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Our Story
How We Met
Now that's a funny story! Chris and Ariel both went to Hall High-School, Chris being a few years older though. Ariel had a huge crush on Chris, but that's all it was.. Fast forward almost 7 years later in the summer of 2020 Ariel decided to reach out to Chris (COVID activities duh.) They started talking and began a friendship. A couple months later the two met for a walk at the reservoir, social distancing of course *wink wink*. After a few months of building a relationship Chris and Ariel finally admitted to having feelings. February 14th of 2021 Chris asked Ariel to be his girlfriend, and the rest was history!
The Proposal
April 13th 2024 Chris proposed in Mystic, CT. We went to Mystic for the day, to try gluten-free donuts at this place Ariel found online. Chris decided to plan the proposal around getting donuts. Ariel had an inkling that something was going to happen that day, but had no idea when/ or where. On the car ride there, Chris was profusely sweating lol. Once the two grabbed donuts and coffee Chris asked Ariel if she wanted to go shopping. That's when Ariel's suspicions went up.. Chris hates shopping.. Especially with Ariel who tries to buy everything. We started to walk around downtown, and went into multiple stores. Chris kept checking his phone which again made Ariel suspicious. It was very over cast that day, and extremely windy. Ariel kept asking to go home because it was cold and rainy and I did not want to be outside. Ariel also had requested her family and friends to be at the proposal, so I kept looking around to see if I saw anyone since Chris was being weird. Chris finally agreed to go home, so Ariel thought there wasn't a proposal happening. Little did she know... When we got back into the car Chris put his GPS on to get home. Stupidly.. he put it down on his lap and Ariel saw it said "2 min arrival" That's when she knew something was up. As the two drove along the water, Ariel kept saying "where are we going?!?!?!?" Chris insisted "home lol". When we drove up to a parking lot along the rocky beach, Ariel noticed the cars of her parents, friends, and Chris Anderson's beat up Honda (we love you.) At that moment, Ariel knew she was about to be a fiancé. Chris and Ariel got out of the car, and got lost on the campus of this Christian affiliated property (sorry again Dad lol.) When Chris finally knew where to go, we reached a spot with a blanket and ring box laid out. Our photographer started taking pics, and that's when Chris got down on one knee. The tears instantly started flowing from Ariel's eyes until.. Chris said "You make me the happiest WOMAN on earth.. I mean man!! Will you marry me??" Ariel of course said yes.. how could you say no to the giant rock he was proposing with (kidding!) After she said yes, our nearest and dearest friends and family popped out from the giant rocks beside the area. The one person missing was Chris's mom Kathi, who was there in spirit with us. We felt so loved and excited everyone there could be a part of that special moment. After the proposal, Chris and Ariel took many pictures in the freezing windy weather, but it was all worth it in the end! 4/13/24 a day we will never forget!