Maybe there's something in the water....?
On Saturday night, Tom and I got engaged!
He proposed to me on the Milennium Bridge, which is right between St Paul's Cathedral and the Tate Modern, on the Thames. It was where we had our first kiss, on our first date, on a balmy September night two years ago.
On this occasion though, it was pouring with rain! He got down on one knee (in a puddle!) and I couldn't tell where rain stopped and tears began. Everything about it was sweet and funny and romantic and completely us.
I think I will always love the rain now!
We took the bus home, then had a celebratory prosecco in our favourite local pub (who were just about to close, but when we told them we'd just got engaged they let us in!). We were up till about 2am talking to friends and family in Australia, who were all delighted!
It's been a wonderful, happy and surreal 48 hours. I can't stop staring at my beautiful ring! And we keep calling each other "fiance"!!
We are just so happy! I wanted to share it with you :)
"You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep
because reality is finally better than your dreams" - Dr. Seuss
because reality is finally better than your dreams" - Dr. Seuss
Congratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteThere must definitely be something in the water in the London and South East England area! So funny! And our rings are kind of similar! I can't stop staring at mine either!
So, so happy for you!
Congratulations! That's wonderful! The ring is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI got engaged in July, so if you ever want to talk wedding planning, I'm your gal! :-)
congrats!!! being engaged is the BEST. you're going to have a blast. so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteYay, congrats! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news. I wish you a lifetime of happiness!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I'm beyond thrilled and very very happy for you! All the best for the both of you!
ReplyDeleteMarvellous marvellous news!!
ReplyDeleteSo Happy for you Phil
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's fabulous news!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to pretend I didn't hear this via Mary and go "squeeeee" all over again :D
ReplyDeleteSo romantic, were there other people about? Did they cheer and clap? I would have done! I once embarassed the hell out of some stranger in a restaurant by being more excited about her engagement than she was... :o
Very happy for you hon, have a lovely week.
Phil - big big hugs and congratulations. It's been amazing watching yr transformation since I've known you and this is just the beginning lovely lady. The best news is there is so much more wonder for you to come!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy it lovely - you deserve it xx
Congratulations! The ring is stunning! All the best to you both :o)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What wonderful news! What a romantic proposal and a gorgeous ring.
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you and Tom. You deserve it!
Is that the actual ring? Its STUNNING!
ReplyDeleteStill so excited for you. I remember you telling me that that was 'your bridge'. How lovely that thats where he popped the question.
You both deserve all of this happiness and more.
xxx
Tears in my eyes while reading... so happy for you both (and am aware that I've said this at least three times now!).
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. What a wonderful start to the festive season!
ReplyDeleteYou can hear the joy in your post.
Have fun!
Nicole
Congratulations Phil! So very happy for you!!!
ReplyDeleteLil x
Congrats!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you both Phil! Such great news! I wish you all the very best (of course!) and send you lots of love and congratulations! xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh Phil!! Congratulations to you both :) This really made me feel so happy! I love knowing that you're so in love!
ReplyDeleteThat ring is just so beautiful!! What a lovely proposal! It reminds me of sliding doors in a way, which is one of my favourite movies! :)
Yay for the rain! What a story you will have to tell the grandkids!!
x
Love it! Congratulations to the both of you. x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, you deserve to be this happy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you both! I always love the rain so that is a perfect backdrop as far as I'm concerned! xx
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful news! Congratulations and enjoy the newness of it all.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you both, that is truly exciting news :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, allow me to add to the already huge list of congratulations! That is lovely news! I've been following your blog for such a long time I feel like I really know you guys -- I want to wish you both all the best and so much happiness! Congrats! xxx
ReplyDeleteFirst, MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news!
Second, thank you for the comment on my blog! :)
xxx
Oh, I'm so late with this but congratulations, sweetie! And to your sweetie! May happiness be the cornerstone of your life together!
ReplyDeleteYay!!!
xoxo
Congratulations Phil... I wish you every happiness, K x
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!! That's such fantastic, exciting news!!!
ReplyDeleteYour ring is gorgeous and your proposal story is gorgeous too!!!
So romantic!!
Saskia xx
Oh WOW! Congratulations- best news.
ReplyDeleteLove the proposal story and your ring is beautiful.
Rachel: I'm pretty sure there were other people about, but I didn't notice!
ReplyDeleteMissy Vas: yes, it is the actual ring!
Thank you so much to everyone for your kind comments, it means so much to us! We're both still looking down on cloud nine :) xxxx
I am so happy for you, Phil! What a gorgeous story and such a beautiful ring. Congratulations to you both :) x
ReplyDeleteOMG the way it happened is even better than I imagined! You guys are too cute and love that Dr Suess quote, one of my faves!! You my dear deserve all the happiness in the world :-) x
ReplyDeleteso happy for you doll!
ReplyDeleteam laughing at the 'fiance' comment. we are exactly the same :)
xxx
I actually gasped with joy when I saw that gorgeous ring and realized what it meant!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you both - this feels so right to me, even all the way over here in a different country!!
I am convinced that you will remain a source of joy and delight to each other, and an example to us all.
Ahh, love...
PS That ring is gorgeous. Did he pick it out all by himself or did you help?
ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations my darling Phil! I'm tearing up over here on the other side of the ocean... so happy for you. Can't wait to meet your love one day, hopefully soon. Now I want to come visit you in London even more badly! Must finagle a way to do it soon. XOXOXOXOX.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS GORGEOUS!!! Your ring is stunning I love it. It's a classic like mine :p
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear about wedding plans etc
Hi. I just popped in to have a quiz at your blog after you left kind congrats for the birth of my daughter - and look - congratulations are in order for you too! I know the Millenium bridge well and its such a lovely place to get engaged. Enjoy this time, its so special. Love your ring too!
ReplyDeleteOh! I have lost my fee-on-say!! Where could my fee-on-say be!? (Seinfeld?!)
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you!
:)
Congratulations! How very exciting! And what a lovely way to propose. What a gorgeous ring too! Can't wait to hear all about your wedding plans.
ReplyDeleteSophie x
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! Congratulations! That's so beautiful! It reminds me of my moment. Life can be pretty great sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI am late to the party - but CONGRATULATIONS!!!
ReplyDeleteSo romantic!!
I hope that you are off being in blissful engaged-ness, but do come back soon!
xo
So happy for your both, Phil! You deserve much love and happiness. Have a very merry Christmas together.xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful and exciting!
ReplyDeleteWishing you both many many years of happiness ahead.
Congratulations!
xx