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| P: 4/29/2009 12:05:56 PM | |
ab1456 Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 4/30/2009 Member Since: 4/29/2009 |
I have a very non traditional story to tell... I met my to be wife at work in 2001. At the time, we were both married to other people. Over time, we became friends and eventual realized that we were having an 'emotional' affair with one another, yet neither of us truly knew the other's desires. To be honest, I valued her friendship so much that I chickened out of ever telling her how I truly felt...yet my home life was slowly, day by day, killing me. In July of 2007, it all came out when she 'sorta' mentioned her affection/affliction for me. I was shocked. I responded in kind, but was unsure what she ultimately wanted...I knew that I did not want to be 'that' guy who had an affair...unless the ultimate result was the two of us getting married and living happily ever after. So, I told her right out...I was not interested, unless we intend to get divorced from our current spouses, treat them properly given the situation, then date, engage, and ultimately marry. Amazing to me, she agreed wholeheartedly. She wanted the 'whole enchilada' as well, or nothing. And that is exactly what we did. I met her parents in October of 2007. We vacationed with them in Feb of 2008 in Florida. When learning that I would be turning 40 in April of 2007, her Dad suggested a family trip to Vegas to celebrate my milestone...so her Mom and Dad, and two brothers and sisters-in-laws, she and I went to Vegas in the first week of April 2008. We said at the Luxor and celebrated my birthday every night with a different dinner outing. I proposed to her the first night we were there. I had made arrangements with her parents for her and I to dine alone on that first night. I made reservations at 7:00pm for the Eiffel Tower Restaurant at the Paris Casino/Hotel. We had a beautiful table over looking the Bellagio dancing waters. For our meal, we had the Chef's degustion menu and an accompanying flight of wine pairings (always helps to get them drunk - NOT!) The meal was fantastic, and the view was ultra-romantic. Just prior to the dessert course, I made my move...got down on one knee aside her at the table, and opened my heart and soul to her and asked her to marry me. I presented her a 1carat, princess cut, G color, VS1 diamond in a platinum setting that had a flight of four smaller 5 pt princesses channel set on either side. She has long thin fingers (a piano player's hand) and the ring and stone were perfectly proportioned to her hand. Fast forward one year....April 9th, 2009 at 3:00pm, once again at the Luxor...this trip was for the wedding, which occurred in the Chapel at the Luxor. The ceremony was intimate with just her Mom and Dad and my Dad and step Mom, and all of our friends around the world via a live webcast. She gave me my ring...a very similarly styled custom 5mm platinum band with 10 5pt diamonds channel set; and her wedding band had been soldered to her engagement ring. Dinner followed at 7:00, also again at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant...at the same table as a year earlier and a slightly improved degustion menu and wine flight pairings. In all, the proposal, rings, and ceremony had a very nice symmetry. 
-Andy- |
| Posted: 4/29/2009 12:05:56 PM | |
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| P: 4/29/2009 1:57:08 PM | |
Vancity Cut Rock Total Posts: 159 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2009 |
Congratulations on finding your soul mate, Andy... Any wedding pixs you care to share?  You know how we love a good love story 'round these parts *wink* ~Allyson p.s. I'm on my way to Vegas next month, and I may just have to try the Eiffel Tower Restaurant...it sounds divine.... Gratitude |
| Posted: 4/29/2009 1:57:08 PM | |
| P: 4/29/2009 3:24:28 PM | |
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ab1456 Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 4/30/2009 Member Since: 4/29/2009 |
Thanks, You can watch the video (till May 9, 2009) if you are interested -Andy- |
| Posted: 4/29/2009 3:24:28 PM | |
| P: 4/29/2009 3:31:38 PM | |
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ab1456 Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 4/30/2009 Member Since: 4/29/2009 |
Here we are in case you dont want to watch the video -Andy- |
| Posted: 4/29/2009 3:31:38 PM | |
| P: 4/29/2009 3:37:20 PM | |
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Vancity Cut Rock Total Posts: 159 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2009 |
Awww...very sweet....you make a lovely couple, Andy!  (I'm trying to open your video, but I'm getting "Page Cannot Be Displayed"? I'm at work...not sure if that has anything to do with it. Anyone else having a problem??) Gratitude |
| Posted: 4/29/2009 3:37:20 PM | |
| P: 4/29/2009 3:43:11 PM | |
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ab1456 Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 4/30/2009 Member Since: 4/29/2009 |
And a close up cropped pix of the rings -Andy- |
| Posted: 4/29/2009 3:43:11 PM | |
| P: 4/29/2009 3:43:58 PM | |
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ab1456 Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 4/30/2009 Member Since: 4/29/2009 |
Lots of offices prevent the streaming of video...that might be the issue
-Andy- |
| Posted: 4/29/2009 3:43:58 PM | |
| P: 4/29/2009 3:50:43 PM | |
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Vancity Cut Rock Total Posts: 159 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2009 |
*Shakes fist at Big Brother!* I'll look when I get home
Gratitude |
| Posted: 4/29/2009 3:50:43 PM | |
| P: 4/29/2009 3:56:15 PM | |
lliang_chi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,232 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 3/13/2008 |
Great story. I'm glad you guys are happy together
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| Posted: 4/29/2009 3:56:15 PM | |
| P: 4/30/2009 11:50:01 AM | |
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Vancity Cut Rock Total Posts: 159 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2009 |
Hey Andy Tried to watch your wedding vid at home last night - but got a message that said "BAD GATEWAY"? p.s. I love the dress your wife chose for your big day! Gratitude |
| Posted: 4/30/2009 11:50:01 AM | |
| P: 4/30/2009 2:26:02 PM | |
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ab1456 Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 4/30/2009 Member Since: 4/29/2009 |
No clue about the video...not that smart...it just worked for us. As for the dress...thank you. It was actually a dress I chose. I had given it to her as a Valentine's Day present for a cruise that we went on at the end of Feb. She worn it for about 10 minutes before she accidentally stepped on the outer layer and ripped it. When we decided to marry after the cruise, she got it repaired and decided that it was fate that caused her to step on it so that she wouldnt have any pictures of it before the marriage ceremony. She has received many compliments on the dress and that makes me very happy. -Andy- |
| Posted: 4/30/2009 2:26:02 PM | |
| P: 4/30/2009 2:27:38 PM | |
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ab1456 Rough Rock Total Posts: 7 Last Post: 4/30/2009 Member Since: 4/29/2009 |
Here is a full view of the dress -Andy- |
| Posted: 4/30/2009 2:27:38 PM | |
| P: 4/30/2009 5:28:30 PM | |
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Vancity Cut Rock Total Posts: 159 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 3/26/2009 |
Well now...this little tidbit makes your love story all the sweeter! YOU picked out your bride's gown? How awesome is that *Shivers to think what my own fiance may come up with if I allowed him to pick my frock * Your wife looks really lovely, Andy...congratulations again... ~Allyson Gratitude |
| Posted: 4/30/2009 5:28:30 PM | |
| P: 5/4/2009 7:50:20 PM | |
D&T Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,452 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 10/27/2008 |
ahh congratulations!
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| Posted: 5/4/2009 7:50:20 PM | |
| P: 5/5/2009 6:26:07 PM | |
bee* Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,105 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 5/14/2006 |
Congratulations! You make a great couple.
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| Posted: 5/5/2009 6:26:07 PM | |
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