Proposing Marriage: Before and After

Published: Nov. 8, 2018, 5 a.m.

Almost two months ago I proposed to my girlfriend. And while I was excited to plan this moment for the woman I loved the most, once I realized how much work was ahead of me, I became obsessed with the logistics.

I wanted the ring to feel as unique and special to her as she is to me. I wanted to take her away to a place specific to our relationship, the exact spot to reflect the gravitas of the moment. There were so many details to figure out, in secret, without accidentally ruining the surprise.

It wasn’t until all the moving pieces were locked down, I could even begin to think about what I wanted to say.  

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