I’M ENGAGED!!!!

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I’m engaged!!!!

My handsome gentleman asked me to marry him on Monday, and I said YES!!!

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

First off…I know a lot of you have been praying for us over the last two years, and so I just want to thank you for thinking of us, and sharing in this wonderful news!!!

It was truly the best day of my life.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

And if you’ll indulge me, I’d love to share with you how it happened. (And if you want to see a video of the proposal, I will have it posted on my Instagram stories tonight — @beauty.beyond.bones).

Let me start out by saying, I was TOTALLY SURPRISED. Truly. That’s not me just pretending to be surprised to make Steven feel good. No – I was completely blindsided.

To set the tone, if you’d like to turn on and listen to this song while you read the post, feel free! It is our song — in Tagalog — and it was playing during the proposal.

My handsome gentleman, Steven, asked me to marry him at his parent’s home in Jersey City. I thought I was meeting him there to go out to brunch with his family for his little niece’s third birthday.

It was my job to get the cake, and I thought I was LATE! My Uber hit traffic coming over from Manhattan and Steven told me that they were all waiting for me to go as soon as I got there! So I was rushing and trying to just slip inside without them noticing, put the cake in the fridge and not keep them waiting any longer than I thought I was! I mean, how could I keep a little sweetie pie waiting to go to her birthday party!!!

Steven texted me that he left the door unlocked and to just come in because he was helping his parents with something in the back.

So I stealthily try to sneak inside — I’m carrying the cake, and my birthday gift for his niece, and two other bags filled with groceries and things that I had brought for the birthday party — I’m juggling my coat — basically, I’m just a HOT MESS.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

So I open the door, and the first thing I noticed, were that there were flower petals and candles on the floor. And I thought to myself….Waaaaait a minute, that’s rather odddddd for a three year old’s birthday.

Then I heard our song (that you’re hopefully listening to right now) playing over the speakers.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

And then I looked up and saw my handsome gentleman standing across the room, all dressed up, smiling, watching me enter the room. And the path of rose petals and candles led right to him.

And that’s when I knew…this was the moment I have been dreaming of.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

And that’s also the moment, that I was so overcome with joyful emotion, that — oh my gosh — I began sobbing. Like, almost wailing. hahah If you watch the video on Instagram, you can hear it, and see me trying to sneak inside. But I was sobbing. Ugly crying. Makeup all over the place. I was just so overcome with joy.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

Steven’s sweet 3 year old niece then met me with a beautiful red rose, and I walked over to my now-fiancé, and he shared such beautiful words with me, and asked me to spend forever with him!

But before doing so, he informed me, that not only was his entire family present — and filming the entire thing!! — but that my family was also present — Steven had set up a Zoom call with everyone on the laptop that he had placed strategically right in front of us — giving my entire family front row seats.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

And finding that out….queue the waterworks…I lost it again!!!

Everyone I love, all there, all witnessing our love and joy.

He bent down on one knee, presented me with the absolute most beautiful ring I have ever seen in my life, asked me to marry him, and I said YES!!

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

Y’all, I was shaking. Like, my hand was trembling when he put on the ring!!! My knees were weak. And I was so nervous and flustered that, when I bent down to kiss him, I missed his lips and kissed his EYE instead!! hahahah Oh my gosh.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

But it could not have been more perfect.

Steven did such an amazing job making it the most special day of my life…complete with asking me on 4/4…knowing that my favorite number is four 🙂

But what was so meaningful, was that both our families were there to witness it. Family is so important to both Steven and I, and to have everyone present — physically or virtually — it meant the world.

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

I am so grateful to be engaged to such an incredible man. On top of the nine years that I have known him as a friend, these past few months have demonstrated his remarkable character: How he will move mountains for his family, and is the most staunch support to the people in his life. His generosity, his compassion and love — I am one lucky girl.

So that’s my big news!

