It is still so crazy to think that I am officially engaged to my best friend. This is something I feel like I dreamed about for a while now. Before the planning gets crazy, I want to reflect and share the perfectly Texan way Alex (with the help of my family) proposed (video is below!).
It all started with my mom wanting a family pic...I was instructed to wear a maxi dress. I thought it was odd, but didn't push it. When we arrived for Labor Day weekend, I was told that my parents had a surprise for Danielle and I. Again, odd, but I didn't question it since it was for both of us.
Little did I know this was all a lie, and Danielle was totally in on it. I finally made it to the top of the dock with help from my mom, As I waited in anticipation, my mom yells "This is something that you've been wanting for a looooong time!" I thought, could this be it?! Instead, I was un-blindfolded to see Alex and my brother-in-law holding fresh containers of none other than Blue Bell Ice Cream. Considering Blue Bell's comeback had been a hot topic in our household, I was pretty excited. Yet, something felt off.
As you see in the video, Alex had a different type of ice in his container. My face shows it all. Pure shock and joy all in one. I couldn't control the tears. I was so unbelievably happy, plus I was surrounded by my family which made it even sweeter.
I think these pictures perfectly show my facial expression when I realize what is actually happening.
After the tears cleared, we had to take rounds of photos. My mom and sister made a million signs and cute things to hold.
I'm so happy that I got to have this special experience with my family. I couldn't have been happier to have them all by our side during this exciting time.
I'll never forget this special tub of Cookies'n'Cream. It made this a truly Texan proposal for the books.
Now to get on to planning forever with this cutie.
Any wedding planning tips? Let me know in the comments below!
~Madi
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