"She Said Yes!" Part One

Lisa Tardo
Feb 11, 2017
5 min read

"She Said Yes!" - Real Life Proposal Stories

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and we think it is important to share our couple's unique love stories! Keep reading to see how 3 of our brides "Said Yes" to the man of their dreams!

Angela and Ryan Getting married August 26th, 2017 at Doolan's Shore Club in Spring Lake

Ryan popped the question on their two year anniversary, March 26th, 2016, in the living room of their home. Read how Angela "Said Yes" below!

"I was just waking up while I heard our song playing by John Legend "All Of Me" coming from the living room. As I got up to follow the music outside my bedroom was a path way of rose peddles which lead me to Ryan standing at the end all dressed up with sunflowers and roses on the table. I was blown away. When I kissed him with disbelief he nod his head with a signal to check out what was behind me in my living room. As I turned around I saw on the floor in a heart "Will You Marry Me?" written in rose peddles. I turned back to look at Ryan and he was down on one knee with a beautiful ring in his hands. Repeating the same words I just read that made my heart miss a beat five seconds ago. I grabbed his face and Said Of Course, Yes!!"

Michelle and Peter Getting married May 13th, 2017 at Armory in Perth Amboy

Peter popped the question on May 20th, 2016, while on a much needed vacation in Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. Read how Michelle "Said Yes" below!

"On our first day of vacation, we spent the day at the beach and the pool (mostly by the swim up bar). After dinner, we walked past a little Japanese garden next to the hibachi restaurant. Peter said “this is a great spot to take a pic. Let’s ask someone to take a pic for us.” So, I asked the first guy that walked past us if he would mind taking our photo. Peter truly didn’t act any differently or seem nervous at all, so I didn’t suspect a thing. As we walked up to the garden, the random guy is snapping tons of pictures already. In one of the photos you can see Peter checking his pockets for the ring while I’m setting my glass of wine on the floor. We take a few pics, and the guy asks “Check these out, let me know if you want me to take another.” Peter looks at them and says “Yea, would you mind taking one more?” He hands the camera back over and as I start to pose for the picture, Peter grabs my hand and says, “Michelle, will you be my wife?” I was completely shocked and was not expecting to get engaged on this trip at all! My friends kept saying before we left, “He’s going to propose!” I told my friends, “He would NEVER pack a diamond ring in a suitcase and bring it overseas. He’s so cautious!” Welllllll, I was completely wrong and he surprised me! Apparently, I was in such shock that I didn’t even respond, so he had to ask me twice. In my mind, I was screaming YES, OF COURSE I’LL MARRY YOU! The next surprise came when he told me about the ring. Peter knows I’ve always wanted a vintage/antique ring. A month before our vacation, I had driven down to South Jersey to run a 5K. The moment I left the house, he jumped in his truck and drove all the way to Boston to check out unique vintage rings that he had researched online. He bought the ring and then immediately drove all the way back to NJ. Not only is the ring one-of-a-kind, but the fact that he drove all the way to Boston to find the perfect ring makes it even more special."

Amanda and Brendan Getting married November 25th, 2017 at the Channel Club in Monmouth Beach

Brendan popped the question on July 25th, 2016 during a cruise.

Read how Amanda "Said Yes" below!

"Brendan popped the question on the 3rd day of our 8-day Caribbean cruise while we were at sea while the sun was setting at the back of the ship. The cruise was planned for my best friend and MOH's (Krystle) 30th birthday and he surprised me (Krystle, her boyfriend Kyle and her family were all in on it; Krystle and Kyle even hid the ring in their room the whole time)! During the day Krystle asked if we wanted to join them for a wine tasting at 6pm before dinner. At first, I thought this was a little early since we have been meeting later for dinner but didn't really think anything of this since I love wine and said sure! So we met at the wine bar with Krystle, Kyle and her parents and ordered a glass of wine. Turns out, there really wasn't a wine tasting - the waiter said it was "cancelled" but again, I didn't think anything of it because we still ordered a glass of wine from their wide variety. Once we all finished our glasses, while I was looking at the wine list for my next glass, Krystle asked if we all wanted to go for a walk around the ship before dinner. Again, I didn't think anything of this because Brendan doesn't like to sit still and enjoys walking around (he doesn't really like to be in one spot for too long) so I thought this was a good idea. Brendan and I were walking a few steps ahead of the group and once we turned the corner of the ship and were at the very back, we stopped to look at the sea. At that point, Brendan took out my gorgeous engagement ring, got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I was in complete shock (and still am!) and looked around to Krystle and her family watching us to make sure this was really going on. After replying, "what's happening, what are you doing, is this real" he asked me again and I said yes! During the day, Brendan and Kyle spoke with a photographer on the ship that was hiding during our walk and came out while he was proposing and took amazing pictures during and after. I honestly didn't think that Brendan had it in him to plan this but he really surprised me. We were dating for 4 years and we were both ready for the next step. It was truly one of the best days of my life and I am still overjoyed with the amount of love we received on our engagement."

We hope you enjoyed these beautiful stories of how our couples began the journeys to one of their most important days of their lives...their wedding day! We will be showcasing more of our couples and their stories soon!

Please share and send in your own! Recently engaged or married for many years, we would love to hear how your journey began!