Check out our Real Florida Bride Erin’s Engagement Story and some of her cute engagement photos!

Erin’s Engagement Story:

My fiance, Andrew, and I met when we were in 5th grade when I was in a musical theater production with his little sister. We went to separate schools and even though we liked each other in 6th and 7th grade, we waited and made it official in 8th grade. We have been together ever since! We spent all four years of high school together, and we both attended the University of Florida where we will be graduating this year. Andrew and I have spent the summers traveling to different places and are finally getting married in December 2010.

About two years ago Andrew asked me what my perfect day would be. My whole family is spread out over the United States. I told him if he could somehow get both of my sisters with their families here in Florida, get me a puppy I was begging him to get for over two years, and propose to me my life would be complete. He some how managed to pull it off. For four months he planned (along with his entire family and all of his closest friends) my perfect day. This past June he surprised me at the beach where I was with my entire family for the week. My family had not been together for two years, so when Andrew pulled up the drive way and an adorable puppy came running out of the car and into my arms, my whole family became very suspicious. We ate dinner to celebrate Andrew’s birthday (yes, he was giving ME presents on HIS birthday) and then Andrew asked me to take our new puppy for a walk on the beach.

It was perfect: blue skies and no one in sight. He hugged me real tight and whispered that he had another present for me. He reached into his pocket and got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I was so shocked that this moment was finally happening that it was hard for me to focus. We cried, we laughed, I screamed and jumped up and down. We ran back to our families to announce our engagement and the rest is history.

Next up is Erin’s wedding planning journey. She has started her own blog Behind the Knot, and it is so adorable!

Finding Our Venue: http://www.behindtheknot.com/2009/08/our-beautiful-fairy-tale-most-perfect_02.html
Picking a Color Scheme: http://www.behindtheknot.com/2009/07/back-to-basics_21.html
Engagement Pictures: http://www.behindtheknot.com/2009/07/engagement-week-pictures.html
Finding My Dress: http://www.behindtheknot.com/search/label/solutions%20bridal 

She’s also shared with us her adorable inspiration board that she created with all of her details and decor ideas!

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Her Vendors So Far:

Venue: Cypress Grove Estate House
Caterer: Puff n Stuff Catering
Coordinator: MasterPiece Weddings & Events
Dress: Marisa Gown via Solutions Bridal

Erin is an adorable bride and we are thrilled to be featuring her on The Florida Brides Blog! Stay tuned for more of her wedding details in the coming months.

Be sure to welcome her, say hello, and introduce yourself!