Engaged, finally

[pOrk]

Just wanted to let all my friends here know that I finally asked her, and her answer was yes. I hired a photographer for the proposal and included a link. Lisa and I have been together for just over 6 years now.

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/p833633941

[RanJer]

Congrats man.. I take it you did this while in FL.. Should've done it where Jaws pops outta the water...

[Car Guy]

Congrats...!!! :dance

[Flicktitty]

Congrats man!

[Holeshot]

Congratulations !

[WhatsADSM]

Big congrats!!!

[pOrk]

Congrats man.. I take it you did this while in FL.. Should've done it where Jaws pops outta the water...

Yup, place is called Sarasota Jungle Gardens. We went there two years ago and had such a fantastic time I couldn't think of a better place to ask.

I think I have had 2 or 3 people say the same thing about Jaws, haha.

Thanks guys :)

[xxtremeteam]

congrats man

[Breecher_7]

Congrats Man, Was wondering how long it was gonna take! You were asking about jewlery stores quiet a while ago!!! :thumbsup

So uh, whens the bachelor Party? :alcoholic

[BOSS LX]

Congrats Eric! Congrats on marrying way out of your league!:thumbsup

[OxmanWI]

Congrats!

[70 cutlass 442]

congrats. id PIIHB

[michelle]

Congratulations!!

I have to say, that is a very awesome idea! Sure beats the proposal from Adam. Haha. (:

[DirtyMax]

Congrats. So was the photog shooting incognito until the time was right?

[Korndogg]

congrats man!!!

[HRSEPLA]

Congratulations! :banana

[GRAMPS SS]

congrats eric,,,,happy for ya both

[GRAMPS SS]

congrats man, was wondering how long it was gonna take! You were asking about jewlery stores quiet a while ago!!! :thumbsup

so uh, whens the bachelor party? :alcoholic

road trip......silk

[97z2801ss]

Congrats eric that is awesome!!!!

whose throwing the bachlor party?

[pOrk]

Congrats Eric! Congrats on marrying way out of league!:thumbsup

No doubt about it :rolf:thumbsup


Congrats. So was the photog shooting incognito until the time was right?

Yup, Lisa commented on the photographers gear soon after we got to the park. She was pretty surprised when she learned he was there for her.


Thanks again everyone, will let you all know when the party / wedding is. Looks like it will be spring after next.

[Voodoo Chick]

Congratulations, and all the best you and your lady! The pictures are so nice, you look like a very happy couple!! :)

[WickedSix]

congrats eric :thumbsup awesome to hear

[Nick]

That's friggin' awesome, man! Congrats! That's a really cool idea about hiring the photog to capture the moments.

[LIZMO]

aww how romantic! congratulations!!

[lordairgtar]

Congrats dude. Nice setting.

[Yooformula]

nice job eric! congrats!

[awsomeears]

Congrats man :thumbsup

That's very sweet/unique to have a photo shoot when that's happening and she had no clue.

:thumbsup

[Prince Valiant]

Congratulations Eric! Now, get her to say the formal "I do's" before she comes to her senses!

[srt4eh]

congrats!

[00SoSlow]

congrats man, wish the best for you both!

[GHOSST]

Congrats Eric!!!!!!!!!!!

[dr doom]

Congrats bud!

[SSDude]

Congratulations :thumbsup

[Waver]

congrats man...I guess there is hope for us ugly guys lol.

[b4mytm]

Congratulations!!!
I'm very happy for you both!!

[Poncho]

I just watched the entire slideshow, thats really beautiful. Amazing amount of thought, and the buildup was really amazing. Now that moment is captured. Congrats to you both.

[Silver350]

Congradulations Eric! Very nice photos and great idea to capture the moment on film.

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

Congrads Eric. Good luck and have fun

[jbiscuit]

congrats Bro!

[PureSound15]

Hey congrats man!

I'm in florida right now... but not planning on taking that kind of plunge while we're here :)

[That_Guy]

road trip......silk


CONGRATS PORK!!!


nothing says im getting married like going to a full nude full alcohol strip club

[ND4SPD]

Congrats!

[Cutlass Queen]

Congrats! What a beautiful place to propose!

[Todd Z]

Congrats dude!

[94greenbandit]

Congrats

[Crawlin]

Man... that's incredible!! Such a neat idea and awesome photo slideshow to save for a very long time!!!

Congrats man!

[946speedz]

its about damn time pork. congrats man.......

[DocDave]

Congrats Eric! Never heard of a photographer for the proposal; cool idea.

[1BadBytch]

Congrats!

[nismodave]

Too bad, man. My condolences.

[johnny--2k]

congrats Eric! Silk FTW!!!!

[73Dustr]

Congrats Eric! :banana1:

[pOrk]

Thanks for all the comments / wishes guys. I have been pretty busy since I got back in town, leaving for Iowa tomorrow so I apologize for not getting back to anyone.

[Reverend Cooper]

very good job my man

[WilliamZ]

Great idea! Congrats!!

