A BIG SURPRISE
Are you surprised? Because I am totally… out of my mind… completely shocked and surprised.
Yes, yesterday Allan blindsided me… and proposed to me. I cried my face off. But I said yes!
Watch the video below if you’re interested. We were about to head out grocery shopping when suddenly grabbed me in a big bear hug and told me that he loved me. He then grabbed my arm and pulled me outside onto the patio. To my surprise there was a camera set-up and rolling and Allan brought us to our favourite corner of the patio. He started reading an amazing speech to me that completely blew me away. I was crying the entire time and couldn’t stop crying for about an hour afterwards. He pulled out a gorgeous artisan wooden box that he had purchased (somehow behind my back) while we were in Tofino with my favourite Tofino chocolate and a shell that we had collected together on a beach in Tofino. He asked me if I would marry him and through my tears I said… “Of course!”.
It’s still sinking in that we’re engaged. I seriously cannot believe it.
Believe it or not, the only thing that was NOT a surprise was the ring! Several weeks ago, I found out inadvertently through my mom that Allan had hand-written my dad a formal letter to ask for my hand in marriage a few weeks ago. My dad and Allan went out to dinner where my dad gave Allan his blessing and surprised him by offering an heirloom ring in the family. Since I had already found out about the scheme, Allan showed me the ring and asked me if I loved it. I did… it was everything I had ever wanted in a ring — yellow gold and a beautiful solitaire diamond. I didn’t want to see the ring when it was finished so Allan had picked it up without me.
We always knew that we wanted to be together, but we had discussed not getting engaged for several months. I’m usually good at guessing surprises and figuring things out… but I got completely blindsided on this one! I could not be happier.
We’ve known each other for four years and have been dating for three years, so I’ve known that Allan was the one for me for a long time now… so I shouldn’t be surprised… but I totally am. He means everything to me and he’s the man I want to spend the rest of my life with. I’m incredibly lucky to have such an amazing man.
We’re extremely happy and just enjoying the moment. We’re not setting any dates in stone yet, but aiming for around September 2011 for the wedding.
We spent the entire evening yesterday breaking the news to our closest family and made sure to tell our closest friends by phone so they didn’t have to find out by Facebook status update. It’s all just a blur right now! Will this turn into a temporary wedding blog? Haha… I guess that remains to be seen…
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May 31st, 2010 at 8:39 am
Oh Allie, these are SUCH wonderful news, and I am SO very happy for you, and obviously for Allan. He couldn’t have chosen a better wife. You guys will be amazingly happy. Congratulations! We MUST celebrate with a martini!
Much love,
Raul
May 31st, 2010 at 8:42 am
Wow! That’s are amazing news!! Congratulations!
I’m so happy for both of you!
Love!
xxx
May 31st, 2010 at 8:42 am
So happy for you two! That’s so incredibly awesome.
Way to go Alan on the blindside surprise.
May 31st, 2010 at 8:46 am
Congratulations! I’ve been reading your blog for awhile but never commented. I just went to a wedding last night and I’m still in a romantic mood so waking up to see this post is so lovely!! Best wishes!
May 31st, 2010 at 8:48 am
The wood box and the ring are beautiful!
Congrats!!!! I’m happy for you
xxx
- Laura
May 31st, 2010 at 8:54 am
COngrats…I have been married to my husband for 3years ( together 13) and it’s INCREDIBLE
May 31st, 2010 at 8:56 am
Congrats! I’m so happy for you two!
May 31st, 2010 at 8:58 am
OMG congratulations! That’s wonderful news. Such a sweet/romantic way to propose, the best to you both.
May 31st, 2010 at 8:59 am
Awesome news Allie! Congrats to both you and Allan!
btw.. the photo of the ring on your hand.. it looks like your right hand, not the left or.. is it mirrored ?
May 31st, 2010 at 9:03 am
Congratulations, Allie and Allan!
May 31st, 2010 at 9:04 am
Congrats Allie! From the sound of that three-year anniversary blog post a week and a half ago, what you two have sounds so special — I’m so happy for you! Best wishes
May 31st, 2010 at 9:12 am
Congratulations ! I’m so happy for both of you
May 31st, 2010 at 9:25 am
Wow Congratulations!
Like some, I have been following and enjoying your blog for quite a while now and never really commented before but I thought this news called for a change!
Allie, I really love your blog and you seem like an amazing person (as does Allan)
So congratulations on your engagement you guys seem made for each other!
Best wishes from all the way across the pond in the Netherlands!
May 31st, 2010 at 10:12 am
Congrats buggo
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May 31st, 2010 at 10:13 am
Yup. I cried. I liked the dove flying over at the very end. (How’d you get it to do that Allan?). Congrats you two Be happy together. Paulette
May 31st, 2010 at 10:19 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
May 31st, 2010 at 10:22 am
Congrats to you both.
May 31st, 2010 at 11:53 am
Hi Allie
Congratulations! So romantic your future husband!!!
I’m a new blog’s reader, I’m brazilian and I love Vancouver… I lived there. I like your blog!
Michelle (visit me: http://www.guiemi.blogspot.com)
May 31st, 2010 at 11:58 am
Wow, that was very sweet. Congratulations and continued happiness to you both.
May 31st, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Congrats Allie and Alan;) Even though we’ve only met briefly, I feel like I know you through reading your blog and feel so happy for you both!
