Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Dum, Dum, Da Dum!
All right, all right! I've got it! People want to know!
As many of you may have heard, I went and agreed to get myself hitched. :)
Those of you who I don't ever speak to but you keep tabs on me through this blog (I don't believe there are many of you, but who knows) may well be a little surprised. Yes, I realize that I have not once ever mentioned having a boyfriend on this blog. I like to keep my love life excessively private, but there are some things that we all have to share eventually.
Some background information: His name is Scott Shaddock, and we met at the liquor store I worked at for the last two summers. If you look at my blog archives in August 2005 and 2004, you'll find two entries that mention the only two dates I've had since grade nine. Those were both with Scott. I more-or-less dumped him after the first-first date (August 2004) so that I could be free to "do my own thing" in my first year of university, but unfortunately, all I really discovered was that all other guys are divided into two groups: jerks, and the unavailable. In summer 2005, Scott no longer worked at the liquor store, but at the end of August he came in for a visit and asked me out again for a second-first date. That time it stuck, with some prompting from Carling - I'm sure she'll mention it at the wedding. At first, I was a big commitment 'fraidy-cat, but Scott was patient and wonderful and romantic as all-get-out, until eventually I had no choice at all but to realize I was completely head-over-heels in love with him, much as I tried to deny it. Once I gave in, things only got better every day.
Now, to cover the engagement part you're all so antsy over, I've created a little engagement FAQ.
When and where did he do it? He proposed exactly one week before our one year anniversary, on Tuesday, August 15th, 2006 at a restaurant in Kensington called Muse. It's where we had our first-first date.
Did he get down on one knee? No, and thank god. I would've been all right with the one knee trick if we'd been completely alone together, but not in public. Besides, it's not really his style.
What kind of ring is it? It's a Birks solitaire engagement ring in white gold. The diamond is nearly flawless and is just under half a carate. There is also a small saphire (my favourite non-diamond stone!) just in front of the diamond. I love the whole thing. It's perfect.
How much is the ring worth? I have no idea, nor do I want to know. Sorry, I'm a traditional girl.
Did you know he was going to propose before he did? Yes and no. He surprised the hell outta me by coming home from his out-of-town job four days earlier than I expected him, but I didn't start to get suspicious until after we arrived at the restaurant. By then, he was acting a little funny, though I couldn't put my finger on it. Shortly before he proposed, I said something kind of cocky and he called me a brat, as per our usual conversation. When I jokingly inquired, "Sorry, are we on the rocks now?" he replied, "You have no idea." I had no doubt he was going to propose after that.
Did anything funny happen? Yes, actually. While I was in the bathroom, Scott slyly placed the ring box under my serviette on the table so when I sat back down and put it on my lap, the ring would be sitting in front of me. However, as I was walking down the stairs to our table, our waiter moved the serviette to make room for our entrees and exposed the ring himself! Scott managed to very quickly snatch it back in put it in his pocket before I saw what had happened. He gave it to me for real not long after that.
Have you had an engagement party? Why wasn't I invited? We've actually had several engagement parties, most of them held in order for us to announce that we're engaged. The one official engagement party we've had was just a family affair. We also just had a pile of engagement photos taken and are anxiously waiting to see them developed.
Speaking of families, what do yours think of this? Scott's family is ecstatic for us, to be sure, and my family, to my knowledge is very happy for us as well. I know it took them a little bit of time to let the idea sink in, but I believe they're all very excited for us.
Have you planned any of the wedding yet? Yes and no. We haven't really made any official plans yet, but we've fantasized about a lot of things we want. The reason for the lack of official plans is that we need to book a reception hall first, and normally you can't do that before a year in advance. After we get the hall booked, we'll start rolling from there.
When are you getting hitched anyway? Our tentative date is July 26th, 2008. This is the summer after I graduate, which all concerned parties agree is a very good idea.
Am I invited? I have no idea. Are you a good friend or family member? If so, then yes, you will likely be invited. If you're a random blog hopper, then almost definitely no.
Awesome! I'm a friend or close family memeber. Can I be in the bridal party? Scott's groomsmen consist of his brother and several of his very close friends. I only have three bridesmaids in mind so far (Nockle, Carling, and Scott's sister, Jamie), so there is still probably one spot open. Start sucking up!
Will it be open bar? Hell no. Although we are adamant about everyone having an excellent time at our wedding, we're not about to hand out explicit invitations to get completely shit-faced. We've agreed it will likely be a twoonie bar of some description.
Can I come shopping for a wedding gown with you? Unless I call you "Nockle" or "Mum" then likely I will have to politely refuse this request (sorry Carling). Gown shopping etiquette requires that two or less people accompany the bride in order to keep the bridal shops neat and uncrowded. I may not do a whole lot of shopping anyway - I'm seriously considering having the gown custom made.
Are you going to change your name? Yep. In a couple years' time, I will introduce myself as Jackie Shaddock. Now, say that to yourself out loud. Isn't that just an awesome name with attitude?
Are you two going to live together before you get married? Most definitely. Current circumstances prevent us from living together now, but hopefully next year some time, we'll be able to get a place of our own.
