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Best birthday present EVER!

October 21, 2013 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC23 Comments

So you may have already known this if we are friends in real life or you follow me on facebook / instagram (which, duh, you should!). BUT. I received the best birthday present ever on Wednesday. I held off writing about it because I wanted to tell a few friends in person before it hit the interwebs.

The cat is out of the bag, so it’s only natural that I share with y’all…

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On my 31st birthday, my best friend asked me to marry him. It was unexpected (at least, I didn’t expect it on that day) and intimate and perfect. It is an amazing thing to have someone have seen you at your worst and to know your imperfections, but to not only accept you but to love you and want to spend the rest of their life with you. It is almost overwhelming, in the best way possible.

You may have noticed that I’ve added a “wedding” tab to the main page of the blog. Right now there’s nothing there but as we plan the wedding, I’ll share some of the details πŸ™‚ We are so blessed and so thrilled to spend the rest of our lives together!

SO happy!

SO happy!

If you are married, do you remember your engagement? Any wedding planning tips?Β 


Comments

  1. Mar @ Mar on the Run! says

    October 21, 2013 at 8:41 am

    Yay!! Happy news, congratulations and NICE rock!!!!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      October 21, 2013 at 10:03 am

      Thank you so much!! We’re really excited!

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  2. emma @ a mom runs this town says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:29 am

    YAY!!!! Congratulations girl! What a GORGEOUS ring!

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      October 21, 2013 at 10:04 am

      thanks Emma πŸ™‚

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  3. Jens says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:42 am

    Congrats again!!! I obvi still remember my engagement. While haven’t actually gotten married, my advice is lock in a photographer as soon as you have a date – they are the ones who will create the record to show grandkids one day!

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      October 21, 2013 at 11:21 am

      Good tip — thanks Jens!! πŸ™‚

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  4. Amanda says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:01 am

    Ahhh! Congratulations!
    Amanda recently posted…Half Marathon #6 Race Recap: The One with 1,000 Hills & No Toilet PaperMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      October 21, 2013 at 10:04 am

      Thanks Amanda — such an exciting time!

      Reply
  5. Leana says

    October 21, 2013 at 10:46 am

    Congratulations and a belated happy birthday! That is quite the beautiful birthday present. Happy wedding planning!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      October 21, 2013 at 11:21 am

      Thank you Leana — we are so excited!

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  6. Betsy says

    October 21, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    AWE! Congratulations!! The ring is beautiful.
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      October 21, 2013 at 3:42 pm

      Thanks so much Betsy!

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  7. Elizabeth says

    October 21, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    I KNEW that’s what the news had to be!! Congrats girl! Beautiful ring for a beautiful lady! Enjoy every second! To add to another’s note about photographers… I know one in DC who does gorgeous work… if you ever need the info, just send me an email πŸ™‚
    Elizabeth recently posted…Five for Friday!My Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      October 21, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      Thanks Elizabeth!! We are so excited πŸ™‚ I might just be emailing you for your photographer recommendations!!

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  8. April says

    October 21, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    Congratulations!!! What a gorgeous ring and you look so happy!
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      October 21, 2013 at 7:26 pm

      Thank you! We’re so happy πŸ™‚

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  9. shalama jackson says

    October 21, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    congrats

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      October 22, 2013 at 8:51 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  10. Karen @karenlovestorun says

    October 22, 2013 at 5:59 am

    CONGRATULATIONS! That really is the best birthday present ever! I got engaged in February and am currently planning my June wedding. My BEST advice (as someone who is planning) is just to enjoy everything. There have been a few “moments” and some tears but I always come back to the fact that the day will be beautiful no matter what and it’s about me and my fiancee starting a beautiful life together. I wish you lots of love, happiness and many blessings! πŸ™‚
    Karen @karenlovestorun
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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      October 22, 2013 at 8:59 am

      Thanks Karen for the advice and the well wishes! We are so excited! I may be pinging you at times to help me relax — like you, I’m a total planner πŸ™‚

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  11. Anita says

    October 23, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    Congratulations! Your best friend has GREAT taste, that ring is gorgeous! The Mister and I have been married for 21 years now and I still remember him proposing to me in his teeny-tiny kitchen after coming home from a field exercise.
    Anita recently posted…Sunday is for Singing Out LoudMy Profile

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    • cdredden@gmail.com says

      October 23, 2013 at 3:51 pm

      Awww…that is so cute! And thanks for the congratulations — we’re very excited πŸ™‚

      Reply

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