I’m engaged!!!! On Monday, the #love of my life asked me to share forever with him in the most beautiful, #fairytale way ever! Sharing about it on the #blog! #engagement #catholic #life #family #recovery #engagementring #faith

I think most of you guessed it on Monday, but I didn’t want to confirm or deny! 🙂 hehe

Thank you for your prayers, thank you for your support, and thank you for allowing me to share this beautiful and special day with you.

I would love love love to hear YOUR engagement story, if you feel like sharing in the comments section. I love love 🙂

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398 thoughts on “I’M ENGAGED!!!!”

  1. Awwww, this is all so wonderful! I’m really happy for you both. I love how he included both your families. What a great way to start your lives together, surrounded by family. God bless you guys!!

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    1. Thank you so much Patty! That really means a lot! I know! I loved that everyone was able to be there and be present. Such a gift. He is a very thoughtful man. God is good! Hugs and love xox

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  2. Glad to see your man honoring the “great tradition.” He did it right. Anyone who follows your blog isn’t all that surprised, either. Congratulations. Since it was she who got me to accompany her to church services (after 40 years of backsliding on my part) I figured it was only proper that I propose to her in the empty chapel on the church grounds. It worked and, almost 19 years later, it’s still working. Let no one rend asunder what God has brought together.

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    1. Thank you so much Rollie! you’re right about that – He did it right. I’m so blessed to have such an incredible man to soon call husband! You’re kind to say that. Thank you. And oh my gosh what a beautiful proposal! That sounds like a scene from a movie! oh my gosh! amen to that! thanks for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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  3. Caralyn & Steven may each step you take before the wedding from choosing the readings for Mass, to selecting your garments, making choices for invitations, and continuing to choose one another, lead you through to the day that begins your marriage.
    ❤

    Teri

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    1. Hi Teri! Oh my gosh, thank you for this beautiful note. I am so touched. Yes. Yes yes yes. Continuing to choose one another – what a powerful sentiment. I will absolutely pass this wonderful note along to him. Means so much. thanks for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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  4. Congratulations! Now we can read your posts from way back and see how the story has developed over time… it’ll be like traveling through time!

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    1. Thank you so much Marcelo! hahaha Yes! It’s so very true! He’s been my friend for nine years! So he’s been there through it all! 🙂 thanks for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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  6. Congratulations!! Outside of Christ giving Himself to me in salvation (John 1:12), marriage for 41 years has been the highlight of my life!! May I encourage you to both to read Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerich.

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    1. Thank you so much Dale! oh wow, 41 years! that is so beautiful and truly something to celebrate! Oooh – yes, I will take you up on that suggestion! thanks for the recco, I have heard amazing things about that book! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Hi Pradipta!! Thank you so much!!! We are absolutely over the moon. thanks for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Hi Laura!! Oh my gosh, thank you so much! You are too sweet. we are both overjoyed. It was such a special moment – he did such a great job making it meaningful. So grateful to God for bringing such an amazing man into my life. Thanks for sharing in the joy with us! i will definitely pass along your kind words to Steven! Hugs and love xox

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      1. Oh he was definitely tailor made for you and you for him…and it shows. You are a very special lady who would need someone as special, to complete you.
        I’m so grateful that God in His perfect timing, brought you two halves, together at last.
        I am filled with joy and celebrating the love you both have deserved and waited for.💕

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      2. His perfect timing — that is exactly right! So grateful for how He orchestrated everything. We have a good, good Father.:) Thanks again – your comments always bring a smile to my face! 🙂 Hugs and love xox

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    1. Yes, it really did! He is one heck of a guy. And the craziest thing is that all of this was supposed to take place in my backyard in Cincinnati. He got his whole family airplane tickets and my best friends airplane tickets and everything, and was going to surprise me in Cincinnati, because I was supposed to be home visiting this week. but due to unexpected last minute circumstances, I had to cancel my trip and be here, so he made it happen here. 🙂 He moved mountains to make it happen. He really is a keeper. what a great guy. thanks for sharing in the joy with us. Hugs and love xox

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  12. I actually got tears of joy with your announcement! Congratulations!! It was like when our own children got engaged and I have never met you! I am so very happy for you and Steven, two very, very special people. May the Lord continue to bless both of you as you start your lives together as one.

