This isn’t the usual thing I’d share on this blog, but I thought a few of you may appreciate it, so here I go…
On Friday morning, my boyfriend said he’d been allowed to go into work late (as he’d worked late the night before) and asked if I would like to join him for breakfast before he went in. I’d had an exercise class booked, but – unsurprisingly – was happy to cancel this at the prospect of a fry up.
We decided to go to Pavillion Cafe in Victoria Park, one of our favourites. As we walked through the park we took a detour (as we often do) to the Chinese Pagoda that overlooks the lake. This was all fairly normal, and just as I was about to take a seat on the side of the pagoda, Harry said he’d forgotten to show me a cool stationery thing from work. Before I knew what had happened, he’s handed me this…
Whilst trying to process this, I looked down and he was on bended knee, holding this notebook open:
He knows me PRETTY well eh? He then whisked me off to Paris for the weekend where amongst other things, I did a good trawl of stationery shops (which I’ll be writing about soon), and on our arrival home he’d organised a surprise party with loads of friends and family to celebrate in our favourite pub. Best weekend EVER. What amazed me most about the whole thing was that so many people have known about it for weeks and no one gave the game away!
He may have made me wait nearly 10 years, but it was definitely worth it.
Anyway, sorry to be all gross and romantic – normal service will now resume. Also, best and most legitimate reason to start a notebook ever?!
What a lovely proposal and so well thought out! Congratulations
Thanks Jenny!
ADJNIOEROYRCENRYUYEUWOAN!!!!!!!!!! So excitiiiiiiiiing! xxxxxxxxxx
Missed my invite to the party though 🙁
Haha – I know!! Oh, sorry 🙁 It was a surprise for me! I think Ash was organising and probs assumed you were still away?! We’ll have to celebrate soon! Hope you had a great holiday, looked SO dreamy xxx
Congratulations tessa, you and harry are a fine pair of pencils xxxx
Haha, thanks Loui!! xxx
Amazingly thoughtful and gorgeous… how lovely. Does he have a thoughtful brother??!!!! (or dad or uncle – I’m not picky!) X ps. gorgeous blog
Haha, thanks Vicky!! xx
You should known it was ruse, when he mentioned that his boss said he could come in late!
Many congrats, so happy for you both
All love, his bosses
Ha, good point! Thank you! It’s all very exciting 🙂 xx
That’s so lovely! Congratulations!
Thanks Ian!
HO-LEE-CRAP!!!
This is so great Tessa – congratulations!
Ha! Thanks Brad!!
Congratulations! This is a PERFECT proposal. I do hope your wedding will be lightly paper-themed too. Can’t wait to see what you plan.
That pencil…. swoon!
Thanks Ana! Oh yes, I’m sure I’ll be able to get stationery in the big day somehow… 🙂
Congratulations!!! Such a sweet way to propose by using stationery to make it even more special and personalized to you!! Hope you had an amazing time in Paris, and happy wedding planning! ^_^
Thanks Teresa! Eeek, so much planning to do – trying not to think about that yet!
Amazing! Congratulations to you both! xo
Thanks Michelle!
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Hello, of course, that would be great – thanks!
This is just so cool! So Awesome! Congratulations and best wishes from this side of The Pond.
Rick
Thanks Rick!