Thank you so much to everyone who shared kind words and well wishes on our recent engagement. We read each and every message, and they have really warmed our hearts. Some of them were from longtime readers, with whom I’ve been fortunate to share snippets of fashion and life through this blog over the years. Several of you have asked about the proposal, so I figured I’d share on here…
We recently purchased our first condo and are doing renovations before moving in, which means the weekend started off like any other these days: with a visit to our BFFs at Home Depot. We grabbed a few bags of soil and picked out some pieces for the bathroom…riveting stuff…(Nick claims he used his better judgment at this point and resisted popping the question in the plumbing aisle). Back at our place, we were getting ready to work so I started to change into my manual labor “scrubs.” Nick asked if I wanted to keep my normal outfit on, which should’ve been my first clue something was up. He’s usually a strong advocate for practicality, so I’m thinking…are you nuts? I’m going to be hauling tile and shoveling cow manure!
I ignored this strange advice and proceeded to put on my dirty clothes and ratty sneakers. After just a few loaded trips up and down the stairs, I was panting like a dog and desperately needed to cool off on the roof. My tomatoes needed re-potting, so I decided to busy myself with that (yes, that is now my idea of fun…I’ve fast-forwarded straight to senior citizenship).
Soon after, Nick came bounding onto the roof deck with multiple cameras swinging from his neck (should’ve been my second clue). I figured the boy just liked to take scenic photos, so I went on super-focused on my plants. He appeared to aimlessly wander around the roof for a while before popping up from behind me with a bunch of seed packets in his hands. “Why don’t you plant these seeds?” I glanced disinterestedly and was like, cucumbers? It’s not the season yet!
He kept on awkwardly pushing them toward me saying I should plant them, which only made me more thoroughly confused, as seen above.
It took a while for me to realize a “special” packet was wedged between the cucumber seeds…
After seeing the back of the packet, it finally started to come together. I don’t remember a word said after that except he was down on one knee, and I was vigorously nodding. And it wasn’t until the ring was on that I noticed the multiple cameras from before set up like spycams.
I met Nick while we were freshmen in college, but even then it wasn’t hard for me to see his patience, creativity, and huge heart – qualities that I knew I’d be lucky to have someday in a husband and the father of my children. I’m the happiest girl to be starting the next chapter of life with my biggest supporter and best friend.
Love the story! Love the photos! The one with you looking at the packets like, "Are you kidding me?" is hilarious. Thank you so much for sharing. Wishing you and Nick a life filled with love, happiness and laughter!
Congratulations jenn !! such a sweet proposal.
All the best for this new chapter in your life
xo
Oh my goodness! What a sweet proposal! Congratulations to both of you! 🙂
Such a beautiful story! Best of luck to you and your fiance! xo
Best,
Brittany Ritcher
http://www.Soultiply.com
what a lovely story! Congrats!! Wishing you all the best <3
xx
http://www.evesbreeze.blogspot.com
So stinking cute! So beyond excited for you guys. Also, really love the new design, looks so fresh!
Congratulations, Jean! I hv been following your blog for years and this is my first comment. I feel so happy for you. Its a very sweet proposal. Wish you and Nick start a new sweet chapter and grow old together! 🙂
Reader from Hong Kong
Awww…. Jean, the phrase of 'growing old together' actually means way better than 'u r my angel, my true love or my sweet heart etc'.
By saying growing old together, it really shows how serious he is in the relationship, and that he is ready and all prepared to face any hardship together with u in the future.
I can't wait to see you in your wedding gown. U will definitely be the prettiest bride ever. 🙂
Once again, Congratulations!
Such a cute and beautiful proposal! As a long-time reader/lurker, I just want say congratulations and i wish you two will be forever happy together! BTW, I laughed out loud at the cucumber part of your proposal story.
Congratulations!!!!!! That proposal is just so sweet and beautiful! Praying for you both as you enter this new chapter in your lives!!! Wishing you all the very best! God bless
~Mei Ai
Congratulations Jean, wish you both all the best <3
Such a sweet story! And your expression in the second photo is hilarious. It's like the very definition of "WTF" haha. Poor Nick!
Congratulations again! 🙂
Celine (another old timer reader)
Congratulations! And what a sweet proposal. What's great is you have that story to tell FOREVER. I've been reading your post for a few months and LOVE your style! I'm a short little thing too, 5'0" tall so I'm always thrilled to find SMALL bloggers! I'm planning to launch in December and can't wait to follow in your footsteps. 🙂 Congrats again!
