The proposal

My wonderful husband proposed to me on 12/1/11. We had taken the day off from work to go to Kartchner Caverns. I had told him that he better not propose to me without my dad's permission...so this was the "unofficial" proposal. The following weekend he talked to my dad, got his blessing, and we were officially engaged!! The attached pictures below are when he surprised me with my ring. We were checking out spots to hold the ceremony and he got down on one knee and gave my my beautiful ruby ring.
Well done Mr. Green!

"The Knot"

More fun info :)

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Engagement Photos and Bridal Shower

My bestie Alyssa took our engagement photos...aren't they great? She also took the Bridal Shower pics!
My mom, sister, besties Alyssa and Lori, and a whole team of girls planned my shower...I didn't have to do any work! They did everything for me...what an amazing surprise! :) Go "TEAM MEL"!!

Two become one

I married the love of my life 2/14/12 at Papago Park. We met at a group ride...my cycling buddy for life!
Below are a few pics from our wedding, dress shopping with sister, a pic of our cake, and one picture with the hotel sign in the background (Hotel San Carlos).
We had a lovely private ceremony with just family. It was a cold day but it was still beautiful! My mom, sister, and two best friends basically planned our entire wedding and reception. They gave me one amazing surprise after the other! Our dear friends Alyssa and Kyle stayed with our zoo the night of the wedding (two 75 lb boxers and two 5 lb chihuahuas). My sister serenaded me as I walked down the "aisle"...bless her heart...her hands were FREEZING!! My mom and sister did the reception, my bestie was our photographer, my other bestie was our cake maker/bouquet maker, and both besties planned my shower along with my mother and sister and a handful of dear friends. My friend Tawna decorated our hotel room, Alyssa decorated our house, and Sarah crashed the wedding ;)
It was a magical day we'll never forget!!