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Our Romantic Proposal Story

10/28/2018

 
Sam and Dora are engaged
I'm not the best at taking selfies but this shot shows our happiness.
A couple of months ago, Sam asked me out for breakfast. When we'd finished eating he suggested we visit the jewelry shops so I could show him what sort of rings I like.  We'd talked about getting married one day, but that morning it suddenly got very real. 

We strolled along the mall stopping at jewelry shops and trying on some rings. I was happy with all of them. Then we tried on the one. He loved it too and surprised me by purchasing it on lay-buy. When the sales woman asked it we were engaged yet he said a firm no.

I walked on air to the car but had to steady my nerves because the waiting had begun. I didn't know when or where the proposal would take place. My inner, insecure bitch whispered, he can still change his mind. No matter how often I told her to shut it, the thought would creep in late at night.

I figured that he wouldn't propose until just after or before Christmas, having totted up how many payments over how long. That way I could stop thinking about it until then.

Sun streamed through the bedroom window the morning of what was to become the big day. Sunlight always uplifts me and boosts my sense of optimism. Sam who is always up hours before me came into the room and asked if I’d like to go to Pelican’s Landing restaurant for lunch that day.

I assumed it must be because he has Thursday’s off work and it’s such a lovely day. Of course I was delighted because Pelican’s Landing in Williamstown is where he took me on our first proper dinner date, so it's a romantic spot for us.

We arrived at the restaurant and were shown to a table next to the water overlooking the pier. As usual he asked me what I’d like to drink. I wanted something bubbly to go with the sunshine and the view and the treat of being taken out for lunch. He ordered two glasses of Prosecco. That surprised me. He always gets a glass of Shiraz.
When the glasses came we clinked glasses as usual and he said ‘To us’. Again a surprise. Normally he’ll say ‘Tanti aguri’, or ‘Saluti’.
A moment after I sipped the crisp Prosecco he said, ‘There you go,’ as he put a mauve ring box tied with a satin ribbon on the table.

I gasped and looked to him to see his expression. He looked  purposeful. He was doing it. I'm totally caught off guard. After nearly five years of being together, two of those living together while buying a house and doing it up, he was making the ultimate romantic commitment.

‘Will you marry me.’

An explosion of happiness hit me. Tears welled and I struggled to speak. I thought I said yes. I kissed and hugged him and then turned my attention to the box. 

I undid the packaging, stopping occasionally to wipe away tears and put the ring on. It sparkled in the sunlight and threw rainbows of light across the white linen table cloth. It was stunning. I was bewitched.

‘Are you going to say Yes?’ Sam asked.

Wait, what? Didn’t I say Yes?

I think I did, but he was having a moment too and it didn’t register so I had to make sure the message was clear and not lost in the moment.

‘YES!  Of course I’ll marry you. (pause) I will marry you.’

We kissed and hugged some more. Those sweet heartfelt kisses in front of a restaurant full of people, were emotionally very intimate. I forgot about the other diners and where I was. It was just like I'd read about, my world shrank to just him, me and our moment.

I looked at my ring about about ten times a minute as we ate our lunch and desert. After we walked hand in hand along the pier, recreating our first date. Later that day we had great fun ringing our family to  share our happy news. 

Yesterday I shared the news on Facebook and Instagram, the response has blown me away. Thank you so much to everyone who expressed their congratulations and wished us well. It's very touching and means so much.

But it you didn't see the ring yet. Here's a picture for you.
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Dora's engagement ring.
I love the way the setting has a vintage feel.
Thanks for stopping by to read our proposal story.
Savannah Blaize
10/28/2018 02:06:06 pm

How wonderful Dora. I am very happy for both of you. You have found your Italian Hero, and have settled into a life with him in a cute wee house in the most liveable city in the world. What more could you ask. Hugs to both of you xxx

Dora link
10/28/2018 09:48:26 pm

Hi Savannah. You've summed it up so well. Thank you for your good wishes. XXX

Joanne Dannon link
10/28/2018 06:14:12 pm

So very happy for you. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness together x

Dora link
10/28/2018 09:51:18 pm

Hi Joanne. Thanks so much. XX

Jennie Tobertson
10/29/2018 05:04:33 am

Oh my goodness, Dora. I’m crying and my heart is racing while reading your story. So happy for both of you. Of all people you deserve such a romantic setting. Congratulations!

Dora link
10/29/2018 04:41:31 pm

Hi Jennie, That's so sweet of you. I really do feel very lucky to have found my happy ever after. Thank you and I'm so pleased you're able to share in our happiness.


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    My whole life is inspired by romance. I write romance novels of course but also love  creating DIY's and decorating in a romantic style. I'm rejuvenating an old garden, including rescuing a couple of old rose bushes and planting new ones.
    ​I also cook tasty meals every day to share with my partner.
    Romance is hopeful and although no ones life runs smoothly all the time, I keep that focus as I fill my  life with  loving family, friends and of course my partner Sam.

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