Wednesday 7 October 2020

She Said Yes

It was Eleanor and Jacob's two year anniversary of when they started dating on Saturday. They had booked to go to London for the weekend to celebrate but with the new coronavirus restrictions in place in Leeds they had to cancel, so instead, they booked a night at the Queen's Hotel in City Square. 

They wanted to make it special so they ate on Saturday night at The Ivy in Victoria Quarter. They hadn't been there before, it was expensive but they said the food was excellent and it was lovely if you have something to celebrate.

Afterwards they visited a cocktail bar before ending their evening at the Sky Lounge, The Hilton's rooftop restaurant and bar, for more cocktails. There's an outdoor terrace where you're able to take in the panoramic views of Leeds, however, the weather on Saturday was such that the doors had been locked and they had to drink their cocktails indoors. Unbeknown to Eleanor, Jacob had a word with the staff and they unlocked the doors for him so that he could take Eleanor outside amongst the bright lights of Leeds and he proposed to her.

Although it wasn't a total surprise to Eleanor she was taken by the moment and couldn't stop crying. Jacob had given his phone to a member of staff who managed to snap some photos for them.

Of course, Eleanor said yes and afterwards, people who had seen what had happened were clapping and congratulating them. They were given glasses of prosecco on the house.

Eleanor and Jacob met whilst they were at university. It's funny really as both my children took science degrees and both have partners who were their lab partners whilst at university. Jacob comes from the Midlands but when they finished university he wanted to be nearer to Eleanor so he looked for a job here in Yorkshire. He found a job in York and rents a room in a shared house. He came here to stay for the weekend a couple of weeks ago and just as he was about to go home he got a text from one of his housemates saying that one of the other housemates had tested positive for coronavirus. This meant that he had to isolate for a period of fourteen days. He couldn't really go back home where someone had coronavirus as Jacob wasn't showing any symptoms and if he didn't have it we didn't want him catching it so he stayed here. Whilst isolating, the new restrictions came into force and we're now not allowed to mix in our own houses or gardens with other households. We figured that as Jacob was already here and isolating, he was part of our household. This is the reason why Eleanor and Jacob have managed to spend some time together. He's now gone back to his own house as everyone is out of isolation, and luckily, none of the other housemates have come down with the virus. Unfortunately, it now means that as Jacob is now back in York, and Leeds is still under local restrictions, they don't know when they'll get to see each other again.

It's such an awful situation. When the country was in lockdown earlier this year they didn't see each other for over twelve weeks. The worst part of it is that Jacob moved here to be with Eleanor, he doesn't even have any family nearby.

Wedding preparations are now on hold until they're able to see each other again. They had hoped to get married next year but it's looking more and more unlikely with so many restrictions in place. I should imagine that everywhere will be booked up anyway with so many weddings from this year having been postponed.

And what about the ring? Well, the proposal wasn't totally out of the blue. Jacob had taken Eleanor ring shopping when we came out of lockdown and she'd chosen the ring she liked so she knew a proposal was on the cards, she just didn't know when it was going to happen. The ring is an 18 carat white gold single stone ring with diamond detailing. It's so sparkly.

Asking the bride's father's permission before proposing may seem a little old fashioned in this day and age but I think it shows respect and we were very touched that Jacob approached Mick and told him of his intentions before he proposed. We can't be happier to be welcoming him to the family, he's such a lovely young man and they're both very lucky to have found each other.

33 comments:

  1. Congratulations to Eleanor and Jacob, such a beautiful ring and proposal. They make a lovely couple.
    The coronavirus restrictions are very harsh but as long as we all stay safe and well is what matters above all. Their wedding will be all the more special when it eventually takes place and all the hardships will be a distant memory.

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  2. Beautiful news, congratulations, both our SIL to be asked hubby before proposing.

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  3. Many congratulations to Eleanor and your future son in law! Always nice to have a wedding to look forward to. I used to read many blogs but somewhere along the way my reading slipped for one reason & another. You might remember that my son & DIL live your way too, so I appreciate the local lockdown difficulties. Luckily they bought their first house in January this year (Pudsey) and their little girl was born just before the big lockdown, so we were unable to see her for many weeks. We're now in the 6 rule where we are and they're under Leeds restrictions, so we can't meet again. Luckily we're all healthy though, and I hope you & yours are too!