Best Wishes from North Carolina,
Jen Grano
Congrats Jean! *Longtime lurker here* Love the proposal story, esp your face while looking at the "seeds"! Beautiful, brought a tear to my eyes. Wishing you and Nick a lifetime of happiness!
Hi Jean,
I am a long time but quiet follower. And kind of a "senior citizen" (married for more than 10 years, two kids, enjoy gardening). But I'm so happy for you two. All the best from 10,000 miles away.
Congratulations! I am very happy for you two. May you grow old happily together.
Amazing, Congratulation!.. all the way from London. Cant wait to read your wedding fashion blog.
I know I'm so new and you don't know me but I've been following your blog for a while because it's amazing and you're amazing! I had to say congratulations from the UK here! So happy for you, you deserve it. I can't wait for the wedding posts!!
jean! long time reader/lurker as well and wanted to say congrats!! this is one of the cutest proposal stories!!
That is a really cute proposal story! I like the title of this post! I think it's a better title, than say, "He Went to Jared!". 🙂
Cheresa @ http://www.misshotcouture.blogspot.com
So happy for you and Nick. Congrats!!! Wishing you both the best.
-Reader in San Francisco Bay Area
So romantic! Congratulations and best wishes!
Congratulations to you both! My favorite blogger is engaged, yippi!!!
Same here!
Congrats……so sweet and cute proposal……thank for sharing…please share your wedding dress with us too 🙂
Congrats!
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Congrats! You are the cutest couple! And I love that you included the photo with your snark face, LOL! Too endearing!!!! Congrats! Please tell us all about wedding planning. I love that kind of stuff. Oh, and kudos to Nick for a very sweet and cute proposal seed packet :).
That is so sweet! Congrats and God Bless your relationship. I'm so happy for you and keep doing what you're doing. You both are really great!
Jean, congratulations again and thank you for sharing such a beautiful, tender proposal story, better yet Nick's creative way of documenting it! May your life be full of blessings each and everyday of your life together.
Regards,
http://www.graciellabredehoeft.etsy.com
Congratulations!
Dear Jean, I am one of your long reader but too shy to leave something… not to this post … this is such a sweet , thoughtful and romantic proposal. It brought tears to my eyes… Big congrats to both of you ! ~ Saring
Must be one of my all time favorite proposals, so thoughtful and sweet. I'm so happy for you both.
Congrats!! 🙂
Congratulations, Jean and Nick! Such a charming story and thank you for sharing it. :o)
Your long-time reader
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations Jean! Reading your post reminded me how my fiance proposed to me too, in the most unconventional manner and I must have had the same look when you were trying to get something done. Best wishes to you!
I cried.
Such an original proposal.
The message on that seed package really got me.
I wish you both a lifetime of happiness. <3
So sweet! Congratulations, Jean!!
Congratulations! This is so awesome. What a moving and funny proposal story, too! — Jen
what a thoughtful proposal and how great that he caught it all on camera! congrats to you both!
Congratulations, Jean & Nick! You two make a sweet couple. Wishing you much love and happiness! Thank you for sharing your wonderful proposal story with us. I love your facial expression in the second photo, Jean 🙂
Congratulations!..this is such a cute story
That's definitely a creative proposal thought out by Nick. Congratulations to the both of you again!
Many, many congratulations! I've been reading your blog for a long time and I've always thought that from afar your relationship seems playful, respectful, lovely and sweet. I love being married – best wishes on a lifetime journey together!!
Congrats! I have been reading your blog for a while now 🙂
Conrats! And I love the new site!
Congratulations! So sweet, would love to read Nick's account of the proposal, if he could do a guest post:)
I am also a lurker, but just had to surface to say Congratulations! The proposal was so sweet! It made me tear up. Thank you for sharing! Wish you and Nick all the best and happiness!
Congratulations! Found your blog a few months ago and have been inspired by your creativity and style–thank you for sharing it with all of us! Best wishes to you and Nick, you are such a beautiful couple, I look forward to reading about your wedding plans and travel!
I've been a long time silent reader. But this is huge news so I want to stop by and say big congratulations to you and Nick! Best wishes for the next chapter of your life! : ). Congrats, again, Jean and Nick!!
another reader delurking to say congratulations! what a lovely, sweet, and funny proposal story! 🙂