My Engagement Story: From Pinterest Dreams to God-Orchestrated Reality

It’s been one month since I said “yes” and honestly, I am still trying to wrap my head around it.

I made my engagement announcement on April Fools’ Day (yes… the irony 😅) and while I have been holding back from sharing too much about my current relationship, I figured now that it is out, I might as well take you on the journey with me.

So, I am starting with my engagement story. Next week, I will share how we met and over the next couple of weeks, I will open up about my lessons on courting God’s way, releasing your type, navigating dating as a single mom and yes… I am planning a wedding, so I will try to incorporate some of those experiences and lessons along the way.

Now let me be honest…

Even though I am a transparent person, in my mind, I really wanted to wait until after I got married to share these details. I have had quite a few people message me about warfare and caution me about sharing too soon, just in case things do not work out and if I am honest, I understood exactly what they meant. That thought has crossed my mind more times than I can count.

But today is Good Friday and if there is ever a day that reminds me of obedience, sacrifice and trusting God even when it feels uncomfortable, it is today!!! 

So I am choosing to share my journey in real time with you:-)  I am praying that my obedience, as scary as it feels, will honor God and bless even one person reading this.

Here is my engagement story….

Mr Tucker’s birthday is March 3rd and a few months before, I had decided that I wanted to do something special for him by planning a small birthday party, especially because he had mentioned before that he would love to have one. What I did not know at the time was that while I was planning a celebration for him, he was quietly planning a moment that would completely change my life.

Since his actual birthday fell on a Tuesday, we decided to host the celebration on the Sunday before, March 1st. The day started like any normal Sunday. We went to church and I was simply looking forward to the party later that afternoon.

However, as the day went on, it felt like everything I had planned was falling apart right before my eyes. Nothing seemed to be going according to plan. People were running late, things were moving slower than expected and I could feel myself becoming increasingly frustrated because I just wanted everything to come together smoothly.

In the middle of all of this, Mr Tucker had made a special request that I get my makeup done. He mentioned that his coworkers and family would be there and that he really wanted me to look my best. While it felt a bit extra at the time, I agreed.

Of course, that also came with its own delay because he ended up being late to pick me up, which did not help my already growing frustration.

On the way to my makeup appointment, my photographer called to inform me that the photoshoot location had been changed to somewhere much farther than originally planned. At that point, I was already irritated, but I adjusted and went along with it anyway.

Then, to add to everything, my makeup artist—who has done my makeup countless times—decided that this would be the perfect day to give me a mini facial before starting my makeup (big up Shauna from BrushMe Pretty who always slays my face). While I appreciated the gesture, it caused even more delay and by then, I was honestly at my limit with these delays.

As someone who plans events for a living, it annoys me when things are late. I tell them if I am more than half hour late on my wedding day I am going to cry…. anyway….

We went to the location and had a beautiful photoshoot (big up Dominic from Anson Photographer, he never fails with amazing photos). After finishing the shoot, I was ready to just change and head to the party so that at least something could go right for the day. We went to separate bathrooms on location to get ready and about fifteen minutes later, I received a message from Omar saying that he was not feeling well and seemed to be having diarrhea (huh…. really today?!!!).

Now, at that point, I was already frustrated- annoyed – mad – feeling all emotions-  but I chose to respond with empathy because I assumed this was something completely out of his control.

Eventually, he came out and we got into the car, now almost an hour late to his own birthday party. As we drove to the venue, he took his time driving, which only added to my annoyance because in my mind, we were already late and needed to hurry.

When we finally arrived, I could see from a distance that people were already seated and waiting. I was ready to rush out of the car and go inside, but Omar insisted that we walk in together. Although I did not feel like waiting any longer, I reluctantly agreed.

As we approached the entrance, everyone stood up, which I thought was simply a kind gesture for the birthday celebration. But as I stepped inside, I noticed something strange… everyone was looking directly at me and videoing us.  I could not understand why until I glanced to my left and saw a beautifully decorated setup with candles, rose petals and a floral arch.

Then I saw the sign that said, “Will You Marry Me?”

In that moment, everything slowed down…..

Mr. Tucker leaned over and whispered that every delay throughout the day had been planned and orchestrated.

As I began walking toward him, my friends and family started handing me roses one by one with the biggest smiles and then I saw something that completely took me by surprise—my mom, who I believed was in Florida, stepped out and handed me a rose as well.

At that point, I was completely overwhelmed. I was speechless, trying to process everything that was happening in front of me….. 

Mr. Tucker got down on one knee and although I cannot even remember everything he said because I was still in shock, I remember the moment he placed the ring on my finger.

I could not even find the words to respond….  

I simply nodded yes (after everyone started shouting so what’s the answer)….

And in that moment, I knew this was God!!! 

Not just because of the proposal itself, but because of the journey that led to that moment. Because if I am honest, this was a prayer I did not even fully realize God was answering in this way. 

As I reflect on that moment, I cannot help but smile because I truly got the kind of engagement people save on Pinterest boards… the kind you admire from a distance but never quite imagine happening to you. If I am honest, I did not even dream this big for myself. And yet, Mr. Tucker was so intentional, so thoughtful and so romantic in the way he planned every single detail. From orchestrating the delays to making sure my family and closest friends were there, hearing that he has been planning this since January, to creating such a beautiful and meaningful atmosphere, he went above and beyond anything I could have imagined.

It meant so much to me to see not just the proposal, but the heart and effort behind it. It was a reminder that God did not just answer my prayer… He exceeded it.

It was one of the most beautiful God-ordained moments of my life and I will never forget it.

If this story encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a reminder that God is still working, even in the delays. And I would love for you to let me know how this blog blessed you🤍

Have a Happy and Holy Easter:-)