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    1. aw, you are too kind! thank you so much! Gosh I am seriously so touched! I will absolutely pass along your kind sentiments. Amen – God is so good! thanks for sharing in the joy with us. Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Reid!!! it really was a surprise. It was the best day of my life! God is good! thanks for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Debra!! You’re too sweet. 🙂 absolutely! i think the video really conveys how incredibly beautiful and meaningful the moment was! thanks for watching and sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Melissa! You are so sweet. I’ll definitely pass that along to Steven! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Jeff! I appreciate that. Nuptial Bliss…bring it on!!! 🙂 hahah thanks for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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  19. Congratulations! I’ve been following you for maybe five years now (??), and have prayed for you as God would bring you to mind. When Steven entered the picture, I wondered if this was “The One.” 🙂 So happy for you, and I pray God blesses your marriage in amazing ways. Keep the Lord first and foremost in your marriage, go to Him when times are hard or when Hubby just won’t listen (because sometimes he won’t–haha) and you’ll ride out the storms that love & life inevitably bring. ❤

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    1. Hi Laurie! Oh my gosh this was the sweetest note! Thank you so much! I will definitely pass along your kindness to Steven. And thank you for this amazing advice. Your prayers worked, my friend! I couldn’t be more grateful for your friendship and support and prayers over the years. you are amazing! Hugs and love xox

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  21. Congratulations! So exciting and such a lovely story! Blessings as you prepare for your wedding and life together!

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  22. Caralyn, congratulations to you and Steven. May the Lord bless you and keep you, as you plan for your marriage. So good to know that you will joining together in marriage with someone who cherishes you and their extended family! Abundant blessings of joy, love, and hugs!

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    1. Thank you so much my friend! That is so kind. I will definitely pass along your sentiments! And yes! I’m very grateful to now have TWO wonderful families!!

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  24. Congratulations!

    I don’t have an engagement story to share, and you don’t want to hear any of my stories about relationships… actually, that’s not entirely true, I did have two relationships that ended on good terms. So I’ll share the story of how I met one of the nice exes, because it’s a funny story. I’m 6’4. One of my friends from college (the guy who Ramon from DLTDGB is based on) was in a band in the early 2000s, with some of his friends from church, based in the major city about 100 miles from me (as opposed to the still pretty big city of whose suburbs I live now). I was at one of their shows, standing a few rows back from the stage, when I felt a tap on my shoulder. A girl standing behind me asked, “Excuse me, I don’t mean to bother you, but could you maybe step to the side a little? I can’t see the stage very well. I don’t have to say this often, because I’m 5’11 and in heels, but you’re REALLY tall!” So I did. She and I talked a little after the show; I learned her first name and how she knew the band (she went to church with them).

    The next day, I was looking at the band’s Myspace page. (This was 2005, remember.) I had been to enough of their shows that I was starting to recognize some of their other friends who came to a lot of shows. They had somewhere around 150 followers on Myspace; I sent friend requests to a few of them whom I recognized and had met in person at shows before, including the tall girl. And we just hit it off from there.

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    1. oh my gosh what a story! That’s a time when your height REALLY came in handy! And i’m impressed! 5’11 is tall for a girl! What a great story! I’m sorry it didn’t work out, but hey — that’s one closer to the right One! thanks for sharing that! Hugs and love xox

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  25. This was the news we were all expecting. Congratulations to you both and I’m so impressed with how your fiancé engineered the whole thing – so romantic. Of course, we’re all now looking forward to your big day. So happy fir you both.

