It's official! On Sunday September 2, 2007, Ben Gustafson nervously got down on his knee at Longwood Gardens after a amazing display of fireworks (Jessica's favorite thing) requesting that Jessica Barone would take his hand in marriage! She responded in surprise by giggling excitedly. Thankfully he knows her well enough to know that her laughter is a good thing. She could hardly contain her excitement and it took several minutes before she could even look at the ring. While Ben had been planning the engagement for weeks, he certainly caught his bride-to-be off guard, she was completely clueless until he was on his knee! He had to ask a second time before his surprised fiance shouted "of course!"
We are ecstatic! Our families are ecstatic! The details are starting to get underway, but we are trying to drink it all in and enjoy this exciting time together.
We hope this announcement finds you well. For some it has been awhile since we have talked. Of the many things Ben and I have in common, our diligence, or lack thereof, with keeping in touch is one of them! We would love to hear what new with you. Please do not hesitate to give a call to catch up or hear more of the details; we like to share them.
All our love,
Jessica and Ben
aka the future mr. and mrs. gustafson...ooo thats weird ;)
Moments after Ben proposed!
Another couple nearby saw our special moment and offered to take a picture
The fountain in the conservatory where Ben proposed
Picture of us earlier in the day as we walked around the gardens
The fireworks
In Rittenhouse Square the day after our engagement
Another pict (thanks Christina for putting up with our "just engagedness"!)
The ring
