Lately, when we’re just sitting around, I’ll ask Matt if we can look at the Tiffany.com engagement ring section, please, please, please, just for three minutes, we’re just going to look. I mainly do this to see how he reacts so that I can get a feel for “where we are.” (What? Actually talk to the man I’ve been dating for 5.5 years? Now you’re just crazy.) You see, for the longest time, Matt would fureeeak out about this sort of thing, like seriously, he would enact sudden death every time I mentioned the word “wedding” and I just learned to deal with it because, you know, it’s not like I’m in a huge hurry either except for the fact that my ovaries are probably drying up as we speak.
Yeah, so lately, when I’ve been asking if we can look at rings online together, he’s been agreeing, saying thing’s like, “OK, but only 3 minutes. Oh, what? The page is slow to load? Well, the clock is ticking! Two minutes and fifty seconds!” And I’ve been kind of surprised because hey, no fake heart attack this time? This is a huge step.
And then two weekends ago, we were sitting in my room and I was like, “Can we look at Tiffany.com for three minutes, please, please, please, come onnnnnnn?” And he was like no. And I was sad.
Then he paused and said, “How about this?”
And I looked up and said, “Huh?”
And he was all, “Next weekend, why don’t you start researching rings. Start figuring out what you like and then show me some options and we can pick something out.”
And I was like “REALLY???!”
And he even gave me a budget and everything and I was like, “Oh my God, this is for real!”
And I was so happy that I couldn’t sleep for two days.
So now I’ve been researching rings, which believe me, is a blog post (or 15) in itself. In doing so, I quickly realized that this is precisely why the whole “process” isn’t supposed to happen like this. Because of countless conversations such as:
Me: We’re ring shopping.
Friend: Are you engaged???????
Me: Well, no.
Friend: Oh. Well. Um. Congratulations?
Still………………..
Squee!
omg!!!!!!!!! this is a big step!!!!!!! this is like…real adult stuff! im so happy for you!!!!
more exclamation points!!!!!
woooohooooooooooooo
Ooooh! I love diamonds! Sparkle is my favorite color! OBVIOUSLY he is thinking about getting engaged, so you’ve almost hooked him. :)
Oh. My. GAWD. :D :D :D
If you are thinking of diamonds, defo check out Blue Nile. Also, dunno what the budget is but I think colored diamonds are so classy and actually rare as opposed to forced monopoly rare.
And also, platinum all the way baby, which needs almost as much research as diamonds.
Also, if you want some more internet pointers get in touch I think I still have all my bookmarks.
Oh I forgot to say, Wheeee how fun!!
Yay!!! How exciting! (Side note: I sent Andrew a few rings I liked for inspiration and the ring he got me was NOTHING like what I wanted. But still, I love it.)
Squee away!!! Yay!
Smile!
So happy for you two! : )
!!!!
So exciting!
=)
This post brought a smile to my face. It’s just SO you guys. Grin.
I’m just glad when I gave you a preliminary budget you went to 1/8 of the budget. You, you are a keeper.
Ah!! Congratulations!! = ) This sounds like an awesome – and fun – start to something that will be an equally awesome fun process.
And everyone wants dramatic proposal and ring stories. Our “we decided together that we wanted to get married” story garnered so many disappointed reactions from people who weren’t involved in our lives that the reactions started becoming something I looked forward to. Have fun, and have fun with all the people watching from the sidelines too! ;)
Oh you should definitely do entire post about ring styles you like!!! How exciting…you’re on the way!
aw yay michelle that is so exciting!! weeee!
if you ever want a rundown of all you need to know when purchasing an engagement ring, let me know! the hub researched until one could research no more! (unsurprisingly, if you want more bling, don’t get tiffany’s!)
oh and, congrats!
=D Hehehe. Another one bites the dust. I wish I can give you a hug right now.
I just came across your blog.
I love shopping for rings! Luckily I was able to e-mail my husband pictures of rings that I liked so he knew what kind of ring to get me. ;)
YAYYAYAYAYYAYY!
I picked my ring and it was still super exciting when Cale proposed to me. Plus when he gave it to me I was all the more excited to have the ring I loved and picked out to wear on my finger. HAVE FUN! seriously ring shopping is the best.
Totally envious right now! Chris still gives me “the look” when I ask about getting married. COME onnnnnnn.
I just want a ring and a wedding — screw the marriage, lol. But yay for RING SHOPPING!!!
you are too cute
@Teresa: YOU WOULD.
@Michelle: Squee! Have fun =)
That’s huge!! congratulations on making it to the next level…sounds like he’s cracking…one tap at a time!!! So exciting
double squee! so exciting!
Woohoo! Tiffany’s has my heart, and I think it’s THE romantic ring destination. The End.
Congrats, that is fantastic! I have a friend at the same stage in her relationship as you and its very exciting. Happy ring shopping!=)
hooray!!
squeeeee!!!! indeed!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
YAYYYY!!!! =)
I’m betting the whole process will be sooo fun for ya!
squeeeee! is right.
congratulations in advance, i guess? =)
dude! congratulations!! my two closest girl friends went from “omg, i “stumbled” upon a ring website in his browser history” to “OMG WE’RE ENGAGED!” in a span of, like, 3 months. YAY!
Yay!!!! Congrats on the big step! :)
This is the cutest post ever.
Squeee indeed!
YAY!
I’m so excited for you!
I am so slow on my blog reading, but I’ve got to tell you that I’m so stoked for this next step. It’s like I want to jump up (or more like jump across the country) and give you a big hug, even though I don’t even know you! Have fun – this *time* is going to be a whirl!
Woo Woo! That’s so freaking exciting. YAY!! Just got back and am trying to read up on what has been happening in the past 3 weeks. Can’t wait to see you soon! =)
I love this! Yay bling!