While I was busy travelling across the country, I became a member of an elite group – MOB – otherwise known as the Mother of the Bride. Melissa and Ryan are officially engaged! I knew that they had ordered a ring about the time I left on my adventures but it arrived while I was gone but it now nicely sitting on her finger. When I asked why they didn’t have an “official” engagement date, she said that after all the personal care (cutting food, helping her dress, toileting etc) that Ryan had to provide while she was in her two casts, she didn’t feel they needed to do something extra in order to celebrate. Besides that, she has never been able to keep a secret so when the package arrived, she had to open it. If they have made it this far, I believe they are set for life.
She has decided she wanted to get married at Chateau Lake Louise next May – probably the long weekend. It will be cheaper if they choose a weekday rather than a weekend so that is probably the route they are going.
While John was living in Vancouver, was doing a gemology course and he recommended Blue Nile as having good prices for the quality so they followed his recommendations.
Her ring is quite pretty – she got a cushion cut diamond about ½ carat on a platinum band. It suits her hand nicely. I had never heard about cushion cut until she and Ryan showed me the website where they bought the ring but I think they made an excellent choice.
I guess the next few months are going to be rather chaotic. Appararently she already has her spreadsheets and plans. Wish me luck!
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