Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Betrothed

My sister is getting married. The engagement story is one that must be shared. Since Kate doesn't have a blog, I hope she doesn't mind if I tell you.

That is her adorable husband to be, Tarek. Kate is a professor and a choreographer. She had a show in Chicago last weekend. She and Tarek went to an art gallery. Kate was hungry. She had low blood sugar. She was most likely crabby. (Ask Steven what a Corby girl is like when she is hungry.) As they walked through a gallery of photography, Kate told Tarek that she wanted to leave and get something to eat. My sister has the metabolism of a hummingbird. He said that he wanted to see just a few more photos. He led her back into another room in the gallery. Upon entering, Kate was surprised to see a photograph of one of her favorite places, the historic Orpheum Theatre in Madison, hanging on the wall. She said, "Look honey, it's an old photograph of the Orpheum." She moved closer to see the title of the print, and the name of the photographer. The label read, "Kate, will you marry me?" She turned around to tell Tarek the shocking title, only to find Tarek on one knee, holding a beautiful emerald ring. "Will you marry me?" he asked. The gallery owner came out with champagne. The print was presented to her as a gift.

Can you stand it?


Here is a great post about how they met. I take full credit. Okay... half credit with Claire.


Meazi has been jumping up and down for days yelling, "Uncle Tarek! Uncle Tarek!"


We are getting ready for the flower girl and ring bearer auditions. We hear the competition is fierce.


Welcome to the family sweet, romantic Tarek. You're a keeper.


Oh, and guess who is the Matron of Honor?


C'est Moi.

18 comments:

  1. Congratulations to Kate & Tarek! Thanks for the beautiful love story.

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  2. VERY cute. Loved reading a story that made me feel like sunshine was washing over my soul.

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  3. Oh my. I love my husband, I surely do. But when I read stories like this I have to remember the, "I guess we should buy it then." mumbled about a stone we were looking at turning into an engagement ring, while sitting on the shiatsu massager chairs in the middle of the mall does count.

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  4. Love that! Congratulations! They are adorable.

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  5. No, I can't stand it! That is simply too much. I love it! What a special story for them to tell time and time again for the rest of their lives together. Woohoo!

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  6. Wow! Love that story! I have no such romantic story so I might have to borrow this one.

    Congrats to the entire family.

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  7. Oh heaping joy! That is stunningly beautiful. Congrats to them and your family!

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  8. I love love love Kate. FINALLY SOME GOOD NEWS FROM MY CITY! And seriously, who can top that engagement story?

    Yeah!

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  9. Wow, we're a bit flattered over here. Thanks for writing and it is on for the Orpheum!

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  10. Yay!! And you left out the part about the date already being set at the theatre!

    We did good work, didn't we? ;)

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  11. Oh yeh! I love it...what an amazing love story and proposal!!!

    Loving the Orpheum connection (I live south of Madison and went to school there). Also have a friend that plans weddings/receptions there!

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  12. Congratulations!

    Wait, though, how is it possible your sister doesn't have a blog?

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  13. What a fantastic story! Thanks for sharing with us :)

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  14. Gorgeous story- Congratulations to your sister!

    My husband's family is so big that we almost did have to audition (way back in the day) we settled for whoever was the best behaved at the engagement party!

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  15. That is SO sweet! Congratulations to them : )

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  16. OH joy OH joy Oh joy. Just jumping up and down for days kind of lovely smiling joy. I love news like this and it makes me smile for you all. For you all being able to be thrilled for them. I love families....this is the best, the good stuff. Very happy for you all!

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  17. Beautiful, beautiful story. And beautiful beautiful sisters.

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  18. Congrats to the whole family! That is a PERFECT engagement story!

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