Sunday 16 August 2009

Engaging news




I have wonderful news! When Marc said he was taking me somewhere special for the weekend but wouldn't say where, I have to admit, I knew something was up. When I found out we would be going to my homeland, I was touched and excited beyond belief. For those who don't know, I am British and Israeli. I was born in Israel and I lived there until I was 6. We speak Hebrew at home and Israel is close to my heart. And yet, it's a facet of me that most people don't know about and don't see. So for Marc to take me there to ask 'that' question is very special, an acknowledgement of my past and heritage and a promise to help me celebrate that going forward.

We flew in on Friday and spent Friday evening with my parents (eating at a fabulous fish restaurant). On Shabbat we walked to the port of Tel Aviv and enjoyed a stunning lunch of fresh food and a gorgeous sea breeze. Tonight Marc took me to a sensational and beautiful restaurant in one of my favourite areas: near the children's library I used to go to, near the Tel Aviv museum of art and the Cameri theatre and opera. It's a lovely setting, and the restaurant was so elegant.

We had a gorgeous meal and Dad had pre-ordered dessert for us: the most delectable dessert ever (more about the food later). The restaurant brought dessert out that said 'Mazal Tov'! It was so fun!

Then we took a walk around the area and ended up in a public garden that I used to go to as a child. I sat on a swing type thing and Marc got on one knee and said some of the most wonderful things to me, and asked me to be his callah, his wife. I was so emotional and happy! Then he slipped the most beautiful ring on my finger! I won't post it but it looks like the Tiffany Novo.

We called his parents immediately, and then we went up to the flat where my Mum and Dad were waiting for us and relaxed together. A perfect day filled with meaning. I am soooooooo happy and excited about all that is to come! Yayyyyy!

9 comments:

The Adventuresome Road to Where? said...

Congratulations to you and Marc!! You make a lovely couple. Getting engaged is such a wonderful, magical time! I bet your ring is just gorgeous! Hope you are still enjoying your weekend getaway!

Esme said...

Vanessa congrats to both of you-I am so happy for you. You will enjoy being married. How romantic taking you to Israel to propose. Do your parents live there or where they also there for the weekend. The ring is gorgeous. I love the square cut.

xoxoxo

Overdue said...

(Squeals like a girly girl) OMG you're engaged!!!!!! Congratulations to you both! That's so fantastic. And what a proposal! It would have been rude to refuse.
I spy a whole new blog opportunity; Pen, Paper and Wedding Cake!
xxxx

Aletha Jo said...

This is SO exciting, Vanessa! Congrats to you and Marc :)

emlizalmo said...

Woohoo! WOOHOO!!! Congratulations Vanessa! I'm thrilled for you! And for him to do it in Israel...come on! What a splendid guy. This is such great news. :)

Nadia said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! What special news!!

Vanessa said...

Thank you SO much everyone! I'm on cloud 9! xxxx

Pearl said...

congratulations! you have such a beautiful smile and marc is absolutely adorable. where is marc from?

Vanessa said...

Hey sweetie, thank you! Marc is from London, like me! But he is Jewish too, so getting married in Israel is significant to both of us :) Miss you!