The Wait is Over: We’re Officially Engaged!

I can’t believe I can now officially say that I’m the future Mrs. Smith.

To some that may not seem like such a big deal. And I understand that. Not everyone is destined for an engagement or marriage. Not everyone wants to tie themselves to another person. And that’s their right. But we, however, believe in marriage and what it symbolizes. We can’t wait until the day we finally say “I do”.

Yesterday started like any other Monday for us. We went grocery shopping like always. We stopped at several of the outlet stores and Kohls, looking for a new coat for my fiancé’s son and a dress shirt for my son for picture day. During that outing we waited to hear from a possible wedding location. Unfortunately, the place we were interested in was completely booked out. And I was understandably disappointed. I really REALLY wanted to hold our wedding near a lake.

Once we got over our initial disappointment, we hopped on Google and looked for other locations nearby and we found one. The Lake House at Ferry Point.

Though we didn’t expect it to go our way, we stopped by anyway to see if they had an opening and what the cost would be. I, however, stayed in the car, waiting for my fiancé. He texted me and said I should come in and check out the fireplace.

As soon as I laid eyes on it I was able to visualize sitting near it with my future niece.

I could see our two girls in front it.

I could see my fiancé and I standing in front of it, smiles on our faces, a sparkle in our eyes, dressed in our wedding attire.

I had no idea at that point what was to come.

Next we took a tour of the house and I fell in love even more. Each room reminded me of our time at the York Harbor Inn. It had that same cozy feeling that I loved. And as I looked around, I knew that we were right where we supposed to be. But I didn’t want to get disappointed because of costs or because it was booked. 

Luckily, neither of my fears was a problem. With some creative figuring we are able to afford the ceremony fee, as well as lodging fees. My future husband had even told me that he was willing to sell his motorcycle to give me the wedding I wanted and deserved. I, of course, cried when he said that because I know he loves that bike and was hoping to spend some time with me on it this coming summer. 

I can’t believe I’m going to have the wedding of my dreams. It’s not going to be expensive, but that’s okay. I’m not that kind of girl. I’m simple. I never wanted a church wedding. I don’t really like them at all and they aren’t a reflection of who I am or who my fiancé is either. We are actually very down-to-Earth people. We don’t need a lot in life to be happy. And we both love the outdoors, so this location is perfect for him and me. As long as the weather cooperates, we will be getting married in a gazebo along the lake’s edge. *cue the squeeing*

Now, back to the engagement.

Right before we were due to leave and go home my boyfriend at the time told me he wanted to take one last look at the fireplace. About a minute or two later he called to me and asked for me to come look at it too. I did. It’s gorgeous, and I would love a home that has a fireplace like that.

We stood in front of the fireplace for a few moments, admiring it, when he said he had one more question for me. And that’s when he took out the ring we had picked out last week. I knew the proposal was coming because we had already picked a wedding date because of his kids’ schedule. But knowing it was coming didn’t lessen the joy or emotions involved at all. I gasped…very loudly…and burst into tears.

He could not have chosen a more perfect spot to ask me to be his wife. We were standing in front of a fireplace that is made up of stones from Ruggles Mine from when it was a working mine. It’s around 100 years old. So…you can see why it was perfect.

As for my fiancé, he is everything I could possibly want in a lifemate.

He understands me, accepts me and helps me to be the best version of me that I can possibly be.

He treats me like a queen.

Not because I expect it of him but because he says I deserve to be treated that way.

He shows me appreciation and love on a daily basis…and I could not ask for more.

I’m the luckiest woman alive. I’ve met my soulmate…my bestfriend…and I know that we can make it through anything because we are so dedicated to each other.