[u_say_go]

classy! very cool idea to have the photographer there.
congrats

[Stangman98]

Congrats

[hrsp]

Congrats!!! having a photographer is awesome...

[Feature Pony]

Congrats!!

[FourEyedFord]

Congrats dude!

[pOrk]

Thanks again guys. After looking into this wedding stuff, I ain't going to be able to afford it anytime soon. Holy crap, its buy a house or get married. Seems like an easy decision to me

[michelle]

Thanks again guys. After looking into this wedding stuff, I ain't going to be able to afford it anytime soon. Holy crap, its buy a house or get married. Seems like an easy decision to me

That's the same decision Adam and I are making. I can't see spending so much for one day. I'd be up for Vegas or a destination wedding if both sides of the family would agree.

[pOrk]

That's the same decision Adam and I are making. I can't see spending so much for one day. I'd be up for Vegas or a destination wedding if both sides of the family would agree.

Thats what I was leaning towards to avoi the rediculous expense of feeding 100 people that I don't care for. Her family is huge and don't have the time of day for us, why do we need to invite them? But its her day so I don't have much say in it.

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

Thats what I was leaning towards to avoi the rediculous expense of feeding 100 people that I don't care for. Her family is huge and don't have the time of day for us, why do we need to invite them? But its her day so I don't have much say in it.

Hahhaa.

Seems as if that just happened to me. I think our total with the honeymoon to Vegas was a tad bit over $5k. That's real good compared to everything else out there.

[Prince Valiant]

Meg and I pulled of the ceremony (at a dog park) w/ pastor, flowers, decorations, reception hall (on a lake), dinner feeding 80 w/ three helper/servers (helped set-up/take down), open bar w/ top shelf mixed drinks/beer/etc, cake, desert bar, DJ, dress, all for a touch under 5G. Fortunately both the bartenders and the photographer (thanks andy!) were free which helped keep it from going over 6.

[letsrunem]

Very cool man. And that's awesome you have all the pics to remember it!

[Yeehaw]

congrats!!

[Goat Roper]

I missed this the first time around, congrats! Are those pictures still up because my browser just sat and spooled when I went to look..

[SlowStee]

Very much so AWESOME Eric! :thumbsup

[wrath]

We're going to have a small "wedding party". It's the best part of a poor economy, you can get away with a lot as pretentious doesn't pay. Not going to have a giant wedding, going to do it at dajusticeopeace. ~100 people at $28/plate with open bar for six hours of retardedness. We only invited direct family through cousins and up the bloodline. It'll be relatively cheap and hopefully people won't try to give us any money or gifts in this economy. We don't need any "house" crap and out of all of our relatives we probably need the money the least except a couple.

I suggest saving the "giant wedding extravaganza" for the future. Renew your vows or whatever. No sense in economic hardship for a three ring circus that isn't really about you anyway.

We have just under two months to find a house and close on it in order for my other half to be able to take advantage of the $8k free money homebuyer credit crap. I'm not eligible and once we're married she won't be eligible. It's funny though, the only houses that are selling are the ones that are going for 20% off original listing price. If you look at Trulia it paints a pretty picture.

[DirtyMax]

I missed this the first time around, congrats! Are those pictures still up because my browser just sat and spooled when I went to look..

It worked for me. Maybe it was just having a "moment".... they're really nice.





And Pork... no shame in waiting or going small. We did a very small wedding and it still cost a bundle. We too considered going away until everyone said they'd follow us... kinda defeated the purpose. Good luck whichever route you choose!

[lordairgtar]

Buy the house, screw the bid event. You can always go the party in a church hall and have some "relies" cook up the grub or do potluck. I seen a lot of weddings done like that when I was a member of my church in California.

[Voodoo Chick]

We got married at the courthouse.........then had a weird reception two weeks later. Strange memories, to say the least.....but, it was 12 years ago, so no big deal anymore, lol!

[pOrk]

I don't mind spending 5 grand, but I havent been able to come up with a number less then 3500 for JUST dinner. If dont invite ANY friends just family, the number is 92. And I am not inviting a few of my cousins.

I do appreciate the tips / advice you guys have to offer, it helps a ton and we still don't know what we want to do yet. Neither of us are real fancy people, so a fancy wedding isn't on our wish list to begin with.

[94greenbandit]

My wife and I moved into our house that we built and got married within a month of each other. It was fun stressful at the same time. Good luck with whatever you do

[Prince Valiant]

Go to Boston Market...we did. Great dinner, inexpensive prices. I think we payed ~ 21/plate, they brought servers, formal dinnerware and napkins, gave you numerous options for entrees and side dishes-we went with chicken 1/4's (to die for) and turkey slices, mashed potatoes, spinach casserole, vegetable medley, on and on and on. They set-up (including setting up the table ware), take down. VERY well done.

All under 1700 total for the 80 we fed.

BUT, you could go lower too depending on options...

[Anakonda69]

congrats eric. i was with my wife for 6 years before we got engaged. if you got the right person married life is good.