On Katie's 25th birthday, Nolan wanted to try to recreate their first date. On that first date, Nolan and Katie got coffee and sat on a bench overlooking the Potomac River. That night they sat and talked for hours getting to know each other. From that night on, Old Town Alexandria was a very special place for the two of them, so Nolan thought it was only right to propose there.
His intention was to replicate each detail, right down to the same bench, but fate did not allow for that to happen. With the ring burning a hole in his pocket, Nolan and Katie walked towards that original bench, but other people had decided to spend their night there as well. They decided to turn and walk down along the river to a more secluded area. Not too far along they came across a bench by itself across the path from a large willow tree and under a lone street lamp and sat down. All day it had been gloomy and overcast looking as if rain was inevitable, but fortunately it held off. After a few minutes of talking, Nolan decided to reference that everything had worked out perfectly with it being such a "perfect" night with the rain holding off. Then he turned to Katie and asked her if she knew "What would make it even more perfect?" She replied, "What?" at that moment Nolan bent down on one knee with the ring box opened and answered "If you said you would marry me!" Katie's face was glowing and she was grinning from ear to ear. Speechless, she managed to say "Yes!" and Nolan put the ring on her finger.
A few minutes later, as Katie stared at her newly adorned hand, a group of teenage girls walked by and noticed the ring. Asking if they had just gotten engaged, they all screamed with excitement and gave their congratul
ations, hugged Katie, and told Nolan he made a good choice with the ring. Shortly after they had their picture taken underneath the tree across the path and spent the rest of the night calling their loved ones to spread the wonderful news!
| 1. | Head east on Dana Point Harbor Dr toward Golden Lantern St |  | 0.6 mi |
| 2. | Turn left at CA-1 N | | 0.2 mi |
| 3. | Take the 1st right onto Crystal Lantern St | | 0.1 mi |
| 4. | Turn right to stay on Crystal Lantern St | | 30 ft |
| 5. | Take the 1st right onto Calle La Primavera/ Continue to follow Calle La Primavera |
Casa Romantica
| 1. | Head southeast on Calle La Primavera toward La Cresta Dr | | 0.4 mi |
| 2. | Turn left at Crystal Lantern St | | 30 ft |
| 3. | Take the 1st left to stay on Crystal Lantern St | | 0.1 mi |
| 4. | Turn left at CA-1 S | | 1.2 mi |
| 5. | Take the ramp onto I-5 S | | 3.9 mi |
| 6. | Take exit 75 for Ave Palizada toward San Clemente | | 0.3 mi |
| 7. | Turn right at E Avenida Palizada | | 413 ft |
| 8. | Take the 2nd left onto N El Camino Real | | 0.2 mi |
| 9. | Turn right at Avenida Del Mar | | 0.5 mi |
| 10. | Turn right at Avenida Granada | | 367 ft |
| "Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a historic spanish colonial Revival estate of San Clemente which embodies the Romance and Reality of the Southern California experience. Its stunning setting is a place for people of all ages to explore and understand Southern California history, architecture, ecology and culture."- Casa Romantica Reception will be Catered by : Iva Lees Restaurant We will be serving.... Passed Hors D’Oeuvres Grilled Proscuitto wrapped with Asparagus with Sonoma Goat Cheese Mini White Cheddar Kobe Burger’s Fried Green Tomatoes with Sonoma Goat Cheese Crème Sweet Potato Fries in Wax Paper Cones with Remoulade Sauce Tomato Caprese Skewers Buffet Menu Poached Pear Salad with Baby Greens, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Candied Walnuts tossed in a Port Wine Vinaigrette Thyme Crusted New York Strip with Roasted Shallot au Jus Pan Seared Salmon with Tear Drop Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Basil & White Wine Butter Sauce Three Cheese Ravioli with Homemade Tomato Sauce Mashed Potatoes Grilled Vegetable Platter with Asparagus, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Eggplant & Roasted Peppers Artisan Breads Asiago Parmesan Bread, Cranberry Walnut Bread and Heart Shaped Corn Bread Premium Liquor and open bar for the whole night! | |
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