Proposal and Engagement

The Proposal:

It was done on the 24th April 2012 during our short trip to Koh Samui, Thailand. He proposed to me the traditional way, super sweet... On his knees and pop the question with the ring in his hands. My reaction; shocked, speechless and happy... and of course I said yes!!! I knew this would happen because we have been talking about it for some time. My eyes was all watery but he did not notice and I try to hide it. But I was mostly smiling and laughing all the way and so was he. We are just so comfortable with each other. It just feels so right!

The Perfect Engagement Ring:

I have always, always wanted a Sapphire. It's my birthstone (September) and I just love the royal blue colour. So James bought a Sapphire ring 18k Gold surrounded by 6 tablet cut diamonds. It's beautiful! It was perfect!

Telling Our Parents:

I told my parents on the 27th April 2012 and he told his parents on the 28th April 2012 (due to time zone difference). Both parties are truly excited about the good news! My mom already plan to repaint the house before the engagement :)

Next step:

Basically, it will be the engagement. Why have one party instead of two, right? So that's why we're planning to have two engagement party. The first one will be about 3 months from now which will be held in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Then the second one will be in December which will be in Bristol, UK.

Currently nothing is confirmed yet. We are still planning everything step by step. I'm really nervous and excited. A bit worried also. I guess it's normal to feel a bit disorientated at the early stage of planning.

If you have any suggestion and recommendations for caterers, decorators, photographers, videographer or even bakers for cakes stuff... please please please, do introduce them to me. Preferable them to be based in Sabah, unless they don't mind the travel. Thanks!

That's all for today.

Loads of love from the bride to be :P