As with most trips, the time went be way too quickly. Lucas and I had most definitely fallen in love with Buzios and had even flirted with the idea of going real estate shopping to get an idea of how much a house would cost us in the future if we were to move there.
For our final meal, we chose to dine at the highly recommended French restaurant Cigalon. What a great decision we made, because not only was the food superb (so good that we each had our own three courses), but it also had to be the most romantic restaurant I have ever dined in — making it the perfect place to celebrate our unforgettable four days in Buzios. Unfortunately, I did not get any pictures of the restaurant, however to imagine the gorgeous setting, picture: a lovely candle-lit terrace that has been built next to the sea and overlooks the boats moored for the night. Of course, the waves crashing against the rocks in the distance and the lady singing lovely French ballads inside the restaurant only added to the mystique.
I believe that most of my readers already know what happened next, especially since I announced it several months ago, but on our walk back to the pousada Lucas asked me to marry him. I will not go into specifics as to how he did it, since it was an incredibly private moment. I will say though that even though we have dated for five years and have talked extensivly about marriage, I was still surprised, and this girl LOVES surprises!
For you ladies who are wondering what my ring looks like, below are some photos. It was not given to me that night, as my man knows I am very selective when it comes to jewelry. We did later pick it out online together though. Never one to follow tradition, I opted to forgo a diamond for a cotton candy amethyst and pink sapphires set in rose gold. The wedding is currently being planned to take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina for this coming May. Updates will definitely be ongoing
While I was terribly sad to be leaving Buzios, I was eager to return to Rio de Janeiro, this time with my fiancé!
Wow, that ring is stunning!! Amethyst is my favorite (it’s also my birthstone), I love the pink little ones on the sides too.
It sounds like an amazing night, perfect in every way 🙂
besame mucho is one of my favorite songs! it was in great expectations. i used to listen to that soundtrack when studying. miss you and love you!
Congratulations on your next year marriage! 🙂
Besame mucho should be your first dance – can you guys rumba? I’ll teach you. 🙂
Congratulations! You must be so happy. And that ring is sooooo beautiful.
Congratulations!
Some places really do have amazing appeal, I think when they connect to our values and make us feel good.
That’s awesome! Congrats! Love ur ring!
that is a BEAUTIFUL RING. I am not a fan of the diamond rings, so that’s a cool alternative. Congratulations!
Congratulations, Andi and L.! Purple and pink go well together, even on a piece of jewelry! Lovely ring.
Congrats!
OMG The “Andi Ring” is to die for!
Is it just me or did no one else notice the fact that your ring matched BOTH YOUR EYES? lol great post babe! look forward to meeting you soon!
Word!
Woohoo! 🙂 Very many congratulations indeed.
However, I hope all those photos aren’t scaled the same way. Otherwise, that ring would fit right over your head. Glitzy and unique yes, but you won’t be able to walk far with it on.
Just thought I’d raise that as a practical point. You want me to go now? Oh, ok.
*goes*
I have tears in my eyes Adndi. No lie. You two are so beautiful!!!!
What a great place to get engaged! 🙂
Congrats!!!
Love, LOVE the ring!! I think it’s great you opted for something different — and seriously, how can you go wrong with a ring that beautiful?!
Looking forward to seeing wedding plans (those you want to share anyway!) unfold 🙂
Gorgeous ring! I love your story!
adoro buzios, uma das minhas praias favoritas
Awwwwww
hey not just ladies like the pictures of the ring…lol!!! I LOVE IT, IT IS HOT~ CONGRATS!!!
Congratulations on your engagement! Loved reading your ♥ story!
Beautiful! The journey is just beginning…
Wow you two are gorgeous
“Never one to follow tradition”
You are such a girl after my own heart 🙂
PS. was real estate absurd in Buzios?!? I’m guessing yes!
Aww, I’ve been waiting for this post! 🙂 Congrats to you both! Sounds like the perfect setting for a proposal, too. And the ring is gorgeous! I’m not a fan of diamonds, either, so it’s nice to know I’m not alone! Good luck with the rest of the wedding planning!
Sounds amazing & super special!! Congratulations!!!!
A belated congratulations on your engagement! Sounds like you have a fun wedding ahead of you at the Argentine estancia. Can’t wait to hear about that!
I love the ring!
Congrats! Looking forward to hearing about wedding planning! (and of course- the ring is beautiful!! I love amethyst, too.)
Amethyst is my birthstone! I approve =)
WHAT A RING!! SO GORGEOUS!!!! Andi, I wouldn’t expect anything less of a stylish girl like you! 😉 Congratulations (belatedly) on the engagement.
Me encanta esta historia. No puedo esperar para que usted pueda conseguir el anillo. Amor Cancer
Very exciting! And lovely ring… good for you for getting exactly what you want… so how about that real estate in Buzios?
You are officially my hero!!!!
Congratulations! T-minus 9 months! 🙂
Hi Andi!
curious, what kind of camera do you use?
i’m in love with the quality of your photos.
xoxo, Sarah.
What a gorgeous ring!
GORGEOUS RING!!!!!! Congrats!
wow, that’s a stunning ring! Congratulations on your engagement xx
lovely ring! congratulations again babe 🙂
Bumped into your site while bloghopping and came to this amazing post!
Congratulations, BEAUTIFUL ring!!
Absolute perfection!
Wowwweee! What a ring! I think it is beautiful. Big congratulations!
I am so behind on reading everybody’s posts but . . . Congratulations! Gorgeous, gorgeous ring. Very unique — and it seems to be very you.
Congratulations!
It screams your name, lol.
OMG so exciting!!!!!!
It’s gorgeous!
OMG. Honestly, I think that’s the most beautiful ring I’ve ever seen! Congratulations:)
Beautiful! I think I’m in love too! 🙂
DAMN! You did good w/ that one!
Congrats! It’s gorgeous.
beautiful! Congrats!!!
My gosh Andi, I don’t know that I have ever seen a ring so beautiful!!!!! It is completely you!!!!
Oh my, that ring is gorgeous! Congrats (I know I’m late!..really late) Its going to be so amazingly beautiful!
Awesome!!!!!!!!
Gorgeous!!!
Beautiful!!!!!!
talented post!!!!
Congratulations, Andi! What a lucky woman you are! Your ring looks absolutely gorgeous – I love that you chose something nontraditional. And you’re getting married at the Faena Hotel – very lux! I’m sure your wedding day will be incredible. I can’t wait to read about the details.
Congrats, Andi! I totally love wedding stuff — so reading about the proposal & ring was so much fun for me. I hope you’ll be posting a lot of wedding photos when the time comes!
Just amazing!
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omg Andi! I’m just seeing this post (totally late). Your ring is beyond gorgeous.
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Beautiful ring! I need to get something similar for my wife for our anniversary…
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