This Story of How Chris Asked Me To Be His Wife…
One night in July, we had plans to have dinner at our friend's house. I was suppose to bring the salad, so we stopped at the grocery store. Meanwhile Chris gets a call and explains that we’ll have to reschedule dinner because Erica was not feeling well.
We changed our plans to make dinner at Chris’ apartment. After putting the potatoes in the oven and lighting the coals in the grill, Chris asked if I would go with him to take Kevin (our dog) on a walk. I agreed, even though I was a little apprehensive due to leaving the oven on while we were away. We walked across 24th Ave which wasn’t the ‘normal’ walking path but Chris convinced me that Kevin likes to go by the park. I love to see my old elementary school, the park I had spent so much time at when I was younger, and the Cox (my maiden name) Park sign that we have taken so many photos with.
As we got to the corner with the Cox Park sign, Chris said that he thought we should start planning our wedding and I stated that we kind of have already been doing a little planning. Chris said that we should start putting some details in place and this is why… he dug in his pocket, pulled out a beautiful diamond ring and got down on one knee.
I started to freak out (I hate surprises and wasn’t expecting this at all!)
It’s all a little bit of a blur but soon I heard him asking, “Elizabeth Dawn, will you marry me?” I managed to squeak out an “of course I will!”
After some hugs, kisses and calling him a jerk about 5 times, I noticed a man walking towards us with a camera. It was Pastor Bruce from Hope Church who had been taken photos the whole time! It was a very happy, exciting and surreal moment. After posing for a few more photos we headed back to the apartment.
On our way back, Chris told me that he had planned a surprise engagement party at my parents’ house and everyone was waiting. I was so eager to tell everyone the good news, so we turned off the oven and rushed over.
As we drove up to the party, I notice many of our closest friends/families’ cars. It meant so much to us to celebrate this special day with some close loved ones. We walk to the backyard that was decorated in colorful lanterns, pink roses, champagne glasses and even rainbow cupcakes. “Guess what?!?” I yelled to the backyard “We’re ENGAGED!”
Cheers, hugs and champagne toasts followed. It was one of the best days of my life and I can’t thank Chris (and all of his helpers) enough! While talking with friends, I was reminded that I had just caught the bouquet at one of my best friend’s wedding the previous weekend, guess it really does work huh!
Much Love,
Liz
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