AeriellDawn
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- May 4, 2008
I've been debating starting a PJ for some time- it just seems so early to me. Even though I'm sure the time will fly, I hope I'm not jumping the gun! I just hope that through this I can find an outlet for all those crazy ideas and thoughts running through my head.
Now without further adieu!
A little bit about us:
My name is Aeriell, I'm 23 and I live in WV. I'm a culinarian and I primarily like to decorate cakes!
My FH is Mike, he's 22, and he moved here from New Orleans after Katrina hit. He's still a culinary student and enjoys cooking French cuisine!
How we met:
We met when Mike came up here to attend culinary school in January 2006. I was just about to graduate the culinary program and had just gotten on my feet after a rough breakup from a long relationship. I had just gotten comfortable with being a single girl and everything and then here he comes and ruins it!
As soon as we met, sparks flew and we couldn't stop thinking about one another.
He had bothered one of our instructors so much about any little details about me that she was almost crazy! He insisted that anytime I was in the culinary labs that she call him so he could come see me. She eventually got so fed up that she game me *his* number and told me "For the love of God, just call the poor boy". I did two days later and we went out that night. We've been together ever since!
The Engagement!
Mike had been dropping heavy hints of jewelry shortly after I graduated. We were planning a trip to WDW so I was sure he would ask then. The trip comes and I'm so excited I could pop! Not just because of possible popping-question-ness but because this was the first trip to Disney I had gone on since I was a little girl. The very first day we went to the Magic Kingdom. It was a beautiful morning and as Mike led me to the wishing well by the castle, my heart skipped beats. He gave me a coin and bade me close my eyes and make a wish. I did- with the biggest smile on my face ever. When I opened them, there before me Mike held a ring. A plain, silvery, slightly heart-shaped ring. Not even a promise ring, just a plain band. I was, in a word, non-plussed. I smiled still and told him it was lovely, even though I was just a *touch* disappointed.
We had made an ADR for Chefs de France since we both enjoy French cuisine so much. I had been looking forward to this very much and since the ring incident- I had no clue as to what was to come.
On the day of our ADR rain threatened, but we walked Epcot for a while anyway. After we rode Soarin', we headed into World Showcase. I wanted to catch the Taiko drummers in the Japan pavillion but had lost my show schedule. Instead of popping into a gift shop to get one, Mike ran all the way over there to find the times. Little did I know...
There came a mighty downpour and we headed back to WL to rest a bit and primp for dinner. The rain finally began to clear a bit by the time we needed to head back into the park. I was so happy since we had really wanted to see IllumiNations that night. We were seated promptly and served a delightful amuse bouche. From there we ordered our meals, enjoyed some wine, and chatted. We were seated in the corner table by the windows in the front of the restaurant so we were able to people-watch as well. It was fantastic and I would have always treasured the evening for just that.
And then we ordered dessert.
The maitre d' came out and served us champagne, a nice perk I attributed to making our reservation so far in advance. And then out come our waiter, carrying a plate that looked like sea glass. I could see him from where I sat, and watched as he come closer. What I didn't see was the waitstaff all gathering to watch...
Our waiter came to our table with the sea-glass plate which I soon saw was topped with a spun-sugar dome. As he set it in front of me, I got a better look: mustard seeds and flower petals decorated the plate along with pristine berries and jewel-like pieces of diced fruit. Beneath the dome on a little white pedastle was the most beautiful diamond ring. I started to cry and the restaurant fell silent. Mike took the ring from the pedastle and got on one knee beside me. The people passing by the windows outside stopped to look. He look at me and smiled, hands shaking just a little, and said "Aeriell- I love you so much, honey. Will you please be my wife?"
All that I could manage to do was to cry and nod as he put the ring on my finger, and then give him the biggest hug I could manage! The restaurant erupted into cheers and once we left, Mike got many pats on the back from random guys and I got many congratulations!
We were able to watch IllumiNations; it was the best ever.
