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It’s finally happened…..Christian popped the question and we’re engaged!

Last week was my 31st birthday so my other half Christian and I booked ourselves into a romantic hotel in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds.

We have been together a little over 3 years and whilst I had hoped he might pop the question someday soon, he was giving nothing away!

After breakfast last Saturday it was time to don the wellies and set off on a 4 hour walk through the picturesque countryside, stopping off en route to enjoy the cold but welcomed sunshine.

This will forever be my favourite picture

Not because I look like the Michelin man i’m so wrapped up (!!) but because little did I know that Christian would be asking me to marry him in just a few short hours. Actually he was contemplating doing it as this was taken but he decided to wait – I wondered why he went a little weird 🙂

After lunch at a gorgeous pub in the village of Burford we took a cab back to our 600 year old inn The Old Swan and Minster Mill. Christian ran me a bath so I could defrost after our long walk and I lay relaxing thinking what a fantastic weekend it had been so far. Christian said he was going to warm my dressing gown on the radiator for when I was ready to get out. He then came in the bathroom, knelt down next to me and told me how much he loved me. He gave me a kiss and said  “I’m on my knees and I want to marry you”.

The next second a ring appeared!

I burst out crying!

Don’t worry – i’m not in the bath in this photo hehe 😉

I always had this image that I would be refined but that all went out the window! I sobbed like a child and couldn’t stop shaking for around 2 hours after! We sat on the bed excitedly chatting for the next few hours drinking champagne. It was a moment I want to remember for the rest of my life – just the 2 of us excitedly planning the future.

Of course on a special occasion like this we needed to celebrate…..

Your happily ever after
Right now I’m on cloud nine but I also know how lucky I am.

5 years ago I was on a plane back from Hong Kong heartbroken that my then boyfriend had left me for another women leaving me alone in the City. It was a rough ride getting over that. Of course, I did eventually and went on to meet the man who is my best friend and world and it WILL happen for you too.

Stay open to love, stay open to opportunities to embrace and meet new people and above all, be happy.

Caroline x