This is magnuspegasus's Chocolate Wedding!

That's when Matthew proposed to me. He popped the question on the beach on Galveston Island in Texas. I love how he did things! First he asked my father for permission to marry me. Then we decided that we were going to take a trip to Houston for the weekend. It just so happened that we both ended up having the whole week off from work, so we were able to stay longer.

When we got home, we told my parents (even though they both already knew) and they couldn't be happier, or more supportive! We told my bother, sister-in-law (she's taking our engagement photos), and my nephews, and they were all thrilled!

The meeting of the families at the engagement party went well. Everyone seemed to get along with everyone, so that's a plus.

So far, I have had a wonderful time with this planning stuff. It has only been about 6 weeks that I've been planning, and already I have the church and the reception venue booked, I have ordered my dress, and bought my shoes.