Our Engagement Story

Unbeknownst to me, during the weeks preceding Stephen's last visit, he had been secretly corresponding with my parents, perfectly planning every detail of our engagement by asking permission to propose, getting my ring size, arranging a short trip to Washington D.C. to purchase my ring before he arrived in Virginia, and making reservations for our dinner at an extremely fancy restaurant.

I thought it was a very unexpected and wonderful treat when I learned that Stephen was taking me to Monticello on the first day of his visit. The hour and a half drive to the plantation was blissfully spent simply talking to the man I adore so much!

When we arrived at Monticello, we strolled the grounds and toured the house before Stephen led me to a quiet wooded area far behind Monticello overlooking the town and mountains in the distance. It seemed strange when Stephen told me to put down the camera I had been carrying around, but before I had much time to think about his request, he got down on one knee!

I was so shocked that he was proposing. He told me the sweetest things my ears have ever heard and asked me to marry him! He later had to tell me what he said again because at the time of his proposal I was so happy that I couldn't even fully enjoy his precious words to me. The moment was far too special to even attempt to share here.

My ring is absolutely stunning. I have never seen a diamond that sparkles so much. We had not even discussed engagement rings, so I was so surprised and thrilled when I saw that he bought the exact classic, traditional ring I have always wanted! Everything he does for me is top-notch. He makes me feel so treasured.

Stephen had made dinner reservations for us at The Old Mill Room at The Boar's Head Inn. We were seated at the romantic table near the fire. It was the nicest restaurant I have ever been to and will be a memory I treasure forever.

Later that evening, we were greeted by a multitude of balloons and a very happy family welcoming us home!

"Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides You, who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him." Isaiah 64:4