Flashback Friday | I Do

Have we ever told you the story of our engagement?

It was a beautiful, sunny day in Piraeus, Greece right outside of Athens. We just finished a long walk from the cruise ship to the local Starbucks and grocery store situated next to a quaint boating dock. We ordered our favourite drinks, at the time, Mocha Coconut Frappuccinos and sat on a wooden bench overlooking the harbor. We chatted for a while about the usual, and then we started talking about marriage. We’d only know one another for four months, but we knew from our very first date that we were destined to be.

It was a joint proposal, more of an agreement, a promise that we would be together forever. The only thing missing was the ring. Well, I’ve always wanted a Tiffany & Co. ring. I mean, c’mon, what woman doesn’t want to get the infamous little blue box at some point in her life? The only problem, there was no Tiffany & Co. on our Mediterranean cruise run, and we still had a couple of months before returning home. So, we decided to wait to make the engagement official. It was our little secret.

We disembarked the Grand Princess a couple of months later and returned home. Paul went back to Barrie, and me, I went home to the United States. We made arrangements to meet up in Toronto a few days later and I had no idea what was in store for me when I reached Canada.

We met at Yorkdale Shopping Centre and walked around the stores for an hour or so (I love this mall!), before Paul suggested we get lunch downtown. I agreed and we boarded a train to the city. I didn’t know where we were going, but it seemed like Paul had a plan in mind. We made it to the unknown destination and walked upstairs from the underground station. I still was clueless as to where we were dining. Finally, we reached Café Crêpe, one of my favourite spots (when docking in Vancouver) to get a pre-boarding snack. Here is the story as to why Paul chose Café Crêpe…

On the first day we met in France, we ended up at a delicious cafe with a gorgeous view of the French countryside. We dined on delectable crêpes, and it was our very first meal together. I guess he figured that a crêperie would be the perfect place to propose.

Fast forward to Café Crêpe Toronto, we sat at our table, having a regular conversation, until he reached in his pocket and presented me with my very own stunning Tiffany & Co. engagement ring. I couldn’t believe it!!! Not only would I get to spend the rest of my life with a great guy, but I get to wear sparkling bling forevity ever! I immediately said “Yes” and we started making plans for the wedding. But that’s another flashback.