Guess What!
Last night Jermaine and I went out to a romantic spot in DC–The Waterfront and we walked and talked and ate ice cream. Yummmmmy I won’t lie. I knew Jermaine had my engagement ring because of an oh so subtle text message I got from him a few days prior.
That’s mah pookie. 
oh so subtle. I thought that if he were going to propose, it would be in one of our spots. He didn’t. I was a little bummed. I’m not going to lie.
We came home and, to be honest, I wanted to get in my sweats. I am having the period from hell so I was just about to hop in them when Jermaine came in the room with Layla and a rose. He said he wanted a witness and what a better witness than one of our girls. He sat down with me and said “Laura, you’re my best friend who I love so much. Will you marry me?”
Now there are two types of fiancees–one type that break down in tears. My mom and my girl Courtney fall into this category. Then there is another type that get ecstatic. This is where I was–I was like “OF COURSE I WILL!” 
I have to say, I love that he included our girls in this process. (In case you’re wondering, a lot of times, when we get home, Luna goes into hiding other wise, Jermaine would have scooped her up too, bless his heart) It was at home in our own intimate environment. I couldn’t have asked for a better proposal.
My friend Courtney told me to write this down because, yes, now I think I’ll remember everything but I’ve also been in this world long enough to know that experiences you swear you’re going to remember….after some time you’ll forget some of the details. So I write this now. Thanks C!
Here is our attempt at a family photo afterward. :">
As you can see the feline members had had E-NOUGH. hahahaha
The kind of bride I’ll likely be:
I hate being in the center of attention. NEVER liked it. My mom, bless her heart, threw me a surprise graduation party, the first twenty minutes of which I hid behind my 6′3 brother. (The rest of the party was amazing, by the way!!) I won’t be that kind of engaged person that walks into work and goes “LOOKS WHATS ON MY LEFT HAND LADIES AND GENTS” that just isnt’ my style. Sure I will do that with close friends but I don’t want a big to do at work. This is big news yes and I want to share it but I also dont want to live and breath wedding stuff all day. I absolutely love that Jermaine and I are planning this next step together. I want to marry him oh so much but I refuse to freak out over table settings. Shoot, in my ordinary life I’m lucky if I use a napkin 
I just want our wedding to be about the marriage being celebrated and not about the production of it.
I’ve received some messages that folks want a picture of the ring. Here it is. Absolutely graceful. I <3 it so much. I’m so proud of Jermaine for saving up money to get this. It was not easy for him. It didn’t help that at times I got a little impatient too. But holy crap was it worth the wait. It’s gorgeous!
I am so so happy and excited for Jermaine and me. I hope everyone else is too! It’s our time, damnit 
Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you both!! And that is a gorgeous ring! So pretty!
Congratulations to you both! I love how happy & proud Jermaine looks in the family pic. Beautiful ring too!
Aw, great story, so sweet! I love your ring, it’s gorgeous!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
congrats to you and jermaine! hooray! and i must add that the ring is beautiful! i love sapphires.
Congratulations! That is such wonderful (even if expected
) news.
Laura, I am so glad for you, Jermaine, Layla, and Luna! Congratulations. It’s a beautiful ring.
May
Congrats! (And that ring is soooooo pretty! Platinum three stone is like my fantasy ring.
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I know you’re not the kind, but I do hope you share lots of wedding plans! I love living vicariously through other people’s weddings!
Yay for you two!
FINALLY!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be joining you soon, I think, thanks to more not-so-subtle boyfriend tactics 
Maybe we can help each other navigate through all the over-production crap to get to the elegant-yet-cheap-and-simple.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! this is great news indeed! I was not “one of those girls” either…and we eventually eloped and it was heaven! I can’t wait to watch from the sidelines – you are a fantastic person and Jermaine is a lucky guy.
Laura, best wishes for a joyful life together! Jermaine, congratulations on winning the lovely Laura! Wishing you both happiness!
- Denise (dlotter on ravelry)
Coming out of lurk mode to wish you guys all the happiness you can handle!
Oh my Bob that is gorgeous!! Let me know when you set a date!
Congratulations, Laura! That’s the best kind of good news!
Wedding planning can get really crazy, especially considering the huge industry the wedding business has gotten to be, so just remember one thing: it’s YOUR day. You can do whatever you want, and really, when it comes down to it, the most important thing at the end of the day is that you’ll be married.
Congrats to you and Jermaine!!!! I’m so happy for you guys!!
I’m only going to give you one piece of advice that I wish was given to me… DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF. In the end, no one will notice and it won’t matter. It’s your time… enjoy every minute of it!
Congratulations!! May you be happy and healthy together for many years to come!
And seriously, I hear you on the crazy wedding stuff. Mine has already gotten a little more out of control than I would have liked, but I’m just trying to ride the wave and enjoy it. Best of luck with the planning!
Congratulations to you!!
Congratulations, Laura and Jermaine! Wonderful news!
Congrats!!!
Laura,
I am so very excited for you! Please keep me abreast of every step during this process. Congratulations to you, Jermaine, and the girls.