“Matthew and I lived in the same dorm our first semester at UNF.
I had a crush on him long before he even knew who I was…. “
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How we met
It was a chance encounter that would change the course of our lives. Living in the same honors dorm at UNF, Matthew and I got to know each other gradually. For me, it took a long time for him to even notice my existence, but he claims the moment he saw me, he knew he had to get to know me better. The close-knit atmosphere of our dorm made it challenging to form meaningful connections with individuals, rather than just being part of a large group.
Our shared Physics class was one place where we could occasionally intersect, although Matthew would often sit at the front and I’d be tucked away in the back. One day, fate intervened when he took my usual seat in class, claiming he needed tutoring due to his busy schedule preparing for Calculus exams. This sparked a series of interactions that eventually turned into Physics lessons from me to him.
As our friendship grew, one of our friends even asked if she could be our flower girl at our hypothetical wedding – an idea that left me laughing given how little I knew Matthew at the time! Little did we know, this chance encounter would blossom into something more significant.
Proposal preparation
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“When I went to get a ring, I told the jeweler her ring size
and they told me it would not be possible to resize the ring to fit her itsy bitsy fingers.
I was crushed..“
When I first learned about the photo shoot, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to propose to Meredith. I ran the idea by some family members and close friends, and their positive feedback convinced me to go ahead with it. As someone who loves spending time with Meredith, I was worried that proposing too early would ruin the surprise. So, I decided to keep my plan under wraps until the big day.
A few of my family members had already guessed that I might propose to her during the shoot, but I assured them that wasn’t the case – I just hadn’t asked for her father’s blessing yet (which I’d done a few days prior). Four days before the proposal, I finally got the ring. However, when I went to pick it up, the jeweler informed me that they wouldn’t be able to resize the ring to fit Meredith’s small fingers. I was devastated.
Panicked, I started searching for new rings immediately, involving my family in the hunt as they were visiting from out of town. We scoured jewelry stores until we finally found the perfect one two days later. On my way to the shoot, I picked up the ring, relieved that the ordeal was over.
My perfect proposal
“She shushed me and said, ”Matthew they are trying to take pictures.”
I smiled and then got down on one knee and asked Meredith to marry me :)”
As we wrapped up the photo shoot, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of nervous excitement. I had decided to leave the ring in my bag, fearing it would be too noticeable and give away the surprise. Thankfully, everything went according to plan, and just as the shoot was ending, I asked Alondra if she’d be okay with me popping the question. She gave me her full blessing, so I knew I had to act fast.
After the shoot, Meredith wanted to change out of her dress, which left me wondering how I could sneak away and retrieve the ring. Our little crew ended up heading back to our base camp, where Alondra noticed my growing unease. She cleverly suggested we get some shots of me holding the cake, which not only saved the day but also provided a great opportunity for us to capture some special moments. With the ring safely in hand, I followed them back outside and we snapped a few photos with the cake.
Alondra then asked if she could grab a few more shots of just the two of us. That’s when I started sharing some sweet memories from our early days together. Meredith playfully shushed me, reminding me that we were in the middle of taking pictures! With my heart full and my knees shaking slightly, I got down on one knee and asked Meredith to be my forever partner.
