Alex & Maddy
As a lifelong Northern Virginian, I knew I wanted to pick out the perfect engagement ring from a local jeweler and stay away from the mainstream competition. I came to Midtown Jewelers after reading about their fantastic reviews and due to their location in the heart of Reston. I had no idea what I was doing or where to begin. Vijay did an outstanding job helping me pick out the perfect engagement ring. I held onto the ring until the time was right. I finished my first semester of grad school in late December and Maddy and I were planning on going into DC to celebrate and grab dinner; I was also planning on proposing. The timing of the engagement grew even more perfect when Maddy got promoted that morning an even bigger reason to go out and celebrate! I told Maddy I wanted to go to the mall at night and see some of the monuments before dinner so when we got into the city we took a pedicab (I had the guy waiting at the restaurant for us) to the Lincoln Memorial. There was almost nobody there, probably because it was 25. Luckily, a random woman was walking out. I chased her down and asked if she could take a picture of my girlfriend and I, which she obliged. Handing her my phone, I then sternly told her, I'm also going to propose so be ready. After taking a normal picture, I wrapped my arm around Maddy, told her I love her and got down on a knee and proposed and she said yes! It was an amazing moment and I'm so glad Midtown Jewelers could be a part of it.
Alex