Love Letters
Emily & Jared
Emily spent months sending Jared links to the engagement ring she'd fallen in love with... Little did she know that same ring was already packed and ready for their Milan getaway. Jared had planned to propose on the rooftop of the Duomo, but it was far too busy when they visited. Read on to discover what happened on their final evening in the city and how Jared still managed to take Emily completely by surprise.
How did you two meet?
Emily & Jared: We met on Bumble. We went on lots of dates, and whenever we were together, we couldn't stop smiling and laughing. We loved spending time with each other, and it wasn't long before we knew we wanted to be together.
How did you know you'd found 'the one'?
Emily & Jared: It was a number of things. We missed each other whenever we were apart, and we'd become each other's best friend. Neither of us could imagine doing life without the other.
We both had that feeling we were meant to be together.
How did the proposal planning begin?
Jared: It actually started when we casually went into a jewellery shop and Emily tried on a ring, so I was able to find out her size. After that, she'd show me different ring designs she liked, until eventually she found the Grace Solitaire on the 77 Diamonds website.
Then it was about finding the right place and time. We had a city break to Milan planned, so I secretly packed the ring in my suitcase.
I was extremely nervous and originally thought I'd propose on the rooftop of the Duomo di Milano. But when we went up there, it was extremely busy, so I had to move to plan B!
So how did the proposal happen?
Jared: Every evening in Milan, we'd go to the Duomo to watch it light up and listen to the live music. On our final evening, I just had this feeling that it was the right time.
I found a quiet corner in front of the Duomo where we were alone, taking some last pictures together. I'd been carrying the ring around in my coat pocket all evening, and I still don't know how Emily didn't notice the ring box!
We took one last photo together before leaving, and then I stopped Emily in her tracks and got down on one knee.
I still don't know how Emily didn't notice the ring box in my coat pocket!— JaredWhat was the most memorable part of the proposal?
Jared: The fact that I managed to completely surprise Emily! She's usually someone who knows everything, so I was really pleased I managed to keep it a secret.
And of course, being in Milan made it even more special. We'd fallen in love with the city, especially the Duomo.
Emily: The complete shock that he was actually proposing! We'd spent months talking about marriage, and I kept wondering when and where he would do it.
I'll never forget what Jared said to me before getting down on one knee and asking me to marry him.
Was the engagement ring a surprise, or did you have some input?
Emily: I actually found the ring myself! I kept sending Jared links on Instagram and the website, telling him, "This would look nice on my finger!"
When he put the ring on my finger for the first time, it was even more beautiful in person. It was just perfect.
The Engagement Ring
Jared proposed with our Grace Solitaire engagement ring, the design Emily had fallen in love with on the 77 Diamonds website.
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