So here's how it went down. We were in New York for the weekend (a trip I got Ryan for his birthday) and staying with some of our great friends, Joe, Christy and their daughter Marlo, in Brooklyn. They live right on the river in this apartment complex that has a rooftop with the most gorgeous view of Manhattan and the Manhattan bridge. Ryan and I had gone into Manhattan all day Saturday to walk around and do "touristy" things and he had been complaining of not feeling well. We were back in Brooklyn later that night waiting on some friends to come over and he asked if I would go up to the rooftop with him to get some fresh air. So I threw on a t-shirt, some rain boots and absolutely no makeup and up to the rooftop we went. Ryan was behind me and we were standing at the edge, looking at the beautiful view when I suddenly noticed he wasn't behind me anymore (I say suddenly, he will tell you it took a long 10 seconds). Once I noticed, I turned around to find him down on one knee with the most beautiful ring I had ever seen. I don't have to tell you what happened next...now we are engaged!!!!
We could not be more excited to start our lives together. As you can imagine, it's hard to pick a date with his work schedule but we hope to have one nailed down within the next month. Thank you to all of our family and friends for their love and support during this exciting time
and throughout our entire relationship - we wouldn't be where we are without each and every one of you.
I'll definitely keep you updated on our plans on the blog so check back for wedding details as we figure them out!
With much love,
Carly
Where we got engaged (we had to take pictures the next day b/c it was too dark that night)
