Picture by Julie Jordan
In her courting profile, Claire Wu requested guys to advocate music she might dance to. Luis Ramirez responded by sending her a playlist. Quickly they went on their first date, and two years later they acquired engaged. Right here, Claire and Louis inform us about their proposal, together with a persona take a look at and beauty…
What drew you to one another?
Claire: I am a really introverted particular person and wished to seek out that in a accomplice. On first dates I at all times ask, “Are you an introvert or an extrovert?” Once we met, Luis stated to me, “Okay, what you are seeing proper now’s essentially the most extroverted I will be.” I am often very withdrawn.” We’re actually appropriate by way of who we’re.
Claire, trying again on that day, had been there indicators? Did Louis appear nervous?
Claire: Properly, Louis is at all times nervous. [Luis laughs.]
What did you intend for the proposal?
Luis: First we went to an acrobatic present known as Dears of San Francisco, after which I made reservations for a elaborate dinner later within the night. Through the break, we walked to Ina Coolbreath Park, which is totally underrated. It has a wonderful view of the bay and I employed a photographer to satisfy us there.
Luis, if you had been strolling to the park after the present, what was going by your head?
Luis: A colleague of mine as soon as confirmed me a TikTok about how when guys get down on one knee to suggest, they do not hold their backs straight and it would not look good in pictures. As I approached the park, I stored eager about my posture.
Claire, when did you understand what was taking place?
Claire: We had been within the park and I heard a digital camera click on. I appeared and noticed the photographer after which Luis began to cry. He stated, “Over the previous two years…” and after that it is a bit of a blur. Now I perceive that individuals overlook to say sure in a second!
How did you’re feeling after the proposal?
Luis: I might see she was numb. We approached Julie the photographer and I launched them. Then I instructed we take an image in Chinatown earlier than dinner – we had actually necessary dates there. 5 minutes later Claire began in search of locations to take footage.
Claire: Yeah, I went from completely clueless to Okay, I am able to artwork direct!
How did you finish the day?
Luis: We went to Catania for dinner to have fun. Particularly in applications, there are such a lot of little issues that may go incorrect that one particular person might not need to proceed. However the reverse occurred to us.
Claire: I am extremely fortunate to have discovered Louis. Since we’re each introverts, the possibilities of assembly at a celebration are very, very low. [Both laugh.]
Thanks a lot for sharing your engagement story, Louis and Claire!
PS Extra tales about proposals and “my favourite second of my marriage ceremony”.
(Picture by Julie Jordan.)
