Our Story
Eric and I met through a mutual friend at the University of Central Florida in December 2005. We went out a few times that week, but then ended up spending about a month apart while we did some traveling. Eric came down to Fort Lauderdale for New Years and after that we were inseparable.
The Proposal
One day after class Eric called me to tell me he was taking me to dinner that night and that I should dress up. It was typical that he would surprise me with a random nice dinner on a weeknight. That night in the car I played my typical guessing game of which restaurant we might be going to. I failed at guessing until we arrived at the Bank of America building in downtown Orlando when I realized Eric was taking me to Manuel's on the 28th! We rode the elevator up to the 28th floor where we were greeted with incredible service. After enjoying our amazing meal with a view to match, Eric ordered what I thought was dessert. When the waiter returned, he instead placed a plate in front of me with my engagement ring covered by a sugar cage! I was confused at first since it didn't look like what we had ordered but of course I then realized what it was. I obviously said yes and then broke the sugar cage to get the ring out.
The Proposal
One day after class Eric called me to tell me he was taking me to dinner that night and that I should dress up. It was typical that he would surprise me with a random nice dinner on a weeknight. That night in the car I played my typical guessing game of which restaurant we might be going to. I failed at guessing until we arrived at the Bank of America building in downtown Orlando when I realized Eric was taking me to Manuel's on the 28th! We rode the elevator up to the 28th floor where we were greeted with incredible service. After enjoying our amazing meal with a view to match, Eric ordered what I thought was dessert. When the waiter returned, he instead placed a plate in front of me with my engagement ring covered by a sugar cage! I was confused at first since it didn't look like what we had ordered but of course I then realized what it was. I obviously said yes and then broke the sugar cage to get the ring out.