Well! I think that's enough for right now! Thanks for reading and I'll soon be posting more planning goodness!
Now without further adieu!
A little bit about us:
My name is Aeriell, I'm 23 and I live in WV. I'm a culinarian and I primarily like to decorate cakes!
My FH is Mike, he's 22, and he moved here from New Orleans after Katrina hit. He's still a culinary student and enjoys cooking French cuisine!
How we met:
We met when Mike came up here to attend culinary school in January 2006. I was just about to graduate the culinary program and had just gotten on my feet after a rough breakup from a long relationship. I had just gotten comfortable with being a single girl and everything and then here he comes and ruins it!
As soon as we met, sparks flew and we couldn't stop thinking about one another.He had bothered one of our instructors so much about any little details about me that she was almost crazy! He insisted that anytime I was in the culinary labs that she call him so he could come see me. She eventually got so fed up that she game me *his* number and told me "For the love of God, just call the poor boy". I did two days later and we went out that night. We've been together ever since!
The Engagement!
Mike had been dropping heavy hints of jewelry shortly after I graduated. We were planning a trip to WDW so I was sure he would ask then. The trip comes and I'm so excited I could pop! Not just because of possible popping-question-ness but because this was the first trip to Disney I had gone on since I was a little girl. The very first day we went to the Magic Kingdom. It was a beautiful morning and as Mike led me to the wishing well by the castle, my heart skipped beats. He gave me a coin and bade me close my eyes and make a wish. I did- with the biggest smile on my face ever. When I opened them, there before me Mike held a ring. A plain, silvery, slightly heart-shaped ring. Not even a promise ring, just a plain band. I was, in a word, non-plussed. I smiled still and told him it was lovely, even though I was just a *touch* disappointed.
We had made an ADR for Chefs de France since we both enjoy French cuisine so much. I had been looking forward to this very much and since the ring incident- I had no clue as to what was to come.
On the day of our ADR rain threatened, but we walked Epcot for a while anyway. After we rode Soarin', we headed into World Showcase. I wanted to catch the Taiko drummers in the Japan pavillion but had lost my show schedule. Instead of popping into a gift shop to get one, Mike ran all the way over there to find the times. Little did I know...
There came a mighty downpour and we headed back to WL to rest a bit and primp for dinner. The rain finally began to clear a bit by the time we needed to head back into the park. I was so happy since we had really wanted to see IllumiNations that night. We were seated promptly and served a delightful amuse bouche. From there we ordered our meals, enjoyed some wine, and chatted. We were seated in the corner table by the windows in the front of the restaurant so we were able to people-watch as well. It was fantastic and I would have always treasured the evening for just that.
And then we ordered dessert.
The maitre d' came out and served us champagne, a nice perk I attributed to making our reservation so far in advance. And then out come our waiter, carrying a plate that looked like sea glass. I could see him from where I sat, and watched as he come closer. What I didn't see was the waitstaff all gathering to watch...
Our waiter came to our table with the sea-glass plate which I soon saw was topped with a spun-sugar dome. As he set it in front of me, I got a better look: mustard seeds and flower petals decorated the plate along with pristine berries and jewel-like pieces of diced fruit. Beneath the dome on a little white pedastle was the most beautiful diamond ring. I started to cry and the restaurant fell silent. Mike took the ring from the pedastle and got on one knee beside me. The people passing by the windows outside stopped to look. He look at me and smiled, hands shaking just a little, and said "Aeriell- I love you so much, honey. Will you please be my wife?"
All that I could manage to do was to cry and nod as he put the ring on my finger, and then give him the biggest hug I could manage! The restaurant erupted into cheers and once we left, Mike got many pats on the back from random guys and I got many congratulations!
We were able to watch IllumiNations; it was the best ever.
Well! I think that's enough for right now! Thanks for reading and I'll soon be posting more planning goodness!
to you & welcome to the boards 
I guess they just don't appreciate a really bold bride!
Can't wait to hear more of your plans.
