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I'm Commin Out...I want the world to know :)

gtsgirl Posted:

I'm Commin Out...I want the world to know :)

After lurking on this board everyday for the last year and being with you guys without posting..I can finally say I'M ENGAGED..lol..it happend on Friday, Aug 20th...it was the most magical day of my life..Gary and I met at the Oyster Fest in October 2002 and it was def love at first sight...I walked into Canteberrys and i saw him from across the room and my heart just like skipped 50 beats...thats another funny story but i'll save it for another time...from the moment we met we knew..we havent been a part since...but anyway..back to the engagement...i was so shocked...I get home from work and gary wasent home yet, (or so I thought) and we were supposed to have dinner with my dad but gary said he had to go to the printers so i get the mail and go inside and its all dark and there were all these candles lit and our song 'the promise' was blasting on the radio..so i was like what the hell is he trying to light the cats on fire or something..lol..so i creep into our room and he's on the bed crying and i started crying...I felt like the breath had left my body..all the candles were lit and he starts reading me this poem:

You'll never know
how much
your smile lights up the room
or your laughter fills my soul,

You'll never know
how much it means to me
when you do or say something
thoughtful and totally unexpected —

You'll never know
how much pride I hold in my heart
for the person you are and the things you do —
for your strength and your gentleness,
your courage and your determination,
your accomplishments and your dreams.

You'll never know
how much I need you by my side —
in the best of times and the worst of times
and all the times in between.

You'll never know
How I dream of you as my wife
Growing old with you
Sitting on our porch 50 years from now

You'll never know
How much I love you

then he gets down on one knee and says Stacey Ann C will you marry me..he was crying so hard and i was too the words wernt coming out too well...so i was like yes yes...so 5 more minutes of crying andf then we start jumping around the apartment like lunitics..so i say are we still meeting my dad for dinner he's like yeah we will just go over and show him the ring..so we get to Canteberrys (where we met) and all his family and all my family and my friends were there suprising me...it was classic...so now the fun begins..sorry this post is so long..i'm so excited...I want to give a special shout out to DIVABRIDE....she was the first person on here I had contact with and she helped me out tremendously..thank you Diva..its time to dance :) oh and i have a lot of time on my hands so if anyone needs anything researched on the internet let me know. Stacey
Jan05Bride Posted:

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What a Beautiful Story. Congratulations and much luck planning your special day!
divabride Posted:

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Girl, its about time you joined us!! Im so glad your one of us now!! As always, Im here if you need my help!!
Boop2704 Posted:

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Congratulations!!
What a beautiful engagement story!!
nicknmb Posted:

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Congrats and best of luck to you!

Jax430 Posted:

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Aww..what a beautiful story! Congrats to you and your FH!!
gtsgirl Posted:

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Thank you guys..your the best..hehehe...Diva, i have an apt with Hamlet on Wed..do you have a list of questions you asked..i'm meeting with denise or something like that...sheesh..i cant beleieve this is happening :)

FLaCaTaCa Posted:

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Thats great!!!!!! Congrats!!!
julz33 Posted:

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Awwwww

Congratulations
Jan05Bride Posted:

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FACILITY QUESTIONS

NAME OF FACILITY: __________________________________________________

BANQUET MANAGER: __________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________ PHONE: ___________________

EMAIL: ______________________ WEBSITE: ___________________



Check List:
1. Room Dimensions
2. Max # of people room holds

3. Tables – round, oval, square, rectangle, octagonal (round tables are easier for people to speak with each other, but most places offer rectangle…)
4. # of persons per table
5. How many affairs at a time
6. Wait staff per table
7. Recommended Gratuity – above and beyond the included tax & tip
8. Valet Parking – included?
9. Vendor Dinner Price – ½ price of guests or set amount?
10. Do Vendors need insurance?
11. Bridal Suite – size, look

12. Bathrooms – how do they look? Where are they located (near reception room?)
13. Renovations Planned? – expected date of start/finish
14. Photo’s of facility in different seasons
15. Menu Options – packages, # of courses, additions, substitutions
16. Wedding Cake – included?
17. Flowers – included? For cocktail hour or reception?
18. Place Cards / Direction Cards – provided?
19. Installments/Payment Plans – do you send courtesy reminder?
20. Is there an affair before ours – time?

21. Type of Payments requires / schedule of payments - Cash, Credit Card, Check
22. Meeting the Maitre’d and Chef
23. Once we choose, discount or free dinner for us and parents
24. Any Tasting Events or Showcases before we book
25. Cake Cutting Service Charge?

26. Smoking room - available? Where is the outside compared to where reception is? You don’t want all your guests hanging outside all night if it’s far away
27. Recommendations / Advice from Event Planner
gtsgirl Posted:

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You know whats so funny...since i do read the boards everyday i feel like i know you guys...Julz its so awesome that you and your fiance have been together since 10th grade and you make such an awesome couple..All of you ladies (and gents) are so helpful...i'm babbling but i'm just so excited to finally post and start my planning..sorry if i sound like a dork hahahaha

MrsBtoBe2005 Posted:

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Congratulations! That was such a beautiful engagement story. Happy Planning!
BCTM33 Posted:

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Congratulations!
JimmysBride Posted:

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Congratulations on your engagement and WELCOME to the boards!!
divabride Posted:

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Posted by gtsgirl

Thank you guys..your the best..hehehe...Diva, i have an apt with Hamlet on Wed..do you have a list of questions you asked..i'm meeting with denise or something like that...sheesh..i cant beleieve this is happening :)



Im so glad you asked I have a website that has a whole bunch of questionnaires. Good luck!!

www.freewebs.com/bridaldiva
Bebalina Posted:

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WOW! Thats a lovely proposal!! Congrats!!!!! and Welcome Aboard!
patti08 Posted:

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Congrats!!! Such a beautiful proposal. I hope you guys are always as happy as you were that day.

gina674 Posted:

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Congratulations!!!! I am soo happy for you!! My FI proposed at home to and I think I cried for a half hour!!!!! Lot's of Luck & Love!!!!
FeliciaDA Posted:

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what a great story!!

CONGRATS on your engagment and welcome to LIWs!!

You'll Love it here and everyone is happy to help .. so if you need anything, we're here for ya

Good Luck & Congrats Again!!

Rainmama Posted:

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OMG! What a great guy you have!
Congrats!

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