Judging by the overwhelming positive response to yesterday's thread, with lots of us newbies about, let's repeat another one that has been done before. I know I always love reading these threads....feel free to enclose any pics.
Me: Deb/Debbie, 27 (Birthday in one week) He: Ken (NOT Kenny), 30 Me: I work in music He: Works in investment banking/finance Met: when he swooned at a blood drive and I gave him my cookie. We both thought Hmmm but never did anything. Then years later set up on blind date and sparks FLEW. Ring: Love it! Central emerald cut with one ct baguettes on each side. Proposal: Helicopter charter around city -- he had left signs that we flew over. Romantic Wedding: NYC/Sept 2005 Honeymoon: Seychelles Dress: Monique Lhullier. In avatar. Love it too. Come on girls...let's get to know each other.
DebMaher
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So, even though we are moving on to new QOTD's -- I would like to propose that we bump this and keep it going -- I think it is a great thread to keep floating so everyone can learn about everyone else. So a special Deb plea....if you have not signed in to this post, please do, and if you are a lurker, consider this your invite to join in!
So DM - maybe u should edit the title???
JMO
DONE!
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Posted by DebMaher
Posted by LadyPrincess
Posted by DebMaher
So, even though we are moving on to new QOTD's -- I would like to propose that we bump this and keep it going -- I think it is a great thread to keep floating so everyone can learn about everyone else. So a special Deb plea....if you have not signed in to this post, please do, and if you are a lurker, consider this your invite to join in!
So DM - maybe u should edit the title???
JMO
DONE!
You truly ROCK !!!!
o17range
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Sorry for the delay in my response, this IS a fun topic!
Me: Emily (25, 8/23) FH: Aaron (27, 6/3 so he'll turn 28 exactly one week before we get married) Me: Sales for a sports team FH: Athletic Trainer Met: on a blind date set up by a former client of mine who was a former co-worker of him.
Proposal: 7/19 in a teeny tiny village in southern France (we were following the Tour de France, hence my pict of Lance). Since we were biking every day and wearing cycling gloves I couldn't really wear my ring except at night, and even then it was WAY too big!
Wedding: Ceremony, Old First Church in Huntington, The Woodlands in Syosset 6/10/05
Honeymoon: He's planned all of our trips together, so I'm leaving that up to him.
Ring: Same as some of the others--4 pronged brilliant cut diamond with a platinum setting.
Dress: Paula Varsalona--absolutely cannot find a picture of it!
me: Christine(34- 35 the day after Christmas) him: Graham(36) me: School counselor at a middle school and intern Marriage and Family therapist him: Marketing manager for areospace tech firm Met: On Match.com Proposal: On the beach, at sunset at my family's timeshare in Puerto Vallarta- so romantic Ring: round center stone in antique setting with baquettes and pave diamonds on the side-He got me exactly what I wanted and didn't even ask Wedding: Merchant Marine Academy Honeymoon:Sandals Whitehouse, Jamaica Dress: Maggie Sottero Paulette
Me: Jessica/Jess, 21 He: Carmine, 22 (bday this Saturday) Me: Human Resources/Office Manager for www.fragrancenet.com He: buyer for www.fragrancenet.com Met: at NCC (Nassau Community COllege). I was a dumbblonde whom locked her keys in the car and he came and rescued me! Ring: GORGEOUS! (the pic doesnt do it justcie) Princess center cut with a princess stone on each side and then baguettes on each side of that Proposal: romantic dinner for two with two dozen flowers and candles, and petals leading me to the ring . Wedding: Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point. Saturday September 17th 2005 Honeymoon: thinking about aruba Dress: marys bridal. gorgeous! after i bought it my mom was in the supermarket and bought modern bride that month because there was my dress, on the FRONT COVER!!!!
me: Christian, 29 him: Frank, 29 me: Defense Consultant him: Naval Officer/Pilot met: through a friend when i was also in the Navy as an officer. she was going to eat with him (they worked together-i was at another station in DC) and invited me to go along. a week later he asked me out and the rest is history as they say. proposal: we knew we were going to marry but he wanted to surprise me so he took me to a movie, and stuck it in the popcorn. i was shocked! ring: princess solitaire. wedding: USMMA, he's a '97 grad mini-moon: niagra falls! honeymoon: sometime afterward, when the dust settles, Argentina dress: Amsale
thank you Deb...now I just need the skinny arms to go with it! already starting the push-up regime!!
