That's right! This little blondie is getting hitched!!
Adam completely surprised me by proposing on Saturday evening in the world's most amazing way - under the stars and fireworks! So romantic and perfect. I apologize for no Mingle Monday yesterday, and to delay the story for all of you who found out via Twitter on Sunday - I have been soaking in every minute since then!
Want to see the world's prettiest ring?
Here it is... what a dream!!
{ Magnified pic of the engagement ring + wedding band that my sister took. }
{ The next morning after Adam proposed - so sparkly! }
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{ Our Engagement Story }
It all began by sharing in our 4th of July tradition by going to his family's cabin overlooking a beautiful pond with family and friends. A small group of us go up and stay the whole weekend, but on Saturday evening they always invite extended family and nearby friends to come up for an evening. Lots of great cooking out, conversations, and fireworks over the pond.
We spent Saturday during the day hanging out and setting up for the big party. Adam told me that there were two surprise guests coming, but wouldn't told me who it was. Around 4 p.m. I see my best friend, Lo, and her fiance Brian walking up the driveway, and my heart almost lept out of my chest. I ran out of the cabin and practically tackled her while tears streamed down my face. Lo lives in Oklahoma City, we met way back in college, and I cherish every time I get to see her. Living in two different cities is hard, but we've remained besties throughout the years and miles.
Best surprise ever.
Adam later told me he was worried about Lo's arrival giving me a hint that something odd was going on, but I just thought he wanted to plan a sweet surprise for me. It's very much like Adam to plan such a touching thing, so never in my wildest dreams did I have a clue what was to come.
Our family and friends began to arrive around dinner time and we all had a blast hanging out. My parents and sister drove up from Wichita, Adam's extended family arrived, and the majority of our close friends were there. It was the best time! Due to setting up for the party, I really didn't see Adam much in the afternoon since we were all busy. He was helping give people directions, and driving out to find any friends or fam that were lost along the way.
Around 10:30 p.m. we all set up chairs on the deck and got cozied in for the big firework show, led by our favorite pyromaniac friends. I told Adam I saved him a seat, but he asked me to go over to where he was for a second, as he said:
"It's been a really long a busy day and I've missed seeing you. I could use a more quiet place where we can watch the fireworks from... I just kind of need a break."
Yes, I know what you're all thinking... HELLO red flag. Yup, still had no idea.
So we began walking down the stairs and around the pond under the stars, as we arrived at the red bench on the edge of the water. Along the way, we passed Adam's sister and her fiance sitting by the pond, so I was still thinking nothing of it. Little did I know... they were our sneaky photographers!
As we talked about our day and caught up, we watched the fireworks exploding over the water. We talked for quite some time until the guys yelled out that it was the last firework finale - minutes of fireworks exploding back to back. Here's how it all went down (I have goosebumps still!)...
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Adam: I love you.
Meg: I love you too!
Adam: No... I
love you. These last 3 years have been the most amazing 3 years of my life, and I can't imagine spending the rest of my life without you.
** Slides off the bench and onto his knee in front of me. We're both crying, and this is when I realize he is proposing to me! **
Adam: Megan Porter, will you make me the happiest man in the world? Will you marry me?
Meg: YES!!!!
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At this point I jumped up to give Adam the world's biggest hug and kiss as he says, "Crap! I just dropped the ring!" - haha!
He felt around, opened the box, and slipped that gorgeous ring onto my finger. I couldn't see it since we were in the dark under the stars, but I said... "Well, it sure
feels beautiful!" ...and we both laughed!
We couldn't contain our joy as Adam's sister, Meredith, and her fiance ran over and were the first to tackle us in the biggest hugs. We ran all the way back to the deck where all of the sudden 40 of our closest friends and family started yelling and cheering. The hugs and congrats were all so wonderful and heartfelt.
And then someone asked me what my ring looked like... I had no idea!
I screamed out loud as soon as I saw it... "This is my RING?! AHHH!!!"
I love it. It's more than I could have ever dreamed about or hoped for. That man knows me so well, and I feel so spoiled and blessed!! We're getting married!!!
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So here we are now!
I will have many more photos to share when I get them from our friends and fam, but in the meanwhile, we couldn't feel more blessed and loved by everyone. I can't believe I get to marry the man of my dreams, my very best friend, and he pulled of the world's most romantic and sweet proposal. Still in shock when I look at my finger!!
As you can imagine, these last few days have been wonderful and overwhelming, but as of right now, we are looking forward to any early spring wedding... yeehaw!
Love to all of you. Thank you SO much for sharing in our joy!
