional.

♥ Where do you eat out most as a couple? Probably Bakers Square cause we’re lame and love breakfast there!

♥ Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple? We traveled to NY together last summer for championships right after we started dating. Since then, Iowa to see my family.

♥ Who has the craziest exes? Definitely me!

♥ Who has the worst temper? Probably me….eek! I blame my parents!

♥ Who does the cooking? Probably me – but that’s just because I get home after work before he does. He does when he can though!

♥ Who is more social? Definitely me!


♥ Who is the neat-freak? Depends. I’m more organized and anal about things – but he’s more germaphobic than me.

♥ Who is more stubborn? Absolutely him!

♥ Who hogs the bed? Definitely me. I’m so obsessed with sleep and I hate being disturbed – even if it means Nick’s hanging off the edge.

♥ Who wakes up earlier? Nick! He has to be at the office at 7:15…sucker!

♥ Where was your first date? Green Mill.

♥ Who has the bigger family? NICK! He has a total of 11 sets of aunts/uncles and all their children. I only have 3 sets of aunts/uncles!

♥ Do you get flowers often? Eh.


♥ How do you spend the holidays? Depends. We’ve got to figure out a schedule since his family is right here and mine is far away.

♥ Who is more jealous? Neither.

♥ How long did it take to get serious? Not long at all – we knew from the start.

♥ Who eats more? NICK for sure.

♥ Who does/did the laundry? Me.

♥ Who’s better with the computer? mehhhhhhhhhh

♥ Who drives when you are together? I do almost all of the city driving, and we split the long distance driving.

Outdoor Lighting

Lately, I've been gravitating more and more towards the oh-so-cute, relaxed look and feel of outdoor receptions that are almost like a garden party. If you know anything about me, you know that I've wanted to be a winter bride all of my life. But it doesn't look like that is going to happen based on when the engagement will happen and the length of time I want to be engaged. So I've shifted my thinking to the other seasons. DB has voiced a few times that outdoor weddings appeal to him - we'll see about that though. Nonetheless - I love these lights! So cute!

Instructions at Once Wed.

Personalized Bride

8.27.2009

I'm totally a sucker for all things in my life to scream "I'm a Bride!" (of course, once I'm engaged...*cough!*). I'm thinking a tote for planning items, a t shirt, a zip up for the day of and anything else that crosses my path!

Personalized water bottles...do it up! Also maybe a cool idea for the bridal party for the day of?

Simply enter your own message, select a design (or upload a photo) and there you are!



EDIT: Just saw this on Broke Ass Bride's Twitter about how there's controversy around SIGG bottles! Find another brand! :)

Uniqueness

8.26.2009

Check out this Minnesota Bride's dress that I saw on my friend's photography business' facebook profile...I'd love to know more! So cute.


What a gorgeous bridal party. I love how clean and crisp it looks.


Looks like she's got a pink stone there too! NICE!



 
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