On January 30, 2008, Skip (aka Derek) took Erin and her dad out for an evening in NYC. He asked popped the question (in front of her dad! gutsy, right?!).

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She said yes.

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And there was much celebrating.

E&S get engaged

Cut to October 24, 2008.

8 months and 24 days have past since that exciting night.

There have been countless hours spent planning and budgeting and deciding and waiting.

It’s finally time for the rehearsal . . . !

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and rehearsal dinner!!

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And presents!

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I think she likes it.

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Blue Diamonds = Something Blue!!

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He likes his watch, too.

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Aww!!

We continued celebrating well into the night with an after-party / Velvet Elvis Reunion (next post).