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Yay! I'm very excited....
zcrat41
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......The boyfriend is now a fiancee because he proposed yesterday!! I'm very excited that I can now come on this board properly without lurking around thinking wishfully!
I felt I had to tell people; even if I don't know them, as o/h doesn't want to tell anyone yet. He wants to ask my Dad first ( I know, he should have done that before asking me but my Dad is a !!!!!! to pin down and he needed my help!!) So he's going to ask my Dad and then we're going to tell parents and friends next week!!!!
Then I get to go ring shopping!!!! (I know I'm overusing the exclamation marks but hey, needs must when I can't even tell my best friend!!)
We're a little bit stumped here as neither of us know anything about jewellry. His budget is about £1000. After looking on the net I think I know what I'd like; a small round sapphire with a small diamond either side. We're thinking of going to Hatton Garden next week. Do you think we'll have much joy? Are people helpful? o/h is a bit worried he'll get ripped off as he's a bit naive on the shopping front.
I felt I had to tell people; even if I don't know them, as o/h doesn't want to tell anyone yet. He wants to ask my Dad first ( I know, he should have done that before asking me but my Dad is a !!!!!! to pin down and he needed my help!!) So he's going to ask my Dad and then we're going to tell parents and friends next week!!!!
Then I get to go ring shopping!!!! (I know I'm overusing the exclamation marks but hey, needs must when I can't even tell my best friend!!)
We're a little bit stumped here as neither of us know anything about jewellry. His budget is about £1000. After looking on the net I think I know what I'd like; a small round sapphire with a small diamond either side. We're thinking of going to Hatton Garden next week. Do you think we'll have much joy? Are people helpful? o/h is a bit worried he'll get ripped off as he's a bit naive on the shopping front.
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Thats a fantastic budget....have great fun looking and congratuations on your engagement!
remember if you see something you like ask"is that your best price?"...there are plenty of deals around and for your budget you should get a lovely sparkler...and some change for a bottle of champagne too!frugal October...£41.82 of £40 food shopping spend for the 2 of us!
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Congratulations! :j I wish you and your fiancee all the happiness for the future! xxx"Live each day as if it were your last and garden as though you will live forever"
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Aww congratulations to you both, hope you have fun ring shopping!! xxTank fly boss walk jam nitty gritty...0
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Congratulations! The only way to avoid being ripped off is to look around everywhere you can for comparative prices, so you know what you want and what it should cost.0
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Congrats :j :jBe who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
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Yay!!!!!:j:beer:
Great news for you!!
And what better time to over use exclamation marks than when you become engaged!!!0 -
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!Enjoy the over-use of exclamation marks, it's justified at this time
I have to say though, it would be KILLING me to not tell anyone - I'd barely got through the front door after my H2B proposed before phoning everyone I know! It'll be amazing when you do get to spread the news though :T
Marrying my lovely man on 1st September 2012 
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congrats!
re the budget- thats loads!Is a married woman!! 23rd July 2011 Best day of my life!
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Congratulations :j
And welcome to the board...you'll get LOADS of advice and tips here...whether you want them or not :rotfl:
Happy ring hunting!!0
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