Just back from Disney World and we're engaged! - The DIS Discussion Forums

soulmates · 08-13-2009, 08:17 AM

My DP and I have been together 3 years. This was her FIRST trip ever, to DW. I've been planning this for a year now. I decided around Valentines of this year, to surprise her with a ring at Disney. Being a girlie girl, I've never done this or even thought about doing this...however, this is 2009 and the rules have changed!!

I got some help w/ a friend/CM. After our first full day in the park, MK, we had dinner at Artist Point, at our resort Wilderness Lodge. I got ADR's for their signature SWEETHEART'S DINNER. It was AMAZING. We had an incredible waiter, IZZY, who was very attentive to us. We were seated by the window, and given personalized keepsake menus, along w/ disney champagne flutes. Once Izzy found out this was DP's first time, he spoiled her rotten. We were each given MICKEY EARS, glow tinkerbell clip ons and she got a certificate saying she was now a PRINCESS (which is a hoot, since she's SO not that kind of girl

) It was the gesture and we loved it. After an incredible meal, we changed clothes and headed over to the Polynesian to watch WISHES from the beach. That's where my friend the CM met me. DP had NO idea. She's told me, one day she wants to take me to Italy, as that's always been her dream...she loves the language. Knowing this, I waited till the fireworks started, got up and said, "Honey, why don't you stand up so we can take some pictures", she was thinking, WHY? They ARE fireworks, up in the sky, hello?

I finally convinced her to get up and my friend rushed over, grabbed my camera and took pictures. I got down on one knee and said in ITALIAN, "Christy, vorresti sposamari" which is Italian for, "Christy, will you marry me?" It was amazing. She said yes and we're planning a small intimate gathering Oct 9, 2010 and yes, we're honeymooning in DISNEY WORLD!!

Here is the video my friend made. I'm so happy, just wanted to share w/ fellow DISer's!

Chris

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EYfYwErSdM

MainStMandy · 08-13-2009, 08:27 AM

Aww congratulations!! I can't see the video at work but I'll definitely check it out when I get home!

soulmates · 08-13-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MainStMandy

Aww congratulations!! I can't see the video at work but I'll definitely check it out when I get home!

Thanks Mandy!! Who know's, by the time we get married, maybe YOU'LL be selling those wedding boxes? If so, I'll gladly buy from you!

MegKate · 08-13-2009, 08:36 AM

Congrats to the both of you - what an awesome video too!

And I love October weddings - you're sure to have a beautiful one!! Congrats again!!!

teeny312 · 08-13-2009, 08:38 AM

How AMAZING! Congratulations!

pghloveswdw512 · 08-13-2009, 08:44 AM

Congratulations! I love the Italian and the fireworks. It sounds beautiful!

soulmates · 08-13-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pghloveswdw512

Congratulations! I love the Italian and the fireworks. It sounds beautiful!

Thank you so much, I wanted it to be something we'd always remember.

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Originally Posted by teeny312

How AMAZING! Congratulations!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by MegKate

Congrats to the both of you - what an awesome video too!

And I love October weddings - you're sure to have a beautiful one!! Congrats again!!!

Thank you, we're SO excited about Oct. Here in NC it will be GORGEOUS! And of course, perfect weather in Disney!

rpmdfw · 08-13-2009, 09:53 AM

Hi, Chris!

Nice to see you posting on the DFTW forum!

But why didn't you tell the story about the first Italian proposal that got ruined? THAT was a funny story!

Swmhc · 08-13-2009, 10:02 AM

Awww ! That is SO sweet !!! Congrats and welcome aboard. Can't wait to see your plans !

Cleofish · 08-13-2009, 10:12 AM

Congrats!!

soulmates · 08-13-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rpmdfw

Hi, Chris!

Nice to see you posting on the DFTW forum!

But why didn't you tell the story about the first Italian proposal that got ruined? THAT was a funny story!

Well, SINCE you brought that up....truth be told, I WROTE the proposal in the sand, guarded it with my life for 40 LONG minutes...and out of no where, some little grandmother wearing her trusty fanny bag walks ALL the way over to where we are, bypassing ALL the rest of the beach. She steps RIGHT ontop of my propsal, and does her version of "The Twist", looks me right in the eye and says, "Oh my god, I just LOVE this sand beneath my toes" and walks off. I was sick, literally sick! Thanks for bringing that up again Rob, such a sweetie!

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Originally Posted by Swmhc

Awww ! That is SO sweet !!! Congrats and welcome aboard. Can't wait to see your plans !

Thank you SO much!

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Originally Posted by Cleofish

Congrats!!

Thank you!

rpmdfw · 08-13-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by soulmates

Well, SINCE you brought that up....truth be told, I WROTE the proposal in the sand, guarded it with my life for 40 LONG minutes...and out of no where, some little grandmother wearing her trusty fanny bag walks ALL the way over to where we are, bypassing ALL the rest of the beach. She steps RIGHT ontop of my propsal, and does her version of "The Twist", looks me right in the eye and says, "Oh my god, I just LOVE this sand beneath my toes" and walks off. I was sick, literally sick! Thanks for bringing that up again Rob, such a sweetie!

