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Cross me off, I'm an engaged woman!

P: 2/7/2006 10:29:43 PM
peonygirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,021 Last Post: 9/21/2009 Member Since: 8/7/2005	It actually happened on Friday afternoon, and I can't believe I'm only posting now! Oh well, blame it on excitment and midterms. :) On Friday afternoon Ian left a message on my cell phone telling me he was heading back to school to do some data analysis for his dissertation but that we should have dinner that night like we had informally planned the previous day. He also said that his lab phone was dead so I shouldn't bother calling, but that he would come over around 5:30 to pick me up. I suspected absolutely nothing at this point because he had told me the night before that the ring wasn't ready yet. When I got home, there was a sign on my door titled "An Engaging Hunt" with the following instructions on it: "Four clues, four keys to summon the spell, Four scrolls I say are hidden well. Four will bind us, man and wife, Four to begin a thrilling life. Four to hold you, four to adore, Four to champion your evermore. THE CHALLENGE Recover the clues and the numbers they hold, Your diamond in carats I believe they unfold. Arrange the digits in a manner most aesthetic, Then hurry! Make haste! Be peripatetic! To the address: http://XXXXXXXXXXXXX go, The password I say, you really should know." My first clue was also posted on the door under the poem. Of course at this point I was completely shocked and giddy with excitement! Although I had picked out the setting, I knew nothing about the center stone except that it was coming from Whiteflash. When I opened the door, my whole apartment was sparkling clean (dishes washed, bed made, clothes put away, papers neatly stacked, etc) and my laptop was set to the url in which I was supposed to type the password. Then, I spent some time finding the four scrolls with the clues on them, which were hidden all over my apartment attached to objects that had been of symbolic significance in our relationship. All of the clues were adorable, clever little poems that alluded to personal quirks, inside jokes, etc. They were actually pretty challenging, and I was briefly worried that I wouldn't be able to figure some out! Each clue also had a number on it, and once I had the four numbers (4, 2, 1, and 3) it was pretty easy to unscramble them into my diamond's carat weight. Although 4.321 is probably just as aesthetic as 1.234, I figured my diamond wasn't going to be that big. So then I typed in the password (got it on my first try!) and up pops a screen filled with peonies (my favorite flower obviously!) that says: "Return to the place Where eyes first met, Where hearts first leapt. There will I be Awaiting my destiny." I practically ran from my apartment toward the place where we first met, which is in the lobby of the grad school dorms about 3 mins away from where I now live. He wasn't there though, so I ran up 7 flights of stairs to his apartment. . . not there either. I ran down the stairs, confused, and was about to walk to the restaurant where we went on our first date when I spied him in the lobby. He was all dressed up and got down on one knee and asked me to marry him! it was so magical, I was just glowing and jumping up and down. Turns out ever since he saw me type in the password (he was monitoring the url remotely) he had been hiding out in the elevator, trying to recreate the moment in which he first stepped out and we met for the first time. I guess I had foiled that plan though! Either way it was absolutely perfect and I was thrilled. Later in the evening we went to a fancy restaurant that I had been wanting to go to and we called our parents who were also thrilled.
Posted: 2/7/2006 10:29:43 PM

There are 52 replies to this message. There are 30 replies on this page.

P: 2/7/2006 10:34:10 PM
peonygirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,021 Last Post: 9/21/2009 Member Since: 8/7/2005	The ring is absolutely gorgeous, which makes me sooo glad that I found Pricescope to guide us through the diamond-buying process. People keep commenting on how much it sparkles and how "clear" it looks. It's a 1.234 carat (obviously) SI, G, ACA from Whiteflash, and the band is a 3/4 eternity shared-prong setting in platinum from Signed Pieces. I think the stones are about 3 points each, and the band is 2.2mm which is just perfect and way more delicate than I thought it would be. It's very similar to both AmberGretchen and Matadora's rings, which were inspired by a lot of other rings on here, especially Mara's. But while it may be a prototypically-Pricescope ring, so many people have commented on how unique it is, which makes me happy. I don't have the link to the exact stone on WF, but I think Ian does and when he gets back from school I'll ask him for it. I'm just so happy we got an SI because I still haven't been able to find any inclusions in the stone at all, even with the plots drawn out for us and the loupe WF gave us. I will also try to post more pics of the ring. These two were taken at night in my kitchen, so I'm sure better ones are to come. :) Edited to add a big THANK YOU to everyone who answered my million-and-one ring questions over the last few months! I asked a ton of a stuff (a lot of it extremely repetitive!) and everyone was so helpful and patient. Thanks you for helping make my dream ring a reality!
Posted: 2/7/2006 10:34:10 PM