May 31st, 2010 at 12:15 pm
I love that you are in sweats at home on a Sunday morning.
Sweet and Genuine.
I am so happy for you guys and feel so privileged to be a part of your happiness.
xoxo
Jess**
May 31st, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Congratulations you two!
May 31st, 2010 at 12:36 pm
awesome, congrats! was that a stunt bird hired for the shoot?
Best wishes to you both!
May 31st, 2010 at 1:36 pm
Congratulations to you both! (And what a gorgeous ring, Allie!) Can’t wait to hear about the wedding planning as you go!
May 31st, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Happy Days Allie!
We will definitely have a celebration drink this Thursday before the movie!!!
May 31st, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Yay wedding blog!! Such fun stuff ahead!
Congrats! Can’t say I am surprised, I knew this would happen sooner or later
May 31st, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Congratulations Allie! Really not surprising at all seeing as you guys are so obviously happy and thrilled to be together, but so SO awesome
May 31st, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Congrats! That’s amazing, and the fact he totally, completely surprised you is even better. I wish you both a long and happy life together!
xoxo
May 31st, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Congratulations! what wonderful news doesn’t surprise me seeing photos of you two.
Enjoy the start of your new life together many wonderful adventures are a comin’.
ps. i had been to one wedding as an adult before i got married, NOT a wedding girl myself.
May 31st, 2010 at 5:32 pm
OMG congratulations!!!! That is the best news!! You guys seem great together and I think will be very happy together in the years to come.
May 31st, 2010 at 5:34 pm
Awww made me tear up!
Congratulations you guys!!!
May 31st, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Allie,
just watched your video and again Rob and I would like to congratulate you and Allen and your engagement! We are very happy and excited for you, and I can’t wait to see all your wonderful wedding plans as we all know it’s going to be THE wedding event of the year! And wedding dress shopping is sooo much fun! Enjoy it.
Thanks again so much for calling last night – it means a lot to us that you and Allen consider us among your company of close friends. Let’s hang out again soon!
May 31st, 2010 at 6:56 pm
That is a beautiful story! Congratulations!!!
May 31st, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Congratulations Allie! – I loved how he set up the video to capture the moment forever! The ring is beautiful, I wish the two of you all the best in your future.
June 1st, 2010 at 1:22 am
Congratulations!!
June 1st, 2010 at 4:23 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That is fantastic! I know the feeling, as I’ve only been engaged for 2 months myself. Isn’t it brilliant
Stunning box and arrangement. How totally romantic.
June 1st, 2010 at 5:14 am
Yay!!! I’m so happy for you guys
Congratulations!!
You seem like such a great couple and I loved your post for your anniversary not long ago, and how romantic is Allan proposing like that – he’s a keeper!
You will have to somehow broadcast your wedding to your overseas followers..Am looking forward to reading about your plans. I’m sure that with your creativity, you will plan an excellent and memorable wedding.
June 1st, 2010 at 6:01 am
Congratulations Allie! So pleased for you both! xx
June 1st, 2010 at 6:21 am
Yowza! Super congrats!
June 1st, 2010 at 10:48 am
Awesome news, huge congrats to you both!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 1st, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Allie,
Congratulations!!! I absolutely love that Allan proposed as you were getting ready to go grocery shopping. Thats so wicked awesome!
June 1st, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Congrats to both of you! That’s a sweet thing indeed.
June 1st, 2010 at 4:37 pm
I don’t know you, but you seem perfect for eachother.
I cried watching the video.. it is so beautiful!
I wish you all the best!
June 2nd, 2010 at 5:57 am
Don’t look so much at the vid, but it’s the music which is relevant for this precious moment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tukqRdtYDoU
June 2nd, 2010 at 10:44 am
Congrats Allie! Couldn’t have happened to a more deserving couple! You two are perfect for each other!
June 2nd, 2010 at 3:49 pm
CONGRATULAIONS! That is so exciting. What a sweet proposal. I can’t wait for your wedding planning. I have a ton of PNW beach ideas if you pick Tofino!
June 3rd, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Congrats Allie ! Thats such a sweet proposal & you look beautiful in the last photo
June 4th, 2010 at 6:47 am
Congratulations:)
Great blog:)
June 4th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
so sweet! congratulations!
June 5th, 2010 at 11:14 am
I know I’m late to the party, but that’s awesome! Congratulations to both you and Allan! Now I guess it’s a matter of who gets married first.. even though I have a good year head start on being engaged, I think the good money is on you!
June 7th, 2010 at 8:49 am
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Oh, this is such wonderful news. Many happy wishes and good lucks!
June 9th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Congratulations!!!!
June 10th, 2010 at 3:35 am
OMG CONGRATULATIONS!!! Ima long time follower of your blog and I love everything about it, and you! Truly very happy and excited for you and cant wait to hear about all the wedding planning and details. I’m recently married myself. You’ll make an absolutely gorgeous bride! Congrats again and happy planning!
June 11th, 2010 at 6:22 am
Congratulations! Just saw the video! you guys are SOOOOO! cute.
June 14th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Hi Allie,
Congrats on your engagement!
PS. It looks like you’re wearing your ring on the wrong hand – wedding rings/engagement rings go the left hand, in the photos and videos it appears to be on your right.