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  4. Aw Jo you have me in tears how lovely, congratulations to Eleanor and Jacob, they make a lovely couple they look so sweet together. The ring is beautiful and in these awful Covid times it's so nice to know that they were able to make the moment so special. I feel so sorry for them having to be apart it must be especially difficult for Jacob being so far from his family but all this will pass! and they have the rest of their lives to be together, Thank you for sharing this very special occasion with us. xx

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  5. Ahh - many congratulations to the happy couple! <3 x

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  6. Congratulations and best wishes for the future to your daughter and her Fiance

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  7. Congratulations Eleanor and Jacob, I'm sure you're going to be very happy. I'm so pleased Covid didntcstandcin your way and you got to celebrate in style.

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  8. Dear Jo
    What a lovely happy occasion - congratulations to them both. I hope they will be very happy together.
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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  9. That is so lovely! Congratulations and best wishes to them both.

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  10. Wonderful. Tear in eye, or maybe many. xx. All the very best to them both.

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  11. Congratulations to Jacob and Eleanor, that's lovely news and cheering for all of you to have a wedding to look forward to, whenever it comes. Well done to Jacob on making the proposal so special in such difficult times. x

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  12. Wonderful! Such a lovely couple, and Jacob obviously put a lot of thought into everything. I hope it won't be long until they can see each other again. This situation is so cruel isn't it?

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  13. Congratulations to the happy couple!
    What marvellous news!!
    Lisa x

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  14. Congratulations to Eleanor and Jacob, they make a lovely couple. The proposal sounds really special and the ring is beautiful :)

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  15. they look lovely together and the ring is beautiful as is Eleanor, it's great to hear some happy news xxx

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  16. Congratulations and Best Wishes to Eleanor and Jacob!

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  17. Wonderful, wonderful news.
    Many congratulations to Eleanor and Jacob.
    Thank you for sharing these lovely photographs.

    All the best Jan

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  18. Awww, that's lovely, Jo. Congratulations to Eleanor and Jacob. 💕

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  19. Congratulations to the happy couple and to you! I wish them many happy years.

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  20. IT IS SO GOOD TO HEAR WONDERFUL NEWS. A couple in love can overcome corona virus. A couple in love is just what we need to see. How lovely. And a beautiful stone! Congratulations

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  21. What a wonderful day for the happy couple, celebrating in style and made all the more special being in the middle of a pandemic lockdown. Sending love and many congratulations to you all.

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  22. Such beautiful news. Congratulations to everyone. x

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  23. Wonderful news Jo, thank you for sharing. It is an incredibly hard time this isn't it, it is so easy to forget as we trundle our way through life that many people are living in really difficult circumstances. I do hope that Eleanor and Jacob are able to set a date and that they can have the wedding that they want. It must be so hard for them to be living apart at this special time in their lives.

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  24. That is wonderful news, congratulations to them both, wishing them a long and happy life together.

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  25. What wonderful news. Huge congratulations to the happy couple. X

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  26. How lovely.Some good news at last.I wish them many,many happy years ahead.You must be so thrilled.

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  27. I'm so pleased to hear this wonderful news. Congratulations to Eleanor and Jacob. They had a memorable evening and I wish them every happiness in the future.

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  28. Lovely post and congratulations to Eleanor and Jacob! The ring is very pretty.💖

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  29. Oh this is lovely news! It's made me feel a bit emotional.
    Andy asked my dad for permission too, it's a bit old fashioned but seems like such a sweet thing to do.
    xx

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  30. Congrats to Eleanor & Jacob & I'll catch up with you through the week. We've been away last week for a short break & I had no internet, so only just saw this. Take care, stay safe & huggles.

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  31. Congratulations to the lucky couple. I hope things can work out so that they can have a beautiful wedding.

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  32. Awwww, how lovely to hear some good news. What a charming couple, congratulations to them, and to you for gaining a son.xxx

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  33. Oh congratulations to them both - and to you, gaining another son! The ring is beautiful and they both look so very happy xx

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