Hello Friends, How are ya? I am back … so soon you might ask? I made a promise to you to share the story…. here is the beautiful couple and I was so grateful and so blessed to have a little part in the big plan. They sent me this hours after she said YES!
Jordan had such a creative plan and everything was in motion except … the paper part. Her day started with her regular exercise class where the scavenger hunt began. Her friend gave her an envelope that let her to the next place … the nail salon where a friend surprised her & gave her another envelope. The next envelope led her to a hair salon where another friend surprised her and gave her another envelope. The third envelope led her to her final destination to a hotel … he was waiting at the hotel bar.
She was traveling via the metro so each envelope had the metro stations on the out side of the envelope and the time she had to be at each location. I am so in love with this sophisticated script and it was the perfect way to implement Jordan’s ideas. (The script is available in upper case too). Tim Holtz vintage “Things” stamp was perfect to set the time for each location.
This is what the scavenger hunt plan looked like all laid out. The shoe card I think he used later? I really wanted to used the shoe stamp on each envelope but, we didn’t have time.
Jordan’s mom and I didn’t want to write the addresses to each location … we wanted her to guess and do a math problem to figure out the full address … hahah so fun. Turns out when you are on a scavenger hunt math is hard cause you are super excited. We used a label printer for the tags… each envelope had a tag with the address “problems” to solve.
Once she met Jordan at the bar … I think he left to “go to the bathroom” but, not really. After 10 minutes or so … the bartender gave her the last envelope … the finish line (she’s a runner) and a quote that he picked out. The key was in that last envelope plus another key where Jordan was waiting with a photo album, flowers etc. So romantic right? Again the script stamp … saved us .. they look so beautiful on these bright envelopes.
These days friends know before the “bride to be” knows that she’s going to get engaged. It’s so different now but, good thing friends can keep secrets like this…. So the next day Jordan arranged a brunch and invite all of their close friends & family (another surprise). His dear mom bought a sign at the Michaels? You could barely see the letters …. soooo …
I die cut some large circles and put the letters on top so they would stand out. I added ribbon on the sides of the poster to add color and tie in the scavenger elements.
That’s the story. Did you see the engagement card I made this beautiful couple? You can see it in my last post here. Thank you letting me share this story and have a great day! Hugs, Kathy
P.S. Jordan’s mom … she is the one that showed me how to emboss … I was hooked and my love for stamping began.
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What a beautiful way to propose! He is definitely a keeper! I love all the different things you did to make the hunt even more fun!! Love the address “problems”! Totally awesome! I love that you were such a big part of this fun scavenger hunt! What an honor! TFS!
You are right Barb he’s a keeper and it was such a special creative event for me. Thanks for reading all the tiny bits. Hugs
Oh my what a fun, fun story. Love the creativity of a scavenger hunt! Congratulations to all! Thanks for sharing!! 🙂
Hi Carol, Thanks so much so glad you enjoyed all the details 🙂
What a cute story. TFS. Your envelopes and quiz cards rock my world.
lol Yay so happy to hear that your world was rocked Beth!! Thanks 🙂
What fun!!!!!!!!
Thanks Amy and so glad I was able to see you at CHA 🙂 hugs
Fabulous! I’m so glad you were a part of their special day in this way. They’re all so wonderfully beautiful and clever and FUN!
Thanks Rijacki me tooooo 🙂 So happy you liked everything.
What an amazing project! So sweet and very clever!
Thanks soo much Michelle it all looked even better in person. So happy you like it 🙂
What a fun and exciting project, and congrats to the happy couple! Jordan is so romantic, my DH doesn’t have a romantic bone in his body, lol!
Hey Sandy maybe you should have your hubby read the post and maybe there will be hope for Valentines Day? I think my hubby should too lol. 🙂
Oh my gosh, what a sweet story, Kathy! Jordan sounds like one special guy and Anna is a lucky girl! Thank you so much for sharing the story! Wishing the newly engaged every happiness!
Hi Laura, I just wanted to say thanks for your lovely wishes for Jordan and Anna. I will pass them along. Hugs
This is so cool–congrats to the happy couple and how cool that you were allowed to be involved in all of this!
Yay thanks Sheri I will pass on your sweet wishes. Hugs
How fun! And how romantic! Who could say no after reading that last note! I wish them a very happy life together!
I agree Marianne and I will pass along your sweet wishes. Hugs
How Beautiful and what an awesome way to be included, That’s some ring..He did well. Congratulations!
I know! Sandra! that ring!! Thanks I will pass your wishes along. Hugs
This is such a lovely story. I am LOVING the idea of the scavenger hunt and thank you for including us on this adventure. How fun that you were a part of it!
Thanks so much Nora… it was a very special two days indeed. 🙂
Hi Kathy,
I am a new subscriber to your wonderful blog; this was an such a romantic story to share, and I love all the special touches you did! Great job! Thanks for sharing such joy with us.
Oh Stacy thanks so much and a warm welcome to you. 🙂 Thanks for subscribing 🙂
Awww, how super sweet! Congrats to the beautiful couple!
