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Title: Engaged
Post by: neXus on December 14, 2012, 00:13:17 AM
Thursday Last week I proposed to my girlfriend in the private "Lotus" room at her favourite Restaurant.
It was also her birthday.
Started off by ordering the Banquet meal and then gave her, her birthday presents.

Staff were all in on the plan but was a bit awkward as all the waitresses were all overly smilie.

Desert was held off because of "All the food" and we got our Tea.
I then went to the bathroom but I actually went and handed the ring to the staff and instead of her desert under the lids when they brought the desert came this:
(http://i.imgur.com/UdMDTl.jpg)

After I said my bit and and her response, She did this:
(http://i.imgur.com/bUHIXl.jpg)

:)

Close up of ring:
Custom design, inside has a message and pink diamond as well.
(http://i.imgur.com/76Zcf.jpg)
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: bear on December 14, 2012, 07:15:02 AM
Yes :D
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on December 14, 2012, 08:08:39 AM
Congratulations! :cheers: When do you think the big day will be?
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: zpyder on December 14, 2012, 09:05:16 AM
I'm curious about the ring and it's message.

My sister got engaged on Bonfire night, it's kind of cool to see the ring you have, the stone configuration is similar, but everything around them is different, and different shape stones. Amazing how different they are, yet both are awesome.
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: Eggtastico on December 14, 2012, 11:07:25 AM
3rd pic -you left the price tag on 'o)
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: XEntity on December 14, 2012, 19:16:56 PM
Congrats mate!
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: neXus on December 14, 2012, 20:09:44 PM
Quote from: Eggtastico on December 14, 2012, 11:07:25 AM
3rd pic -you left the price tag on 'o)

LOL, If only it was that low! lol
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: neXus on December 14, 2012, 20:12:17 PM
The ring is something they have made but I asked for modifications and tweaks to it and the internal message and pink diamond combo is new to them. Her hands are so small the lady who made the ring (its by hand) found the band a challenge and it thins to the diamond (my idea) and the crossing hard for the size. The private message had to be shortened and the pink diamond on the inside cost extra but I think since she likes pink it was worth it:)
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: Dave on December 16, 2012, 14:26:04 PM
 :thumbup:

Congratulations... also nicely executed proposal getting the restaurant staff in to help with the surprise etc.. bet she was chuffed :)
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: Serious on December 16, 2012, 18:21:56 PM
Congratz mate.
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: Russell on December 19, 2012, 20:58:48 PM
Congratulations!  :ptu:
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: zpyder on December 20, 2012, 10:39:25 AM
Question is, how does one decide upon the ring to get? It's quite an expensive mistake to make if they don't like it :| At least wedding rings are a joint decision :D
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: Quixoticish on December 20, 2012, 19:32:59 PM
Quote from: zpyder on December 20, 2012, 10:39:25 AM
Question is, how does one decide upon the ring to get? It's quite an expensive mistake to make if they don't like it :| At least wedding rings are a joint decision :D

I'm quite lucky, my better half doesn't really like the exchanging of rings, it's just something to go missing in the future.
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on December 20, 2012, 19:46:48 PM
I know girls that say that, but deep down they have the same basic longing for a giant nugget glued to a band on their finger. If she really is like that you're lucky :lol:

On zpyder's point, I'm of the opinion that it's much more of a gesture to pick the ring with her as a couple rather than try to surprise them with something they may not like at all.
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: Beanissocoollike on December 20, 2012, 22:38:34 PM
Congrats!

On the ring topic, I'm really not a fan either - I get annoyed with them after ten minutes, put it down and end up losing it!

However, the idea behind that ring is sweet (although, surprising as it is I don't like diamonds!)
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: Quixoticish on December 20, 2012, 23:09:17 PM
Quote from: Clock'd 0Ne on December 20, 2012, 19:46:48 PM
I know girls that say that, but deep down they have the same basic longing for a giant nugget glued to a band on their finger. If she really is like that you're lucky :lol:


She doesn't do rings in general really. She saw a few degloved fingers whilst doing human anatomy at uni. Enough to put you off wearing things on your fingers for life.
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: Clock'd 0Ne on December 20, 2012, 23:32:23 PM
I hadn't heard of that term before and googled it... :gag:
Title: Re: Engaged
Post by: Quixoticish on December 21, 2012, 20:17:39 PM
Quote from: Clock'd 0Ne on December 20, 2012, 23:32:23 PM
I hadn't heard of that term before and googled it... :gag:

Sorry!  ;D