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There are a few moments in life that change everything — and one of the sweetest is when someone special asks you to be theirs forever. Whether it was whispered under twinkly lights, on a quiet walk by the temple, or in the middle of a perfectly ordinary Tuesday that suddenly became extraordinary, your proposal deserves to be remembered.

For many couples, especially those planning a temple marriage, the proposal marks the moment when hopes, prayers, and quiet conversations turn into something beautifully real. It’s not just a question asked — it’s the beginning of a covenant-focused journey, a step toward building a life centered on faith, love, and commitment.

Take a minute to think back…

How did it happen?
Were you surprised — or totally suspicious?
Did he plan every detail, or did he simply speak from the heart? Or did you make the first move?

No matter how it unfolded, it’s your story — and it’s worth writing down.

Sometimes proposals don’t look like the movies. They’re simple. Sacred. Personal. And that’s what makes them so special. The feeling you had in that moment — the rush of joy, the quiet peace, the certainty — that’s something you’ll want to remember long after the wedding day has passed.

Try This

Grab a notebook (or open your wedding planning journal) and answer these simple questions:

Where were you?
Who was there?
What did he say?
What did you say?
How did you feel in that exact moment?

Don’t worry about making it sound perfect. Just write it as you remember it. Even if it feels small now, years from today it’ll make you smile in ways you can’t yet imagine.

Breaking the News

Once you said “yes,” the celebration began — because love like that can’t stay secret for long.

Think back to how you shared the news, and write down how your family and friends reacted:

Your parents’ reaction
His parents’ reaction
Your best friend’s reaction
His best friend’s reaction

Who cried first?
Who screamed the loudest?
Who smiled and said, “I knew it”?

These reactions are part of your story too. They reflect the circle of love surrounding you — the people who are cheering you on as you begin this new chapter together.

Why It Matters

Your proposal is more than just a story — it’s the very first page of your marriage journey.

As wedding planning begins, it’s easy to rush forward into schedules, budgets, colors, and checklists. But holding onto the memory of your proposal helps anchor everything that comes next. It reminds you why you’re saying yes — not just to a wedding day, but to a lifetime of choosing each other.

When planning feels overwhelming, come back to this moment. Remember the feeling. The certainty. The quiet joy. Let it guide your decisions and bring peace when things feel busy or stressful.

So before you move on to cake tastings and color palettes, take a few quiet minutes tonight to record how it all began.

Someday, when your children ask how Mom and Dad got engaged — or when you look back together years from now — you’ll have the sweetest answer ready. And it will remind you, once again, that the best stories always begin with love.