Before everyone starts getting sad about Summer being almost over, or going back to school, or whatever other summer blues may occur, I have happiness for you! Who DOESN'T love a cute proposal? Heck, I tear up at almost every proposal I've ever seen, I am guilty of staying up late and watching proposals on YouTube in high hopes one day I will get my own. Anyways, I've tweeted about this before but now I'm featuring @HowHeAsked. A WHOLE TWITTER ACCOUNT BASED ON PROPOSALS AND HAPPY ENDINGS, HELLO THIS IS MUCH NEEDED. Sorry, I got a LITTLE excited there.
Back to the topic, I'm here to introduce you to Stacy Tasman. She's the creator of HowHeAsked.com and she's the brilliance behind the twitter account as well (@HowHeAsked). Do I even have to ask you to follow? You all should have searched for the account and hit the follow button already! This isn't spam, or paid advertising, I have a soft spot for proposals, so when Stacy contacted me I was SO TOTALLY STOKED (for lack of better wording) to get to know more about this portal of inter-web happiness.
Here's a little background on the site & the creator, Stacy!
ABOUT US:
HowHeAsked started in Fall 2011 and features a new proposal story every day! Features include jaw-dropping photos, tear-jerking videos, and beautiful, heart-warming words. We receive submissions from newly-engaged women, grooms-to-be, photographers, deadly duos going on their 5th or 55th anniversary, same-sex couples, and more.
Bottom line: we’re in love with love (and of course gorgeous rings) and are thrilled to help share the most exciting story of a person’s life!
ABOUT ME:
Hi, I’m Stacy Tasman! I started HowHeAsked in Fall 2011 after a dear friend of mine got engaged. I felt blessed to be a part of the proposal and honestly couldn’t tell you who was more swept up in the emotion – my newly engaged girlfriend or my [extremely mushy] self. Alas, HowHeAsked.com began.
I’m a storyteller myself and unstoppably inquisitive. I love all things real, passionate, and energetic, and when life gives me lemons – I build a lemonade stand. I live in New York City, am a University of Florida graduate, and I’m lucky to have traveled through some of the world’s most beautiful countries over the past few years.
Most importantly, I get to know extremely excited women and help them share the most amazing story of their life with their friends, family, and all the love-addicted readers of HowHeAsked. And yes, I cry reading every single one
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I felt the need to get a little more information out of the proposal queen herself! So I did a little Q&A via email and this is what Stacy returned. LOOK AT THAT RING, #swoon. Feel free to read, cry, read some more, shed some more happy tears, and read again. Then go on pinterest and plan your future wedding ten times over. Those DIY center pieces, YOU CAN DO IT! Take it all in...
What's your favorite type of proposal?
I love the small things in life that make it most beautiful – like the way someone's eyes wrinkle when they smile or the way a short love note on the kitchen counter can turn the day around. So, my favorite proposals highlight the tiny bits and pieces of who a person is that has made the other person fall in love with them. I absolutely melt when a proposal adds up all the beautiful ways love exists, and all the ways it will exist in the future.
What's your favorite style of ring?
Oval and vintage. In fact, this is my favorite ring:
What is your HONEST opinion on the new 'Disney' inspired rings?
In life, love and relationships, what means something to one person doesn't always mean something to another. Same goes for engagement rings! The bright colors and ornate details of these Disney-inspired rings are beautiful, but I'm personally more of simple, elegant gal. I do, however, love the evolution of the traditional engagement ring and think any symbol of love – whether it's a traditional diamond, vintage gem, or Disney-inspired ring – is a stunning thing to wear!
What's the most unique proposal you've seen?
Speaking of Disney, I really loved this Disney montage proposal. The groom put together a mash-up of Disney films to share what his now fiance means to him. It was such a beautiful and creative effort, and the two of them will have the video to share forever!
What's the funniest proposal you've seen? (In a cute way, of course!)
This guy proposed in a banana suit. The best part is when he stands up...the banana suit is the equivalent length of a mini skirt. (Also, you'll see the girl is rushing into the room the banana man is waiting in because she was "on a scavenger hunt" with her friends). The whole thing is rather priceless.
What do you think is mandatory when it comes to a proposal?
1. That it's a complete surprise
2. That it's caught on camera some how
How can people contact you with their stories?
You can send an email to Stacy@HowHeAsked.com (with the story of "how we met" and "how he asked" + proposal photos/video + engagement shoot photos if you have them) or fill out our submission form.
How often do you post stories that have been shared with you?
I receive around 15-20 per week and I try to post all of them within a month or so. We are working on a self-publishing feature to speed this process up. The more the merrier (and tearier!).
What's your favorite part of a wedding?
The vows and speeches. If you couldn't tell already, I'm a big ol' mush. I've been blessed to have to a LOT of love in my life and I'm never too shy to be vocal about it. Words are so powerful and can change a person's life (it's happened to me many times). So at weddings, I love hearing kind, supportive and loving words, surrounded by the most important people in your life.
Would you ever consider making merchandise for the brides-to-be?
I've thought about making merchandise to commemorate the proposal (there are so many wedding blogs out there- I might leave it to them to do the wedding stuff, and I'll stick to the proposal). You'll definitely be the first to know when that happens!
So now it's time to accidentally leave this blog up on your phone/computer/ipad/tablet for your potential fiance to see. Obviously. I apologize for slacking on my blog, this thing called life keeps getting in the way! But I hope this little update is enough to make you crack a smile, find a new twitter account to follow, and a new website to stalk on a daily basis when you have wedding fever. Enjoy, and thank you as always for following @Prfct_Woman!
xoxo
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