Sophie and Mark

Date of proposal
27/01/08

How old were you both when you got engaged?
I was 23 he was 27

Who proposed?
Mark

How did your partner (or you) propose?
I have been with mark for 4 years, and since I met him he had lost touch with his family, that new year he had managed to get back in touch. On the 27th I met them for the first time we had a lovely day and that evening after they had left Mark presented me with the most beautiful ring and proposed. Of course I said yes.

Who did you share the news of your engagement with first?
I rang my parents first there were a lot of tears

Describe your ring.
It is a platinum ring with 2 round diamonds either side of a rectangle diamond, the perfect ring.

Did you help choose the ring?
No he did it all on his own.

Will your partner wear an engagement ring as well?
no I'm planning on buying him a watch

Did you have an engagement party?
Yes my parents organised us one.

If so, where was it held?
At a private club

How many people were invited?
around 40

Did you have a particular theme for your party?
No

When do you plan to marry?
31-07-10 cant wait

What are you looking forward to the most about planning a wedding?
All of it!

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