I Said Yes!

For those of you that end up reading my blog but don't know me, I thought I better tell the story of my engagement. In October of 2009, my friends from undergrad and I went on a much needed girl's getaway to the sunny, beautiful area of Clearwater, FL. There was much wine drinking and reminiscing of days past. We were staying at the house of the aunt of one of my girlfriends, Michelle. It was on the intercoastal highway and it was gorgeous!






We were hanging out by the pool, jet skiing, eating fabulous cuisine and having a great time. I talked to Tim every day and was rubbing it in his face that I was in 80-90 degree weather, while he was back home undergoing the first snowfall of the year (in early October!).
On the Friday of our trip, my friends decided that we should go to Clearwater beach the next day. Some people (ahem, Michelle) were opposed to this idea because they wanted to keep hanging out by the awesome pool with drinks just steps away:) My friend KJ (Kristin) kept on insisting. On Saturday, we packed up the cars and made the short drive to the beach. Michelle was turning 30 in a couple of days, so we brought champagne and o.j. for mimosas. We set up camp and were reading, goofing off in the water and taking pictures. I didn't know it at the time but my friends were all in on a plan that would take me by surprise!
I was on the blanket reading and heard Tim call my name. I wasn't sure if it was the heat or my mimosa getting to me! I looked up and saw Tim coming towards me, dressed in a full suit in 90 degree weather! My first inclination was that something was wrong. He asked me to come over to him, started saying a bunch of sweet things, got down on one knee and proposed. Of course I said yes and the rest is history! Luckily for us, KJ spilled the beans to the other girls the night before and Michelle, who happens to be an extremely talented photographer, took pictures of the whole thing. We all toasted with champagne afterwords.







Thanks for a memorable trip!

MN History Center

Here are some pictures of the History Center where my wedding reception will be held. I would have put them on the post from yesterday, but being a technology dunce, I just figured out how to do it today:) I am contemplating holding the cocktail hour outside on their grand patio but am not sure if the weather will cooperate. The patio has gorgeous views of downtown Saint Paul and the Cathedral. I would be required to rent outdoor furniture and if it did happen to rain, I would be out that money. Thanks to my maid of honor (MOH), Jenna, for the lovely photos and for all the help thus far in planning!

Location

I am new to blogging and am not very tech-savvy. My fiance and I will be married on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church in Minneapolis, MN. Click to see . The ceremony will be at 3pm. Our reception in in Saint Paul, MN at the MN History Center . The cocktail hour will start at 6pm and dinner will begin around 7pm. Afterwords, there will be dessert (I love my sweets) and plenty of dancing! The History Center is very modern looking, with wide open spaces and a large rotunda. There is a 50 foot tall window with a gorgeous view of the state capitol.
Can't wait to fill you all in on more details!