We actually staged this shot after the fact, but it's basically what it looked like.

Now we're just being silly.

And this is what the ring looks like in varying lights and from different angles.

So our friends also met us back at my apartment complex's clubhouse for a little party, and they even had a guestbook for them to write a little message in.

They set up a table all nice and pretty for us.

And an engagement cake for the engagement party!