we're getting married!

Sandy: It was the day before an exam and I had begrudgingly agreed to meet a friend at the tutoring center (even though I didn't need extra help). I was so focused on studying that, at first, I didn't even notice my future wife! I was placed at Lizbeth's table, who happened to be one of Mariel's best friends. Liz and I hit it off right away, but unbeknownst to me, she was trying to find out if I was interested in Mariel. After a few visits to the tutoring center, I started to develop feelings for her. Trying to play it off, I started acting aloof, but every time she would spot me in line and say, "hey mama, I can take you right here", my heart would pound out of my chest! I started trying to make more eye contact and dress up for her so that she'd notice me. I had an 8am class on Fridays and would spend an hour in the school bathroom after class making sure my hair and makeup was perfect before seeing her. Eventually, Liz and Mariel came up with a plan to get my phone number and now the rest is history! Mariel: It was a slow day at work and i was focused on the computer screen because i was searching something. Then i saw her. I froze for a millisecond and all i remember saying in my head was "wow." I quickly stood up from my seat to input her information in the computer, and i swore i could feel my skin getting hot. Our initial interaction was short and simple but the spark that i felt at that moment radiated well after. God bless my friend Lizbeth because before even knowing of my feelings she called me over to their table and introduced us. Also she pointed out to us both that we were dominican. I smiled and walked away trying to play it off cool but later on that night i admitted to lizzie my crush, and her and i came up with a plan to get sandy's number. The idea that lizzie and i had initially failed miserably, and sandy knew what we were up to. But thankfully she gave me her number anyway.

Sandy: I knew I wanted to propose to Mariel first. She makes me feel like the most special person alive EVERY single day, so I wanted her to have a day that was all about her. I planned her proposal for over 6 months! I wanted it to be grand, yet intimate and have sentiment. We've shared so many beautiful memories, so for her proposal I decided that I wanted to take her down memory lane; visiting the places we love! I was so busy preparing everything the night before that I didn't even make it back home until 4 AM (she had to know something was up). Bright and early the next morning I woke her up with a card giving her a clue about our first destination. I didn't tell her much, but I told her she'd have to pack nice clothes. Throughout the day I gave her cards with clues and we visited some of the most memorable places we had been too. I took her to a nice restaurant where we got to watch the Disney fireworks from the roof...but I didn't propose then (too cliche)! At the end of the night I blind folded her and we headed to our last destination, which was actually our apartment. I gave my amazing sister a key the day before and she spent hours decorating the place with roses, rose petals, candles, and a sign that read "MARRY ME". As we walked into the apartment we were both in tears. I barely got through my speech that I prepared, before I got down on one knee. Best day ever.