P: 2/7/2006 10:40:45 PM
ame Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,452 Last Post: 2/7/2006 Member Since: 7/7/2004	BEAUTIFUL! Congrats!
Posted: 2/7/2006 10:40:45 PM

P: 2/7/2006 10:41:35 PM
AmandaPanda Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,268 Last Post: 11/11/2008 Member Since: 12/23/2004	Congratulations! Your ring is beautiful and the story is fabulous.
Posted: 2/7/2006 10:41:35 PM

P: 2/7/2006 10:46:23 PM
WTNLVR Ideal Rock Total Posts: 623 Last Post: 1/9/2009 Member Since: 1/30/2005	Wow!I just read that to hubby and we were both totally impressed!! So romantic and clever. Congrats, love the ring. Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles- it empties today of its strength.
Posted: 2/7/2006 10:46:23 PM

P: 2/7/2006 10:47:30 PM
anchor31 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,354 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 10/18/2005	Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you! The proposal is so sweet and fun and your ring is gorgeous!! Best wishes to you and your FIANCÉ!!! ******** R & J 08-02-08 Expecting baby on 12-30-09
Posted: 2/7/2006 10:47:30 PM

P: 2/7/2006 10:51:18 PM
Sunmoon Rough Rock Total Posts: 44 Last Post: 10/4/2006 Member Since: 6/23/2005	YAY!! Congratulations!
Posted: 2/7/2006 10:51:18 PM

P: 2/7/2006 10:56:56 PM
onedrop Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,575 Last Post: 5/16/2009 Member Since: 8/24/2006	Congratulations! I love your ring. And the proposal was very well thought out. "Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." ~ Satchel Paige
Posted: 2/7/2006 10:56:56 PM

P: 2/7/2006 11:13:07 PM
Rhapsody Cut Rock Total Posts: 359 Last Post: 11/13/2009 Member Since: 9/23/2005	congratulations! Your fiance sounds so sweet, what a wonderful proposal. And of course a gorgeous ring!
Posted: 2/7/2006 11:13:07 PM

P: 2/7/2006 11:22:50 PM
XChick03 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,002 Last Post: 10/4/2006 Member Since: 1/29/2006	Awesome proposal! Very unique and the ring is gorgeous! Congrats!
Posted: 2/7/2006 11:22:50 PM

P: 2/7/2006 11:35:33 PM
Matatora Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,230 Last Post: 7/26/2006 Member Since: 3/6/2005	It is lovely PG! I have drooled over that ring since before I found PS...I hope you love it, it is a stunner. -Matatora Courage is the price that life extracts for granting peace Most of the change we think we see in life is due to truths being in and out of favor.
Posted: 2/7/2006 11:35:33 PM

P: 2/8/2006 12:04:51 AM
peonygirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,021 Last Post: 9/21/2009 Member Since: 8/7/2005	I just got the link to the diamond from Ian: http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_details.aspx?idno=2167532#.
Posted: 2/8/2006 12:04:51 AM

P: 2/8/2006 12:10:24 AM
researcher Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,440 Last Post: 5/26/2008 Member Since: 4/27/2004	What a SWEETHEART!!! Your proposal story is spectacular, and I LOVE your ring! Congrats!!!
Posted: 2/8/2006 12:10:24 AM

P: 2/8/2006 12:34:35 AM
Blue824 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,614 Last Post: 10/28/2009 Member Since: 12/15/2004	Love how he planned out the proposal! How great! And your ring is beautiful! Congratulations!!!
Posted: 2/8/2006 12:34:35 AM

P: 2/8/2006 12:54:49 AM
peonygirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,021 Last Post: 9/21/2009 Member Since: 8/7/2005	Awww, everyone's comments on here are so sweet!! Can you believe he got the diamond with that proposal in mind?! And I thought I was the planner in the relationship.
Posted: 2/8/2006 12:54:49 AM

P: 2/8/2006 12:58:50 AM
decodelighted Ideal Rock Total Posts: 8,625 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2005	CONGRATS!!!! I love the story & the pix. (And feel a universal P-scope sigh of relief that you find the 2.2 mm delicate enough & perfect, as many advised repeatedly ) THE RING IS GORGEOUS and looks right at home on your hand.
Posted: 2/8/2006 12:58:50 AM

