photo by suzylee via flickrOur love story began when I moved into the same apartment building in Huntington Beach, CA. Although we were friendly neighbors it took months before he asked me out. One night my other neighbor and friend was having a birthday party and she invited both me and Brian. Finally we were able to communicate more than a quick hello in passing. That was the beginning of our love story and just recently after 8 (yes 8!) years of dating he proposed.
This past Saturday was the most romantic day of my life. He asked me to go to lunch on a beautiful sunny California day and on our way to "lunch", he advised that he needed to make a quick stop. As we were driving up the coast in Palos Verdes, he pulled over to this beautiful cliff that overlooked miles of ocean.
We got out of the car and went for a walk along the cliff side to admire the beauty. I took a few photos of the ocean and the lighthouse that was on the edge of the cliff.
Just as I finished taking the photo above, I turned to the side and there was Brian on one knee. "My love for you is as big as this ocean and I want you to be my wife. Will you marry me?" he said. A few seconds past because I was so surprised and he smiled and said in the cutest voice "I'm nervous". I said "Yes, of course I will." He placed the ring on my finger and we kissed and hugged. We stayed for awhile and enjoyed the moment.
On our way home he played a mixed cd that he made for after the proposal. It was songs that made him think of me such as Stevie Wonder's "You are the sunshine of my life" and Jane’s Addiction "Classic Girl".
All I can say is that this moment was worth the wait.
P.S. I am getting the ring sized so I'll have a photo of it in a later post. I wanted to take a picture of it once it fit my finger. So pretty.
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Smiling ear to ear for you Melanie! Have the best week. Ecstatically happy for you gal! YAY for LOVE :-)
ReplyDeleteoooooooooh, congratulations!!! so happy for you:)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! This is a lovely story. I'm soo happy for you!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats darling!!!! This was sooo beautiful!! Im so happy for this, what an incredible love story!! He did such a gorgeous proposal!! I almost got teary eyed, reading this. Its so beautiful!! I CANT WAIT for future WEDDING posts of design, dress, and everything!!!
Have a beautiful engagement and I know you'll have an even more beautiful MARRIAGE!!! So excited and happy for you love, you deserve this!!!!
I seriously got goose-bumps reading this!! Congrats! Sounds so romantic!
ReplyDeleteOH. MY. GOD. Congratulations!!! Yayyyyyy :-)
ReplyDeletecongratulations! i am so happy for you!!!
ReplyDeleteaww, how sweet! i love engagement stories!!
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What a beautiful post. Sooo sweet. Thank you for sharing it.
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love your blog- new follower! :)and congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteomg the cutest story ever!
ReplyDeleteWait! It JUST happened?!?!?!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!
Thank you for your congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYes, it just happened this past Saturday!
What an adorable love story. Congratulation to you both, can't wait to see what the ring looks like xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a beautiful day that must have been! xo
ReplyDeleteAwww, congratulations!! I love engagement stories, and that's such a sweet one.
ReplyDeleteomg, CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! you look beautiful in those pictures!
ReplyDeleteoh my! such a cute story! i love it!!! congratulations!!! cant wait to see the ring and definitely anticipating updates as your wedding planning goes!
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kelly
This is so very beautiful in all senses of the word..Congratulations!
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aww!!!
ReplyDeletethats so nice, you will make a beautiful bride;-)
congrats!
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThat's so exciting. My hubby proposed at the beach too. What a beautiful story...with the cd and everything :)
Can't wait to see the ring.
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Congratulations! That is a great story. Love the pictures :)
ReplyDeleteDo you have any idea of your wedding plans? Local? traveling, big or small? So many people get SO into it and lose the entire purpose of it, the stress overwhelms them and it becomes such a negative experience, you seem like the type that wouldnt get so overwhelmed about it and let the stress take over and just enjoy it!! I hope however you do it, that its the most gorgeous day for you!! Cant wait to see pics! Haha <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story!! I'm so happy for you! Congratulations love!
ReplyDelete"Come and knock on my door...
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting for you..."
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"My love for you is as big as this ocean and I want you to be my wife. Will you marry me?" GOOSEBUMPS! I'm sorry I'm a little late with this but CONGRATULATIONS! You guys make a stunning couple. Wishing you all the best and enjoy the excitement of planning a wedding and a life together. Can't wait to follow along on your blog. XOXO
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