Lauren Brucker & Josh Krapf
Engaged on: May 29th, 2011
Wedding Date: Summer 2012
Happy June Bridal Bloggers!
It is FINALLY summer wedding season, and here at GEARYS we are seeing flurries of people stopping in to select gifts for their friends and family members who are registered here! In addition to the multitude of weddings that occur during the beautiful California summer, we have also been experiencing a high volume of engagements. Here at GEARYS, not only do we specialize in bridal registries, we also have a fabulous selection of fine jewelry and often help to facilitate a very sparkly engagement!
This adorable GEARYS Bride & Groom have been kind enough to let us blog about them and their GEARYS registry experience, beginning with the RING shopping prior to their engagement.
Lauren is a native Angeleno whose parents also registered at GEARYS for their wedding 28 years ago. This makes her one of our many second- generation brides. Josh was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. Together, they made the wise decision to settle on the beautiful west coast after they both graduated from college, starting their lives together as fiancées and soon to be newlyweds.
Their Story:
Lauren was actually the first to propose, back in the Fall of 2006...
Lauren and Josh met at Indiana University the Saturday night before school started. All of the new freshman were getting used to the college social scene. Lauren and Josh were quickly acclimating to IU life, making friends with anyone and everyone they saw. When they first met, Lauren was convinced that Josh would be her new best friend...little did she know he'd be THE ONE.
Lauren and Josh took a Hillel Leadership course together once a week during the first semester of their freshman year. Their friendship grew as they sat near each other each week and talked throughout class (no worries, they still did well in class). The class project was to plan a Hanukkah party for the IU freshmen. Lauren was in charge of the activities at the event and suggested creating a marriage booth.
Lauren thought it would be a funny idea to have a "secret admirer" leave notes by Josh's dorm room leading up to the Hanukkah party. Lauren secretly left a note and a Ring Pop by Josh's door that said:
"Will You Marry Me?
Love, ???"
Josh DID marry Lauren at the marriage booth at McNutt Dorm in the fall of 2006.
Now, they can't wait to get married (for real) and start a life together.
And this time, the ring isn't pipe-cleaner.
Josh proposed to Lauren just 2 weeks ago during a very romantic Memorial Day weekend getaway. He surprised Lauren by popping the question on a sunrise stroll along the beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
A few months ago, with the thought of engagement looming on the horizon, Lauren and Josh began their ring shopping. The happy couple came into GEARYS for a consultation with one of our fine jewelry specialists who explained the science behind the sparkle… the 4 C’s
Color, Carat, Cut & Clarity
Jewelry Specialist, Deborah gave Lauren and Josh a fun show-and-tell while explaining the 4 C’s.
Clarity & Carat Weight
Different Cuts of Diamonds
We sized Lauren’s finger so that Josh would propose with a ring that fits perfectly…which, of course he did!
We are so excited for Lauren and Josh and look forward to working with them when they come back in to register!
Wishing you both heart-felt congratulations on your engagement from your GEARYS family!
Xoxo,
Annie (aka “Maid of Honor”)