P: 2/8/2006 1:09:16 AM
aphisiglovessae Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,140 Last Post: 6/26/2007 Member Since: 4/15/2005	OK, now I'm crying. That had to be the sweetest proposal I've heard in a LONG time.. Congrats!
Posted: 2/8/2006 1:09:16 AM

P: 2/8/2006 1:11:43 AM
AChiOAlumna Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,678 Last Post: 2/24/2007 Member Since: 3/11/2005	Your fiancé is so original and romantic!!!! What a story to tell family and friends!!! And the ring is gorgeous!! Congrats!!
Posted: 2/8/2006 1:11:43 AM

P: 2/8/2006 1:24:37 AM
peonygirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,021 Last Post: 9/21/2009 Member Since: 8/7/2005	decodelighted, I feel so silly for stressing about that so much! I think I was totally thrown off by a 1.7mm ring I have, but ultimately I love that my e-ring is a little more substantial while still being very feminine and delicate! I think a thinner band just wouldn't be as sparkly and brilliant.
Posted: 2/8/2006 1:24:37 AM

P: 2/8/2006 1:28:29 AM
sunkist Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,719 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2005	Awww! That's such a sweet proposal Congratulations on being engaged to such a sweetie!!!! Beautiful ring too!
Posted: 2/8/2006 1:28:29 AM

P: 2/8/2006 1:33:09 AM
Misato-san Rough Rock Total Posts: 43 Last Post: 8/22/2006 Member Since: 4/28/2005	woah, i love the proposal story! so sweet and creative! The ring is gorgeous!! Congrats!!!
Posted: 2/8/2006 1:33:09 AM

P: 2/8/2006 1:51:33 AM
Tacori E-ring Ideal Rock Total Posts: 16,086 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 8/15/2005	Congratulations! Beautiful ring and such a sweet proposal!
Posted: 2/8/2006 1:51:33 AM

P: 2/8/2006 2:24:01 AM
blodthecat Ideal Rock Total Posts: 788 Last Post: 7/30/2006 Member Since: 10/17/2005	What a lovely story...and I lovethe ring! Congratulations! blod
Posted: 2/8/2006 2:24:01 AM

P: 2/8/2006 3:29:57 AM
flopkins Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,025 Last Post: 1/20/2009 Member Since: 11/15/2004	congrats!!!! welcome to the brides board...
Posted: 2/8/2006 3:29:57 AM

P: 2/8/2006 8:42:16 AM
Cailet Cut Rock Total Posts: 419 Last Post: 4/16/2007 Member Since: 11/16/2005	Congrats!! That is the sweetest - and most clever! - proposal story!! Your ring is beautfiul - so glad you guys had an amazing night!!
Posted: 2/8/2006 8:42:16 AM

P: 2/8/2006 8:46:48 AM
appletini Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,555 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 11/29/2004	Congratulations! Your ring is stunning and beautiful and I love the scavenger hunt proposal!
Posted: 2/8/2006 8:46:48 AM

P: 2/8/2006 10:27:48 AM
Caribou Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,226 Last Post: 4/26/2006 Member Since: 10/19/2005	Congratulations!!!!! Your ring is beautiful!!!!
Posted: 2/8/2006 10:27:48 AM

P: 2/8/2006 10:32:18 AM
Virginia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 999 Last Post: 7/14/2006 Member Since: 6/8/2005	Wow, what a sweet proposal! Congratulations! The ring is beautiful!! All that worry for nothing! I am so happy for you that it worked out to perfection!
Posted: 2/8/2006 10:32:18 AM

P: 2/8/2006 10:53:22 AM
albicocca Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,152 Last Post: 3/3/2008 Member Since: 10/11/2005	Congratulations!!!! That is such a great story and your ring is GORGEOUS! More pics please?
Posted: 2/8/2006 10:53:22 AM

P: 2/8/2006 11:13:41 AM
AmberWaves Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,418 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 10/19/2005	PeonyGirl!! I am so happy for you, and it's just a beautiful ring, and a gorgeous stone!! He's very creative, and sounds so sweet. Care to share him, so he can give my boyfriend some tips? Congrats!! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * If you were an ocean, I'd learn how to float.
Posted: 2/8/2006 11:13:41 AM

P: 2/8/2006 11:13:53 AM
kalispera Ideal Rock Total Posts: 735 Last Post: 7/16/2007 Member Since: 3/23/2005	Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you. I hope that you get a chance to post more pics... we are all waiting somewhat (im)patiently! _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Posted: 2/8/2006 11:13:53 AM

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