Any other questions? Leave a comment!
As many of you may have heard, I went and agreed to get myself hitched. :)
Those of you who I don't ever speak to but you keep tabs on me through this blog (I don't believe there are many of you, but who knows) may well be a little surprised. Yes, I realize that I have not once ever mentioned having a boyfriend on this blog. I like to keep my love life excessively private, but there are some things that we all have to share eventually.
Some background information: His name is Scott Shaddock, and we met at the liquor store I worked at for the last two summers. If you look at my blog archives in August 2005 and 2004, you'll find two entries that mention the only two dates I've had since grade nine. Those were both with Scott. I more-or-less dumped him after the first-first date (August 2004) so that I could be free to "do my own thing" in my first year of university, but unfortunately, all I really discovered was that all other guys are divided into two groups: jerks, and the unavailable. In summer 2005, Scott no longer worked at the liquor store, but at the end of August he came in for a visit and asked me out again for a second-first date. That time it stuck, with some prompting from Carling - I'm sure she'll mention it at the wedding. At first, I was a big commitment 'fraidy-cat, but Scott was patient and wonderful and romantic as all-get-out, until eventually I had no choice at all but to realize I was completely head-over-heels in love with him, much as I tried to deny it. Once I gave in, things only got better every day.
Now, to cover the engagement part you're all so antsy over, I've created a little engagement FAQ.
When and where did he do it? He proposed exactly one week before our one year anniversary, on Tuesday, August 15th, 2006 at a restaurant in Kensington called Muse. It's where we had our first-first date.
Did he get down on one knee? No, and thank god. I would've been all right with the one knee trick if we'd been completely alone together, but not in public. Besides, it's not really his style.
What kind of ring is it? It's a Birks solitaire engagement ring in white gold. The diamond is nearly flawless and is just under half a carate. There is also a small saphire (my favourite non-diamond stone!) just in front of the diamond. I love the whole thing. It's perfect.
How much is the ring worth? I have no idea, nor do I want to know. Sorry, I'm a traditional girl.
Did you know he was going to propose before he did? Yes and no. He surprised the hell outta me by coming home from his out-of-town job four days earlier than I expected him, but I didn't start to get suspicious until after we arrived at the restaurant. By then, he was acting a little funny, though I couldn't put my finger on it. Shortly before he proposed, I said something kind of cocky and he called me a brat, as per our usual conversation. When I jokingly inquired, "Sorry, are we on the rocks now?" he replied, "You have no idea." I had no doubt he was going to propose after that.
Did anything funny happen? Yes, actually. While I was in the bathroom, Scott slyly placed the ring box under my serviette on the table so when I sat back down and put it on my lap, the ring would be sitting in front of me. However, as I was walking down the stairs to our table, our waiter moved the serviette to make room for our entrees and exposed the ring himself! Scott managed to very quickly snatch it back in put it in his pocket before I saw what had happened. He gave it to me for real not long after that.
Have you had an engagement party? Why wasn't I invited? We've actually had several engagement parties, most of them held in order for us to announce that we're engaged. The one official engagement party we've had was just a family affair. We also just had a pile of engagement photos taken and are anxiously waiting to see them developed.
Speaking of families, what do yours think of this? Scott's family is ecstatic for us, to be sure, and my family, to my knowledge is very happy for us as well. I know it took them a little bit of time to let the idea sink in, but I believe they're all very excited for us.
Have you planned any of the wedding yet? Yes and no. We haven't really made any official plans yet, but we've fantasized about a lot of things we want. The reason for the lack of official plans is that we need to book a reception hall first, and normally you can't do that before a year in advance. After we get the hall booked, we'll start rolling from there.
When are you getting hitched anyway? Our tentative date is July 26th, 2008. This is the summer after I graduate, which all concerned parties agree is a very good idea.
Am I invited? I have no idea. Are you a good friend or family member? If so, then yes, you will likely be invited. If you're a random blog hopper, then almost definitely no.
Awesome! I'm a friend or close family memeber. Can I be in the bridal party? Scott's groomsmen consist of his brother and several of his very close friends. I only have three bridesmaids in mind so far (Nockle, Carling, and Scott's sister, Jamie), so there is still probably one spot open. Start sucking up!
Will it be open bar? Hell no. Although we are adamant about everyone having an excellent time at our wedding, we're not about to hand out explicit invitations to get completely shit-faced. We've agreed it will likely be a twoonie bar of some description.
Can I come shopping for a wedding gown with you? Unless I call you "Nockle" or "Mum" then likely I will have to politely refuse this request (sorry Carling). Gown shopping etiquette requires that two or less people accompany the bride in order to keep the bridal shops neat and uncrowded. I may not do a whole lot of shopping anyway - I'm seriously considering having the gown custom made.
Are you going to change your name? Yep. In a couple years' time, I will introduce myself as Jackie Shaddock. Now, say that to yourself out loud. Isn't that just an awesome name with attitude?
Are you two going to live together before you get married? Most definitely. Current circumstances prevent us from living together now, but hopefully next year some time, we'll be able to get a place of our own.
Any other questions? Leave a comment!
