… I said YES!
| December 3rd, 2012 | Diary, Wedding |
I’ve thought long and hard about how I would write this post one day. However, when I woke up this morning, all I wanted to do is get the news out on my blog!
I’m ENGAGED!
I’ve only been engaged for about 15 hours, but I’ve figured out the lay of the land. People will ask a variation of the following questions:
- What does your ring look like?
- How did he ask you?
- When is the wedding?
You’re probably wondering the same thing.
What does my ring look like?
The answer to this question is above. It’s a GORGEOUS round diamond with 20 round diamonds along the band. The nice thing about the ring is that the diamonds go all the way around the band except for a little bit in the very underside of the ring. I wanted it this way, so when I need to get it resized while I am pregnant (not anytime soon!) it will be seamless.
The band and diamond is from Milanj Diamonds in King of Prussia, Pa. Bryan and I looked around for rings for a while now and when I found this one, I knew it was the one. It was NOT easy, because I am the pickiest person in the world and kept changing my mind. When we first looked at rings back in March, I thought I wanted a three stone ring, then it changed to a halo, then a solitaire… until finally I found the perfect ring for me.
It’s classic, timeless, and most importantly AMAZING.
How did he ask me?
Although I love sharing a lot of my personal life on my website, there are some things that I like to just keep between Bryan, our family, and closest friends. I’ll give you the summed up version. We were outside at a huge national park yesterday afternoon, got to the top of this hill overlooking the park and town, Bryan said a lot of amazing things, and asked me to marry him. A lot of the things he said he had to repeat to me later on, because everything was a blur. It was absolutely perfect. I get goose bumps still thinking about it <3
I wish I could show everyone some photos, but we were so excited that we forgot to take any. But that’s okay because I’m sure there will be many holiday photos to come in the upcoming weeks.
Although I knew I had picked out a ring and that he would eventually (hopefully) ask me to marry him, I was still shocked! I was wearing ripped jeans, my North Face fleece jacket, hair in a messy bun, minimal makeup, and sneakers because I assumed we were just walking around the park.
When is the wedding?
Goodness gracious! We haven’t given much thought to an exact date or anything if that’s what people are wondering. I’d like a fall wedding, but next fall may be too soon. We’ll have to see. Right now, we are focused on enjoying the moment, sharing this time with our family and friends, and just soaking it all in. It feels amazing.
What’s next for Simply Nicole?
I won’t make this blog all about wedding planning, I promise… but I will mention it from time to time because it’s a part of my life and although this blog is a healthy living website, it is still in part a blog based on my life. I’ll probably supplement those days when I post about just wedding stuff with a second post about healthy living, just to keep you all sane.
Talk to Me
- When did you get engaged?
- What does your ring look like?
- What time of hear did you/are you getting married?
- For those of your not engaged: Have you ever imagined what your wedding would be like?
Congrats!!!
The ring is simply stunning.
Thank you, MizFit! Still feels so surreal! <3
Congrats and I wish you nothing but fair winds and following seas
Well, thank you Harold for your kind words
yay! this is so exciting! Congrats! Your ring is absolutely gorgeous! my advice from a newly engaged woman… take some time and enjoy the engagement before deciding on a date! (: congrats again lady!
That’s what everyone keeps telling me. I’ll probably do that
Congratulations!!!! How exciting
I got engaged in April 2012 and we are getting married July 5, 2013 
Aw that’s so sweet! Yes, IDK when the wedding’s going to be. Next fall is too soon
Congrats!!!
Thanks Carly
Congrats!! SO exciting!!
Thanks Linz! So crazy!
congrats girl!
Thanks Lindsay. I’m still in shock haha.
Nicole, I’m SO happy for you! Being engaged is such a fun time; definitely ENJOY it and don’t rush through the planning!
I love your ring! Mine is a round stone with a halo around it and diamonds along the band! I got married in August! It wasn’t as hot as everyone was terrified it would be!
I’m trying not to rush through the planning, but I’m so excited LOL what to do first?
CONGRATS! So exciting!
Thanks amanda! I’m looking forward to whatever is next lol
Congrats!!! I’m so happy for you!! The ring is absolutely beautiful
Thanks Lynda! Next time you see me maybe I’ll be married LOL
I am absolutely thrilled for you and Bryan!! I cannot believe it happened already — smart man, I’m glad you were surprised!!! And I’m so happy you’re really enjoying the moment and trying to take it all in
Keep enjoying this time!! It’s very exciting =) PS — I have a stack of magazines that have your name on them!
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was very surprised. See you soon !
Congratulations, Nicole! So happy to hear that as a frequent follower to your blog. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and a late congrats on your first half marathon!!
Thanks for being a frequent reader, Sarah
Hurray! A big congratulations to you and Bryan!
Please do share lots of details; I’m a sucked for weddings! I cry at them even when I hardly know the participants (I’m no longer allowed to watch any type of wedding reality show on television…)
Thanks Tamara! I’m the same way. I cry watching TV all the time.
too emotional LOL
Yay, fantastic news!! Your ring is beautiful… so excited for you on this new journey. Enjoy the engagement, it’s such a sweet stage of life!
Thanks Laura! I’m really looking forward to it. IDK what to do first! lol
Omg congrats congrats congrats!! Welcome to the engagement club! This is such a magical time! Is your ring Lieberfarb? It looks so similar to mine!
No, I don’t believe so. It’s from Milanj Diamonds in King of Prussia
When I was a little girl I wanted to get married at Magic Kingdom and ride in the pumpkin carriage
ps. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! xoxox
Thanks Kierston!
omg that would be romantic!
Congrats!!!
Enjoy every second of the engagement - don’t sweat the small stuff, it’s a happy time, not time for stress
Congrats again gal - your ring is BEEEYYOOOUUUTTTIIFFFULLL!!!
Heidi, everyone’s been telling me that! It must be right. No time for stress!
Thanks lady
Congrats! What a wonderful time in your life.
Thanks Kelly. I’m looking forward to the holiday season even more now!
CONGRATS!!! So happy for you!
Thanks Tina!! I can’t wait to start planning, but I know I need to just soak it all in for a while.
Congratulations, Nicole! Many well wishes to the both of you
Thanks Jess! We are both very excited to start this new journey