There it is, the ring that started this crazy wedding planning ride...
So by this time, we had been together for over two years, and had taken three Disney vacations. I most look forward to our time in Disney- with family or alone. So we decided to take a road trip to Florida for our vacation last Fall. We'd drive down to Florida from PA, visit fun sites on the way, and stay at Disney for 5 days too. (yay!)
We stayed at the Port Orleans resort, and we LOVED it. It was so romantic, very different than the All-Star resorts and Pop Century, where we had stayed in the past. The huge old magnolia trees, the water view from our room, all of the little hideaway places to sit and talk and relax. It was the best vacation I'd ever had.
Oct 3rd (Ryan's Birthday!) we had dinner reservations at the California Grill. I had called and ordered a birthday cake for Ryan as a surprise. But, before we left for dinner, Ryan wanted to take a walk. Strolling along the Sassagoula River, we stopped at a pier to look at the water. He sat us down on a bench, and started talking about our future, and before I knew it, he was on his knee in front of me. (will I what?!!!) I started to shake and grabbed him. We hugged for a bit as the sweet words he had just said sunk in...and then I said yes!
I always feel weird describing the ring, it's just a piece of jewelry (and a very expensive one), so talking about it makes me shy. Before we made this commitment, I didn't think I wanted a traditional diamond engagement ring, but now I can't imagine having anything else. I know some people want to know "the specs", so here goes:
Most importantly, it's a Canadian diamond, guaranteed fair trade (a living wage paid across the board to all who touched it), the size is one carat, princess cut, set in 3mm Platinum. I really love it, Ryan surprised me with this ring, and he did an amazing job. It really is beautiful, and it makes me feel all warm and giddy whenever I look at it.
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