The story so far...
Ryan & Erin met online in July 2018. After a failed first date, they hit it off later that year in November (guess she just needed some time to miss him). They quickly became an 'official' couple with Ryan asking Erin to be his Girlfriend atop the big wheel at the Edinburgh Christmas Market on 30th November 2018.
Fast forward through COVID, moving in together in May 2020 & Erin graduating University, the couple's third Anniversary was fast approaching. The assignment was clear "Propose before our three year Anniversary or there will be trouble". In true Ryan style, he waited until the day before to pop the question.
10am, 29th November 2021 (14 hours until the deadline) - The couple pack their bags separately for their Anniversary weekend away. Unbeknownst to Erin, stowed away within Ryan's (supposedly) tattered, old travel bag was the big rock he was soon about to present her with. Erin however, didn't feel that his travel bag 'fitted the theme' of the fancy hotel they would soon be staying in and ordered him to take everything out and repack his stuff into her much more upmarket suitcase. Ryan, in front of his soon to be fiancée had to perform a ring box sleight of hand the likes of which Dynamo would've been proud of.
2 pm, 29th November 2021 (10 hours until the deadline) - The couple arrive in St. Andrews & enjoy a lovely day walking about the town. The nerves were setting in for Ryan as he nursed a pint of Tennents for close to an hour in the Dunvegan Bar. Erin on the other hand, completely oblivious to Ryan's grand plan, was now onto her sixth gin of the day. Lunch was up next, then it would be time to step up/kneel down.
4pm, 29th November 2021 (8 hours until the deadline) - Upon leaving Ham's Hame as the sun was gently setting, Ryan was keen to lead Erin towards the beach, (her favourite place). Erin on the other hand, not wishing to hurt the feelings of the shuttlebus driver she had told to pick them back up at 4pm, caused quite the scene as Ryan pleaded with her to join him on a beach walk. Erin begrudgingly accepted.
4:14pm, 29th November 2021 (7 hours, 46 minutes until the deadline) - As the sun was setting, Ryan got down on one knee and asked Erin to be his wife. This was met with screams and crying, as Erin struggled to form any meaningful sentences. Rumour actually has it that she still hasn't said 'yes', however the ring ended up on her finger pretty quickly regardless.
The celebrations continued back in The Fairmont Hotel, with Erin drunk, completely overwhelmed & subsequently fast asleep by about 9pm. Ryan stayed up to watch Match of the Day with room service.
Fast forward to 2024, the couple are in their 6th year together & settled into their new home in Stonehouse. Excitedly awaiting their big day, which they cannot wait to celebrate with all of you.
P.S… bring a bauble!