Love Thursday: Just Call Me the Wedding Fairy
Posted on: Aug 14, 2008
It is no secret I’m somewhat, oh, what would you say? Addicted to weddings.
Seriously. I. Love. Them.
I do.
(get it?)
I love the pre-planning, the planning, the execution … even the stress. I’ve worked in the industry, I’ve written about the industry and I’ve even played along - just for fun.
So it was absolutely perfect timing when I got the call, less than one week after arriving in Texas for my summer vacation, from my friend Andrea’s boyfriend, Taylor.
My immediate reaction to his call was, “Oh my God, what happened?”
Because, ya know, my friends’ boyfriends don’t just call me to chat.
But everything was cool. He had a table at a wine tasting event on campus, they had an extra ticket (for me) and he had a ring and a plan. Could I be there?
You bet!
After a near-miss with his encouragement for Andrea to re-call and re-invite me, the group was set.
Taylor had purchased an additional bottle of wine and asked wine-tasting organizers to ensure he won the final door prize, from which a shiny new diamond ring dangled.
I knew this.
So, I was stunned to hear my number called as the first door prize recipient.
“7-7-8-2-9-FIVE?” I repeated loudly.
“Yes…”
“Really? 7-7-8-2-9-5?”
They must have thought I was drunk.
“Yes…” he was losing patience with me now.
I strolled to the front of the room and repeated my number a third time and was relieved when he handed me a rock-less bottle of wine.
And low and behold, guess who won the next bottle?
Andrea!
Finally one bottle remained, and as planned Taylor’s number was called. After retrieving his prize, he asked Andrea to stand and declared his love to the entire group of wine-filled observers. Then, he dropped down.
And she said yes!
Congratulations to Andrea and Taylor and Happy Love Thursday, everyone.
I LOVE stories like this! They make my heart melt
thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome, CD. Hope your heart is ok!
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Yaaaaaaaaay! Congrats to the beautiful couple
I’ll tell them you said so!
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Aw. Sweet. Very sweet. He seems like a keeper!
That he is, Robin.
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Tears to my eye due to all the excitement and happiness I feel for this couple! Oh, how blessed you are to have been a part of Taylor’s grand plan!
From one Texas to another… take care now!
Steph
Yee Haw! And, yes I was so happy to be included.
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Aw, that was so sweet! I love proposal stories : )
You will have to share yours with us one day, Erin. How did Jeremy do it?
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ohhhh I love when a guy goes through so much for the gal he loves.
HLT
I know … she’s got a keeper!
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I love this story, I’m sure your heart must have done a jump when they called your number and at that point thought it was all going wrong! I’m so glad it worked out.
Happy Love Thursday
IT DID. I was pretty stressed … and the wine didn’t make things any easier.
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What a fun proposal story!
AGREED!
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I love it! What a romantic. Best wishes to them both.
Oh yes, Gayle. I was very impressed with Taylor. He did a good job!
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Hurray, what a cute way to do it!
And perhaps I see a future as a wedding planner in your future?
Or, possibly in my past?!?
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How romantic! Thanks for sharing, loved the photos. Brought tears to my eyes…
You are welcome…
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Ah that is SOO sweet!! and the free bottle of wine..awesome!!
Great pics!! You are gorgeous!!
Ahhh, shucks!
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You’re cracking me up with the repeating the ticket number 17 times…
But yeah, I’d have been like, “Umm, I’m already married, I really don’t want to get engaged to my friend’s boyfriend, thanks!”
I KNOW, right? ha ha
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