I Popped the Question and She Said.....

kundalini · Mar 25, 2013

Thanks everybody, much appreciated by all the congrats. Sam (a.k.a. Sandra) and I have been partners for 4 years and the timing seemed right. I couldn't have found a better woman if I tried for 40 more years. She can be a hot headed woman at times but there are a lot of benefits that comes along with that amount of passion. I want to say that I could grow old and grey with her, but since I'm already there, I can say that this will be the last woman I'll ever have sex with. I am the monogamous sort, it makes life much simpler and more fulfilling. I like that she speaks her mind, is independant and easy on the eyes. Tough combination to get all three in one person.

The_Traveler said:
OMG
Where's the ring she gave you?

TBD

480sparky said:
Anyone know where we can find a good photographer?

Slight respite on the ceremony. It won't happen for about another two years, when her daughter leaves for college. But that's a good question. Got anybody you can refer me to? Oh wait... pgriz has a good suggestion.

pgriz said:
In Kundalini's case, it'll be a bunch of selfies, with Winston being the second shooter.

Kundalini, sincere and heartfelt congratulations. When I popped the question (a few years back, now), both mothers said "Finally!"

Pretty much the same reaction here.

ghache said:
can you imagine all the lighting gear you could have bought with that money!

Congrats, i am married and regr!...have no regrets

I know! 2013-2023 gear budget is non-existent now.

Photographiend said:
What is the symbolism of the yellow?

Is it Diamond? Citrine? Topaz?

Just wondering. Happens to be my favorite color.

Good questions. First off, it is a diamond. She's a blond and it goes well with her hair color. Natural yellow diamonds are more rare than clear or white diamonds and so is she. It's not our first rodeos, so the hell with tradition. We'll probably have a small ceremony and be barefoot in the sand. The party afterwards though...... a blowout.

For those interested, here are some of the particulars.....
Cut - although it is a radiant shape, the cut is brilliant. Loads of brightness, fire and scintillation
Color - Fancy Yellow Intense (means a slightly darker yellow = more rare)
Clarity - VS1
Carat Weight - 1.13
GIA certified.
Budget - blown to hell.

Photographiend · Mar 25, 2013

You Have to do a Self Portrait with your new bride :mrgreen:

*seriously hopes she is remembering you correctly as the guy who does all the self portraits*

oldhippy · Mar 25, 2013

totally ****ing cool

tirediron · Mar 25, 2013

Congrats dude!

otherprof · Mar 25, 2013

Congratulations!

mishele · Mar 25, 2013

K!!!! Congrats!! I'm so happy for you guys!! :hug::

pgriz · Mar 25, 2013

Actually, Kundalini, there's some potential gold in this for you. For a measly $1,500 per photographer (registration fee), you will allow all those who want to have their first "real" experience shooting a wedding, to practice on you and yours, with the proviso that you are assigned the copyright, and each has to submit a minimum of 20 images properly processed to TPF for evaluation and ranking. The photographer who gets the most votes will get their registration fee refunded, plus bragging rights. You can, if necessary, rent out your gear at appropriate prices to all those who came under-equipped. Just for giggles, you will plan to hold the ceremony in a dark alcove on a brilliantly sunny day - after all, why make it easy? Depending on who signs up for this, you may have after-hour entertainment that could include table-dancing, mud-wrestling, precision whip handling, etc. Of course all participant will sign a waiver of responsibility and renunciation of any possible lawsuits no matter who ends up where. The television rights, and followup interview fees with People magazine, The National Enquirer, and Detective Daily will be your responsibility.

480sparky · Mar 25, 2013

pgriz said:
...... You can, if necessary, rent out your gear at appropriate prices to all those who came under-equipped..........

Or, we can just use the free stuff Pixmedic gives away. :lol:

terri · Mar 25, 2013

pgriz said:
Actually, Kundalini, there's some potential gold in this for you. For a measly $1,500 per photographer (registration fee), you will allow all those who want to have their first "real" experience shooting a wedding, to practice on you and yours, with the proviso that you are assigned the copyright, and each has to submit a minimum of 20 images properly processed to TPF for evaluation and ranking. The photographer who gets the most votes will get their registration fee refunded, plus bragging rights. You can, if necessary, rent out your gear at appropriate prices to all those who came under-equipped. Just for giggles, you will plan to hold the ceremony in a dark alcove on a brilliantly sunny day - after all, why make it easy? Depending on who signs up for this, you may have after-hour entertainment that could include table-dancing, mud-wrestling, precision whip handling, etc. Of course all participant will sign a waiver of responsibility and renunciation of any possible lawsuits no matter who ends up where. The television rights, and followup interview fees with People magazine, The National Enquirer, and Detective Daily will be your responsibility.