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    1. Thank you so much Sheree! It really was SO romantic! i appreciate you sharing in the joy with me!! i will pass along your kind words! Hugs and love xox

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  26. Happy happy news! 😊 congratulations to both of you! May you have much joy love and happiness in the years ahead! Love from Jeanne ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗

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    1. Thank you so much Jeanne! that is so sweet — I will definitely pass that along! Hugs and love xox

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  27. I am so happy for you and Steven! Tears are in my own eyes! This is such wonderful news! What a beautiful proposal. God bless you both.

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    1. Aw thank you so much Delores! you are too sweet!! I will absolutely pass along your kindness to Steven! big hugs to you xox

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    1. aw, thank you so much! I really appreciate you sharing in the joy with us! it was a really special day! Hugs and love xox

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    1. aw, Ian! You’re so great – thank you so much for the prayers and support and for being a great friend! i will pass along your kind sentiments to steven! big hugs to you xox

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      2. Thank you Ian – absolutely! this blog is not going anywhere! in fact, it’s just getting started! haha Hugs and love xox

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  31. Congratulations that was beautiful. So pleased for you both. I thank God for answered prayers because He heard and answered. I pray you will have a blessed, long and fruitful marriage. ❤️

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    1. Thank you so much!!! Yes! God is so good! Thank you so much for your prayers, and your kind words! i will absolutely pass them along to Steven! Hugs and love xox

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  32. Congratulations Caralyn and Steven! I am so overjoyed. I felt I was there too, sharing this wonderful moment in your life (well, both of you!) how could I not, I am a Filipino! It chills me with kilig to the bones while listening Moira’s song! I pray nothing but all goodness and beautiful moments to come -. God bless you! Prayers from me, Mahal ko kayong dalawa! Mabuhay kayo! regards to Steven!

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    1. Thank you so much Ofelia! You are too sweet! and oh my gosh, isn’t Moira’s song amazing! I just learned the work kilig on Saturday, and you’re right! ALL THE KILIG! hehe Thank you for the prayers and support and love! Steven is sitting next to me right now and I just read him the tagalog! He says, “Salamat” 🙂 Sending the biggest hugs and love!

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    1. aw thank you so much! that is so kind. I appreciate your prayers! I will pass that along to Steven! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much Mark! That really means a lot! It really was. Steven did an awesome job making it so special and meaningful. sending big hugs to you xox

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    1. Thank you so much Hannah! Didn’t Steven do an incredible job making it such a special moment!?! i really appreciate that! Hugs and love xox

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  36. OK, so I’m letting this sink in and am getting weepy myself. Your news is what I need to hear too, after all the craziness in our world today. God bless you both. And your families, too!

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    1. awww, David – you are too kind. thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words! i will pass that along to Steven! he’s sitting right next to me working! Hugs and love xox

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  38. Congratulations Sis, you deserve this. You have shared so much love and hope with others and so I thank God for the wonderful fiancé he has given you. I can see he is quite a romantic and detail oriented gentleman. I wish you a blissful future together.

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    1. thank you so much Judith!! oh my gosh you are so kind, and I am truly touched by your words. Amen to that!! God has been so good to me, and I couldn’t be more grateful for such an incredible man. VERY detail oriented!! I will tell you this — so every time he went to the ring shop to look at the ring, and make the decisions and take his family to show it, he always made it a point to wear an article of clothing that I had given him. Isn’t that so sweet?! Thanks again for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much! aww, that’s too sweet! I’ll pass that along to him 🙂 thanks for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Thank you so much!! oh my gosh, it was such a special day. thanks for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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    1. Aw, Steph you are too sweet! thank you so much for sharing in the joy with us! Yes He is!! Hugs and love xox

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  47. CONGRATULATIONS! God had been so good to you! May he bless you both with a truly blessed marriage! God bless 😊

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    1. oh my gosh thank you so much! He really has, I am so grateful that He brought such a terrific man into my life! thanks for sharing in the joy with us! Hugs and love xox

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