Weddingbee Blog

It was June 15, 2009 and I remember the day like it had just happened yesterday. My day started off just like any typical Monday, groaning at the alarm clock and rolling out of bed to drag myself to work. Mondays are the worst—it’s the start of a long work week and the end of a brief weekend vacation from the lab. I know I said I remembered the day like it was yesterday, but I only remember the end of the day in full detail.

My work day ended and I headed down to meet my then boyfriend (Mr. Locket) who was patiently waiting for me outside of my building. To my dismay he had both of the dogs in the car which only meant one thing—trip to the dog park. Ughhhh! I remember being a little upset, (we were supposed to head straight to the gym) but I got over it soon enough and didn’t complain.

We arrived at the dog park where I spotted a few small pups that our little dog could play with. I was super excited to take her over, but boyfriend Locket was reluctant at first saying that he would prefer to go by the lake. With a little nagging/begging on my part he quickly caved and let us bring her over to the little dogs for a bit; (un)fortunately Maple was bored with the small dogs and we proceeded to head to the lake.

It was a beautiful day with the hot summer sun shining and a gentle breeze running through the trees and the dogs were eager to get to the water. The funny thing was that boyfriend Locket wasn’t so eager and he asked that we sit down at a nearby bench to let the pups “rest”. Being the polite girlfriend, I sat down next to him and patiently waited for the dogs to “rest”.

Shortly after we were seated he noted all the initials carved on the bench and stated that, “we should make our mark and carve ours in.”

I agreed and thought to myself, ‘gosh, why does he have to be so cute? And gee this would be a great place for a future proposal.’

He finished his handy work and I looked down to admire the roughly carved initials. He then said, “I guess this is a testament that we will spend our lives together…”

I replied sheepishly as I was still looking at the carved initials: “well, I would like to spend my life with you…” I then looked up to kiss him, but he was holding a tiny box with the shiniest ring ever inside. I first asked, “ARE YOU SERIOUS?” Then I freaked out and laughed and cried because I couldn’t contain my excitement and joy.

It was the last thing I would have ever expected to happen on a Monday trip to the dog park. I am more than thrilled to be marrying the man of my dreams and am excited about the planning process.

*A photo of the ring

*Photo: Our Engagement Bench

*Photo: Our Engagement Location Months Later (10/09)

**all photos are personal photos

Did you have a surprise weekday proposal? What was it like? Were you surprised?