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ugadevil
03-11-2008, 05:42 PM
I mentioned in another thread yesterday that I was planning on proposing last night. Well, I thought I'd let everyone know that everything went as planned and she said yes!!!!!!!!! I proposed during the fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom in Disney World (site of many of our initial dates) and she was completely surprised. The future Mrs. Ugadevil has been receiving phone calls and texts messages all day with people wishing us congratulations. People around us were cheering and taking pictures and a good time was had by all. I've got some pictures that I'll probably try and attach to this thread later on. Even though Duke lost to UNC, this is still the best Spring Break ever:D .
DukePA
03-11-2008, 05:46 PM
Congratulations and best wishes!!!
hc5duke
03-11-2008, 05:50 PM
another one bites the dust... I mean, grats!
billybreen
03-11-2008, 05:50 PM
Congrats! That's awesome.
Channing
03-11-2008, 06:10 PM
Mazel Tov!! will you be getting married at the UGA chapel?
CameronBornAndBred
03-11-2008, 06:21 PM
Congrats! Best of luck, just remember, you are wrong. Always.:D
ugadevil
03-11-2008, 06:27 PM
Mazel Tov!! will you be getting married at the UGA chapel?

Haha. Seeing as how the waiting list to get in to the chapel is now about two years, I doubt we'll be having it there. However, she is from Athens and her dad is a professor, so somewhere on campus is possibility. My department graduation will be taking place in the chapel.
DukieInKansas
03-11-2008, 06:29 PM
Congratulations. May you have many wonderful years full of laughter, joy, and love.
Channing
03-11-2008, 06:38 PM
Haha. Seeing as how the waiting list to get in to the chapel is now about two years, I doubt we'll be having it there. However, she is from Athens and her dad is a professor, so somewhere on campus is possibility. My department graduation will be taking place in the chapel.

ahh - fantastic. I attended a wedding on herty field last October. It was about 60 degrees and a perfect setting! As long as East/West does the catering :)
dukegirlinsc
03-11-2008, 06:45 PM
Congrats! What a cute story!
Lavabe
03-11-2008, 07:01 PM
Congrats!!!

Mazel Tov ... AGAIN!!!

So... what was her reaction to the ring?

Even if you can't get the Chapel, you certainly have a good selection of caterers in Athens.

CHEERS!!!
Lavabe
TillyGalore
03-11-2008, 08:04 PM
Congratulations ugadevil!

May you have a long wonderful life with the future Mrs. ugadevil!
CathyCA
03-11-2008, 08:25 PM
Congratulations and much happiness to both of you always!
DevilAlumna
03-11-2008, 08:35 PM
Huzzah!!

Congrats to you and the future Mrs. UGADevil. Best wishes for a long and successful marriage!

I second Lavabe's question -- what'd she think of the ring? Are all her friends jealous?! :D


Now comes her stressful time -- planning the wedding. A couple suggestions from a recent bride:

1) Determine the budget (and sources of funding) FIRST! Stick to the plan as much as possible for the big stuff (location, food), as the little stuff is hard to budget for, and adds up quickly, particularly at the last minute.

2) For you, the groom-to-be, let her know how much/little you want to be involved in the decision-making, but if there are areas you really feel strongly about, make it clear you want to be involved there.

3) Lastly, respect how much she wants your input on decisions, whether you think it's important or not. She may *really* want to know what your thoughts are on flowers or colors or frosting flavors, some detail you may otherwise find trivial. It never hurts to have an opinion (and if you don't, make sure you fake it to match with hers), just in case you're asked about it. ;)
ugadevil
03-11-2008, 09:53 PM
Now comes her stressful time -- planning the wedding. A couple suggestions from a recent bride:

1) Determine the budget (and sources of funding) FIRST! Stick to the plan as much as possible for the big stuff (location, food), as the little stuff is hard to budget for, and adds up quickly, particularly at the last minute.

2) For you, the groom-to-be, let her know how much/little you want to be involved in the decision-making, but if there are areas you really feel strongly about, make it clear you want to be involved there.

3) Lastly, respect how much she wants your input on decisions, whether you think it's important or not. She may *really* want to know what your thoughts are on flowers or colors or frosting flavors, some detail you may otherwise find trivial. It never hurts to have an opinion (and if you don't, make sure you fake it to match with hers), just in case you're asked about it. ;)

Thanks for the advice. I'm hoping that I get a lot of say in the Honeymoon:)

I've attached some pictures from the event.
Lavabe
03-11-2008, 10:02 PM
Thanks for the advice. I'm hoping that I get a lot of say in the Honeymoon:)

I've attached some pictures from the event.