May052805
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I might as well join in the fun
Me-Emily 31 Him John-34 me-Human Resources him-medical equiptment sales met-Club med in Mexico proposal Ice skating rink Rock Center NYC (11/03) Ring Solitaire with baguettes Wedding-Giorgios Honeymoon Maui, Kaui, Oahu Dress-Maggie Sottero Grace
Me: Deirdre age 31, 32 at wedding He: Neil, same age Me: college professor, finishing my doctorate Him: financial advisor Met: waiting for takeout at Argentine restaurant in Jackson Heights, NY Proposed: in his apartment with a wonderful poem. Ring: gorgeous center emerald cut with trapezoids (sp?) on the side Wedding: Our Lady of Victory, Floral Park Reception: Westbury Manor Date: December 3, 2005 Dress: most likely Marisa bridals (forgot the number) please pardon the weird pose the model is doing in the photo
Me: Lisa, 28 He: James, 30 Me: Fifth grade teacher Him: Technical Director for MSNBC Met: At a bar right outside Hofstra, I picked him up Proposed: In the middle of Central Park. He got down on one knee in the mud Ring: platinum, round cut with two smaller round stines and bagettes on each side Wedding: Inn at East Wind Reception: Same Date: July 23, 2005 Dress: Maggie Sottero, Melanie
Pic one proposal Pic two dress Pic three BM dress Pic four ring
Me: Ileana, 29 He: Stephen, 23 Me: Work for ConEd He: Works for NYC Housing Authority Met: we both worked at the same retail location. We were talking about younger men in realtionships and he asked him to give him a chance and I did. Ring: Simple yet elegant. Very me. Center 1 carat round with 10 channel set round side stones. Proposal: Gave the ring to our daughter and she says ' Daddy wants to marry you.' I cried forever. Wedding: Astoria, NY/ July 2005 Honeymoon: Carribean cruise Dress: Demetrios. Don't know which one yet.
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I am a lurker and sometimes poster..but couldn't resist when I saw that someone else got engaged while road biking..hehehe.
Me: Beth (27), finishing up Master's Degree in Education- currently student teaching (not good for the wedding budget) :)
He: Dale (34), FDNY
Met: Went out 6 years ago on a few dates but then I moved to England- at that time he was working at a local establishment I frequented. Reconnected 3 years later on a random night...
Proposal: Took our road bikes out around sunset near the water.
WEdding ceremony: Local Church in town, Fox Hollow 4/30/05
Honeymoon- ??
Dress: having made based on design by Erisa Katsura...am interested to see how it comes out.
LIBrideinBWI
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Me: Amy, 31, full time college student AND nutslinger at 30,000 feet.
FI: Tony, 23, ramp supervisor at the airline we work for.
Met: He was flying to Dallas for some kind of company meeting and I was working his flight. He was too shy to ask for my number (he knew I was older and he THOUGHT I knew how young he was)so my coworker chased him down and forced his phone number out of him.
Proposal: He did what would mean the most to me- he proposed in front of my parents. My parents are the most wonderful people in the world and I can only hope that we are still as in love as they are after 35 years of marriage.
Ring:platinum, 1.5 carat brilliant cut w/baguettes it looks GAWJUS on my man hands! Date:10/08/05 Ceremony: St Mary's Church in East Islip Reception: Hyatt Wind Watch
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It really is so nice getting to know all of you!!!
morales & LIBride: Not to hijack the post, but it's nice to see some other ladies whose men are significantly younger (I'm 30, he's 23). (If there are others I've overlooked, I apologize in advance.)
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Me: Angelica 32 He: Jeffrey 38 Me: Human Resources/Labor Relations He: HS Coach Met: His cousin married my brother and we met at their wedding. Ring: That matches my earings he bought for Christmas. A princess cut solitaire. Proposal: At my brother and sister in laws housewarming party. (we met at their wedding) He proposed in front of his and my entire family. Wedding: The Swan Club Honeymoon: Spain? Dress: Demetrios below of course in white.
Me- Casandra 23 Him- Chris 27 Met- Through an ex of mine proposal- At my job while I was working I have never had a better day at work before or after. Ring- Saphire (oval?) with 3 small diamonds on each side Dress- working on it Ceremony- OLQM Reception- Townhouse Honeymoon- ?????????
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Me: Karen 24 He: Stephen 27 Me: High School English teacher He: Law Student Met: went to HS together...officially 'met' at my college when he was visiting his friend. Ring: Love it! Princess cut diamond with round channel set diamonds down the side Proposal: Bow bridge in central park!!! Wedding: Watermill: August 20th Honeymoon: Hawaii Dress: Paloma Blanca
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Me: Linda, 24 He: Matt, 28 Me: Human Resources & Payroll He: Information Technology Met: set up by a friend. Had the best first date! funny story: About after a month of dating, FH told me he loved me, to which I replied, 'Are you sure? Maybe you're just confused'. Ring: A round solitare with a princess cut setting. The boy picked good! It's exactly what I wanted. Proposal: Disney. After the fireworks display, he took me to the fountain behind the castle. He had brought pennies for us to make a wish. When I opened my eyes, he told me he had wished I'd be his forever. Then, he got down on his knee and popped the question. Wedding: Timberpoint Country Club, June 12th Honeymoon: undecided at the moment Dress: Moonlight