But it's funny! And it was better when you told the story in person and showed us how the grandma danced.

soulmates · 08-13-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rpmdfw

But it's funny! And it was better when you told the story in person and showed us how the grandma danced.

The more you get to know me, you'll find that I LOVE to tell my crazy stories. I have friends who can't wait to do lunch, so they can catch up on my "lastest" ones!!

Your right, it's always funnier in person. I was showing one of my office friends exactly HOW Granny did it, he was rolling!!

Wish on a Star · 08-13-2009, 07:15 PM

congrats! I love October weddings!

mjshorses · 08-13-2009, 08:16 PM

Congratulations! You two must be soooo excited!

08-13-2009, 08:17 AM	#1
soulmates THIS October and our rings will match!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,448	Just back from Disney World and we're engaged! My DP and I have been together 3 years. This was her FIRST trip ever, to DW. I've been planning this for a year now. I decided around Valentines of this year, to surprise her with a ring at Disney. Being a girlie girl, I've never done this or even thought about doing this...however, this is 2009 and the rules have changed!! I got some help w/ a friend/CM. After our first full day in the park, MK, we had dinner at Artist Point, at our resort Wilderness Lodge. I got ADR's for their signature SWEETHEART'S DINNER. It was AMAZING. We had an incredible waiter, IZZY, who was very attentive to us. We were seated by the window, and given personalized keepsake menus, along w/ disney champagne flutes. Once Izzy found out this was DP's first time, he spoiled her rotten. We were each given MICKEY EARS, glow tinkerbell clip ons and she got a certificate saying she was now a PRINCESS (which is a hoot, since she's SO not that kind of girl ) It was the gesture and we loved it. After an incredible meal, we changed clothes and headed over to the Polynesian to watch WISHES from the beach. That's where my friend the CM met me. DP had NO idea. She's told me, one day she wants to take me to Italy, as that's always been her dream...she loves the language. Knowing this, I waited till the fireworks started, got up and said, "Honey, why don't you stand up so we can take some pictures", she was thinking, WHY? They ARE fireworks, up in the sky, hello? I finally convinced her to get up and my friend rushed over, grabbed my camera and took pictures. I got down on one knee and said in ITALIAN, "Christy, vorresti sposamari" which is Italian for, "Christy, will you marry me?" It was amazing. She said yes and we're planning a small intimate gathering Oct 9, 2010 and yes, we're honeymooning in DISNEY WORLD!! Here is the video my friend made. I'm so happy, just wanted to share w/ fellow DISer's! Chris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EYfYwErSdM __________________

08-13-2009, 08:27 AM	#2
MainStMandy The Diser Formerly known as Agotta Does that make me crazy? Food must not touch! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 5,727	Aww congratulations!! I can't see the video at work but I'll definitely check it out when I get home! __________________ Our Wild DFTW and Honeymoon PTR!

08-13-2009, 08:36 AM	#4
MegKate knows that the best part of her wedding was the fact that Stitch was there!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Caribou, Maine (originally Worcester, MA) Posts: 1,702	Congrats to the both of you - what an awesome video too! And I love October weddings - you're sure to have a beautiful one!! Congrats again!!! __________________ Married 10-12-09 at Sea Breeze Point, Reception at Atlantic Dance Hall and Dessert Party at UK Lower. "Also cute and fluffy!" DH (35) Me(28) Aurora Bugaboo Ty Apollo Stipey the Fish MY PJ can be found here!, Facebook me! My Wedding Website http://megandrobatdisney.weddingwindow.com/ WDW - 1991, 1993, 2000, 2001(Contemporary), 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 (Pop) WDL - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 Our Wedding/Honeymoon - October 8-20 (POFQ)

08-13-2009, 08:38 AM	#5
teeny312 Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 22	How AMAZING! Congratulations! __________________

08-13-2009, 09:53 AM	#8
rpmdfw I feel similarly about the cha-cha, electric slide, and mambo #5 Bridezilla, Groomzilla and Gayzilla all rolled into one Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ocoee, FL Posts: 6,305	Hi, Chris! Nice to see you posting on the DFTW forum! But why didn't you tell the story about the first Italian proposal that got ruined? THAT was a funny story! __________________ Big Fat Gay Disney Wedding Thread

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08-13-2009, 08:44 AM	#6
pghloveswdw512 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 161	Congratulations! I love the Italian and the fireworks. It sounds beautiful!

08-13-2009, 10:02 AM	#9
Swmhc DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 829	Awww ! That is SO sweet !!! Congrats and welcome aboard. Can't wait to see your plans ! __________________ ~Tony and Shelli~YC Gazebo~08/01/07~

08-13-2009, 10:12 AM	#10
Cleofish Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: County Durham, UK Posts: 166	Congrats!! __________________ Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things… and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. Walt Disney Meet The Family: Me (25) DF (25) DBunny Simba (3) DDog Polly (2) Kirsten & Matt - Planning our DFTW August 2011

08-13-2009, 07:15 PM	#14
Wish on a Star DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrisburg PA Posts: 730	congrats! I love October weddings! __________________ My Humble PJ: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2098860

08-13-2009, 08:16 PM	#15
mjshorses Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 50	Congratulations! You two must be soooo excited! __________________

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