Thanks so much Joyce 🙂
Awww so sweet, your the best for helping him or them out. When my hubby asked me I had no idea. It was around my birthday in July and we had gone to the Mall to do some shopping. Went to Helzberg Diamonds he wanted me to check out the ruby jewelry so I was. Little did I know, he was looking at rings. He called me over and asked me if he were ever to get brave and ask me to marry him what ring would I like. ( Keep in mind rings never fit me in the stores) I picked of course one of the most expensive ones, tried it and OMG it fit!! He got down on one knee right there and asked me to “Marry him and make him happy for the rest of his life” throughout the tears of joy and the surprise I said “Yes”. So of course now we are in a photo album in that store. Very Happy and married now for almost 14 years.
Oh Bobbie what a sweet story thanks for taking the time to share it. He sure is romantic. Hugs
FANTASTIC!!!!!
Thanks Lisa 🙂
Congrats to the happy couple. Must have been such fun for you!
Thanks so much Maria and yesss it was such an awesome experience 🙂
Oh what great fun! Happy for the newly engaged couple! Thanks for sharing this Kathy! 🙂
Thanks Nancee I will pass your wishes along. Hugs 🙂
Wow, what an awesome plan!!!! I am excited for you that you got to be a part of it!!!
Thanks Kimb it was such a creative heart warming blast. 🙂
What a beautiful and romantic story. Congratulations to the happy couple. Thank you for sharing. We need to hear more beautiful stories such as this in our everyday world. Happy day and hugs from Australia
This story of how was so awesome to read. Congrats to the awesome couple and so glad you shared the story.
Hi Kathy,
What a wonderful idea Jordan had! So much fun to have the scavenger hunt.
I wonder if she figured it out along the way? Love the bright colours and the way
the questions sent her to the next location. Jordan really thought the whole thing
through!! So very happy you had a part in it and Jordan’s mom too.
Congratulations to all of you!
They are such a beautiful couple and what a memorable engagement! I think this is so romantic! You must have had so much fun being a part of this and creating the little instruction cards. Those questions and math equations are tricky! I keep wondering what the bride-to-be was thinking all along the way while doing the scavenger hunt! The excitement must have been building! I really enjoyed reading this! Awesome job, Kathy!
What a wonderful story to have and share for the rest of their lives together!
Kathy, please let Anna & Jordan know i am praying for many years of love, deep commitment and happiness!
My hint to couples getting married… Start your married life off by finding 3 or 4 minutes to slow dance every day! At home, in a grocery store if you hear a special song….anywhere! It let’s you focus on just the two of you, your love, your smiles….without asking about the bills or answering the phone. It has worked beautifully almost every day for 20 years now.
Congratulations!
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And, Kathy, YOU are a gem! What a special way to make this even more special, and a way to include you!
He-IS-Able!
Traci Starkweather
tracistarkweather@gmail.com
Oh Kathy…now this is a really good read. The details in every step is awesome and I’m glad you got to be part of it. Congratulations and all the best to Jordan and Anna. Thanks for sharing this wonderful event.
Omg love it what a great idea , love all.the envelopes with the math problems. Congrats and thanks for sharing with us. They look amazing in the pics.
Wonderful plan and beautiful work on all those special cards!
What a wonderful way to propose; you will all remember this forever and a day I am sure! Each of the cards is so precious as well; the riddle, the equation, the stamped clock. Just great that you played such a lovely part Kathy 🙂
What a fun story (with documentation) for them to tell their grandchildren some day! Just lovely! Thanks for sharing it with US, Kathy!
Oh my Kathy!! This is amazing!!! Love how you did the different envelopes and cards, the “math problems” and all those details!!! Every girl is dreaming of such a creative proposal like that. And it is so so sweet of you helping them making it even more special!!! Hugs, Tina
How very fun to be part of the engagement and how clever to send her on a scavenger hunt!! Love those scripty fonts!
this is so nice!
congrats!
wish them all happines of the world!
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Oh my! That was fabulous! How exciting for them!
Congratulations to the Happy Couple! What a creative guy and how sweet of you and help out with his amazing idea! So cool!!
Hugs,
Lisa
So fun! His momma sure raised him right 🙂 Y’all were a great behind-the-scenes team for him. Congrats to the engaged couple!
What wonderful news–so very exciting.
Love your cards. You pay great attention to details which make them outstanding. TFS
What super fun cute cards. They would be cute ideas for Easter. Thanks for sharing
Great card, coloring and video. Love this kit. Thanks for sharing.
Linda d.
Aggggghhhh! these cards are just so gorgeous!!! I love them so much, they are just perfect, this hop has been amazing so far, it is my first one, I never knew what they were until now, how crazy is that!!
I am really love everyone’s work, I am hooked.
Thank you for your inspiration xxx
I just love the cloud shaker cards, so different. Love the duck in the upside down umbrella!
Such awesome coloring and so cute. The reflection in the puddles is amazing.
I love your cards and all the extra love you put into them thank you for being such and inspiration!!
These are beautiful creations.
Oh so wonderful! I love how everything played out and how you were such a big part of this momentous event! Here’s to the happy couple!
What an amazing story!!
Very sweet story! Always good to hear an uplifting and positive story!
What a story! And how exciting to play a part in it Kathy! I love how you created all the different elements to get her to where she needed to be
Hi Kathy! I know, I’m so late reading this. LOL. Congratulations, I love how you all came together to make Jordan’s idea work/happen. That’s so fun!