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Our Proposal Story

December 30, 2011 Comments : 9

Since I’ve had quite a few people ask…I figured I’d post our proposal story! Enjoy πŸ™‚

 

The Friday before Christmas, we decided to head down to the Outer Banks to pick up a “Christmas present” that we had talked about buying for someone. It wasn’t imperative that we went all the way to the beach forΒ oneΒ present, but luckily Michael talked me into going and said we could go to the outlet mall…which didn’t take much begging on my part πŸ™‚ We picked up the present that we drove 75 miles to get, then spent an hour or two at the outlets, where Michael proceeded to try on clothes in every store we stopped in. I found this odd, because he never buys clothes for himself…but I figured he was just trying to dress to impress (me)! After spending all of Michael’s money (hehe), we proceeded to get lunch in Manteo. After lunch, Michael and I headed back to OBX, where we planned to walk on the beach. I didn’t think much of it, because the beach is “our place” and we always walk on the beach when we visit the Outer Banks. So, despite it being cold and cloudy, we headed out for a walk on the beach near Kitty Hawk, where we always go. After stopping a few times and taking a couple of pictures, Michael finally turned to me and said he had an early Christmas present for me. I knew he had been working on something for one of my presents, so again, I didn’t know what he was about to do! He proceeded to show me an elaborate slideshow of pictures (view here…and now, after seeing those embarrassing photos, you know we are not normal. At all. haha) of us taken throughout the three-and-a-half years we’ve been together, with music that was special to us and went perfectly with the photos. I still wasn’t positive what was going on during the slideshow, but I did begin to get suspicious. At the end, he turned to me, and as soon as he started talking, I KNEW πŸ™‚ He got down on one knee, gave me the most gorgeous ring, and asked me to be his wife. Of course I said “Yes!” and the rest is history. πŸ™‚

Photo I took just before he popped the question πŸ™‚
I was actually the one driving that day, because we both kind of like my new car πŸ˜‰ So after the proposal, we just sat in the car and talked for a little bit, while I got myself together for the two-hour drive home. I was still shaking with excitement, so I was in no shape to drive right away πŸ™‚ As we got closer to home, I started to get a little more nervous about sharing the news with my parents…well, sharing the news with my mom. My dad already knew what was going on and had several bottles of champagne chilling in the refrigerator to celebrate our engagement with a toast πŸ™‚ It was a perfect way to start off the holiday weekend…and he planned it out so well – since it happened on the 23rd, I was able to share the news with all of our family in person at our Christmas parties!
β™₯Brittany

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  1. Heather says

    December 30, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    Congratulations!!! You will be a beautiful bride!!

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  2. Christin says

    December 30, 2011 at 4:19 pm

    Love the story. Congrats, again!

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  3. Kristi Hall says

    December 30, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    Two of my best friends, starting one amazing life together. I seriously couldn't be any happier for you two.
    I cannot wait for this incredible wedding and all there is to come πŸ™‚
    I LOVE YOU both!!!

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  4. Brittany says

    December 30, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    Thank you Heather – that's so sweet! πŸ™‚

    Thanks Christin πŸ™‚

    Kristi – Thank youuu! We love you too πŸ™‚ I can't wait to share all of the wedding excitement with you!

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  5. Clarissa says

    January 8, 2012 at 5:28 am

    Thanks for sharing this fantastic story, Brittany!!! I'm excited and happy for the both of you!

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