Nice photos, uga. By chance, got a closer one of the ring?

DA's advice is rock solid. Two words that will get you through a lot of the planning are ...

YES DEAR!!

Cheers,
Lavabe
billybreen
03-11-2008, 10:25 PM
Nice photos, uga. By chance, got a closer one of the ring?

DA's advice is rock solid. Two words that will get you through a lot of the planning are ...

YES DEAR!!

That wasn't quite good enough for me. Wedding preparations were a tight rope -- my wife is pretty indecisive, so she wanted my feedback on every decision. She would bust me for placating her and not contributing to the process if I said "Yes, dear." But on the flip side, I couldn't become emotionally attached to any opinions if they deviated from hers.

In short, I'm thrilled to be through the wedding part and into the married part. :)
devildeac
03-11-2008, 11:35 PM
CONGRATULATIONS (he shouted). With what beers did you celebrate the occasion:D ? Never forget the 3 most important words your bride-to-be will ALWAYS want to hear(after I love you, of course):















Let's eat out!
DevilAlumna
03-12-2008, 02:30 AM
my wife is pretty indecisive, so she wanted my feedback on every decision.

Not really an issue for me. :D

If UgaDevil encounters this, perhaps he can umm, ... encourage! his lovely fiancee to use these choices and decisionmaking opportunities as a way to become closer to her mother/MIL/sister/SIL/bridesmaid/any other woman even remotely more interested.
DukeDevil
03-12-2008, 09:15 AM
May you die in bed at the age of 94 shot through the heart by a jealous lover!
EarlJam
03-12-2008, 09:16 AM
UgaDevil,

Congratulations!

Here's wishing the very best to you and the lucky girl!

A good way to start this new chapter would be a Duke ACC and NCAA Championship, no?

Again, huge congratulations!

-EarlJam
pamtar
03-12-2008, 09:53 AM
Congrats!

She's a lucky gal!
blublood
03-12-2008, 02:23 PM
Congrats!! This is such an exciting time.

As far as wedding planning goes, to rip off a phrase from an article I read, do not ever be lured into making the mistake of saying that you don't care what napkins are at the table or how many chairs are in the room. You care. You care very much.
billybreen
03-12-2008, 02:26 PM
If UgaDevil encounters this, perhaps he can umm, ... encourage! his lovely fiancee to use these choices and decisionmaking opportunities as a way to become closer to her mother/MIL/sister/SIL/bridesmaid/any other woman even remotely more interested.

That wasn't an option, sadly. No family lives within 800 miles, so it was up to us. Others are probably in an easier situation.
SouthgateWindsor
03-12-2008, 03:50 PM
Congratulations!
ugadevil
03-12-2008, 03:53 PM
Nice photos, uga. By chance, got a closer one of the ring?



I finally was able to take some pics of the ring. If these aren't very big, I'd be happy to e-mail pictures to anyone who's interested.
TillyGalore
03-12-2008, 04:03 PM
I finally was able to take some pics of the ring. If these aren't very big, I'd be happy to e-mail pictures to anyone who's interested.

The ring is beautiful!
Lavabe
03-12-2008, 04:27 PM
I finally was able to take some pics of the ring. If these aren't very big, I'd be happy to e-mail pictures to anyone who's interested.

Nice work ... it's nice to see the result of that thread about the search for the ring.

Cheers,
Lavabe
DevilAlumna
03-12-2008, 05:25 PM
Ooh, gorgeous! Love the channel diamonds, and the 4-prong setting.

(Insure, insure, insure!)
dukegirlinsc
03-12-2008, 07:41 PM
Thanks for the advice. I'm hoping that I get a lot of say in the Honeymoon:)

I've attached some pictures from the event.

Thanks for making me cry. :(

Just kidding, but it's awesome that you have pictures to document the whole thing. I woulda never thought of that! Congrats once again.
Latta6970
03-12-2008, 07:54 PM
Congratulations. I have one word for you, "prenuptial". :D

My second wife and I went to Europe for 17 days two years ago on our honeymoon. My mom (a Georgia native) loves telling everyone she spent her honeymoon in Rome. She always neglects to tell everyone it was Rome Georgia. So I had to one up her and spend a few days in Italy and 6 other countries.

"I finally was able to take some pics of the ring. If these aren't very big, I'd be happy to e-mail pictures to anyone who's interested."

Nice ring, but why are you wearing it and did anyone ever tell you, you have some really feminine hands? LOL! Seriously Congratulations UGA!