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AIBU to feel upset there are no photos of my proposal?

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KatieHW · 09/05/2026 10:24

DP proposed to me a couple of weeks ago. I feel really sad he didn’t arrange for anyone to capture this, there’s no photos let alone videos. I have said to him in the past that if I was to ever get engaged then it would be important for me to be able to look back on it in the future. When I put in my friends group chat I was engaged they all asked to see what happened and it was embarrassing to say DP didn’t think of this.

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WearyAuldWumman · 10/05/2026 14:21

KatieHW · 10/05/2026 13:28

I’ll be fine - he knows he’s punching so will be on best behaviour to keep me happy x

Just keep telling yourself that.

If you're the one that think he's punching, then he's really not.

Supporting2026 · 10/05/2026 14:22

Wow - there is something deeply wrong with you if that's what you're focused on.

WearyAuldWumman · 10/05/2026 14:23

KatieHW · 10/05/2026 13:33

A proposal is for the woman’s benefit. Let’s be honest.

You've just jumped the shark.

HPFA · 10/05/2026 14:23

You can make up for it for asking him to photograph the moment when he decides to leave - which I suspect will not be all that long.

WearyAuldWumman · 10/05/2026 14:26

Gloomydownwest · 10/05/2026 14:12

I don't even remember my proposal! 😭

Mine was "Do me a favour, will you? Marry me!"

😄

[ETA That was the first one. It's a long story...]

HarshbutTrue2 · 10/05/2026 14:27

This thread isn't real.
If it is real, OP is deluded. I can't be truthful because my threads get deleted for telling the truth - even when I say I miss my dead father-in-law.
I will say that life is not a bed of roses. If OP thinks no photo is such a big deal she has got a big shock in store when she enters the real world. Married life brings many trials and challenges. There is even a possibility that her in laws may become disenchanted with her.
One of the most disgusting photos I saw shared online was a very intimate photo of someone giving birth. I suppose OP is just the type who would want a photographer standing between her legs at a crucial moment. I bet she wants a slutty photo of her in her underwear on her wedding day too....

poetryandwine · 10/05/2026 14:29

Reading OP’s posts has made me feel dirty.

Casperroonie · 10/05/2026 14:33

KatieHW · 09/05/2026 10:24

DP proposed to me a couple of weeks ago. I feel really sad he didn’t arrange for anyone to capture this, there’s no photos let alone videos. I have said to him in the past that if I was to ever get engaged then it would be important for me to be able to look back on it in the future. When I put in my friends group chat I was engaged they all asked to see what happened and it was embarrassing to say DP didn’t think of this.

Oh spare me. How ridiculous can anyone get 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

dreamiesformolly · 10/05/2026 14:37

WearyAuldWumman · 10/05/2026 14:23

You've just jumped the shark.

This.

Laurmolonlabe · 10/05/2026 14:42

This is beginning to look like the OP just wanted to put it on Instagram- You are not a Kardashian, just get over it, and enjoy a private moment.

RampantIvy · 10/05/2026 14:47

KatieHW · 10/05/2026 13:23

He (well his parents mainly 😂) are stumping up a lot of money for our wedding in Portugal, so I’ve forgiven him!

We have a full house here

  1. Wanted proposal to be filmed
  2. Destination hen do
  3. Destination wedding

Shall we take a punt on what else there is?

No white whatsoever to be worn at the hen holiday?
Loads of bridesmaids?
Child free?
Dress theme for guests?

No, I really am not jealous. I just find the whole idea of it being all about the engagement, hen do and wedding a little OTT. It should be about getting and being married.

What's the betting that the OP will struggle with the anticlimax of daily married life?

poetryandwine · 10/05/2026 14:50

I am with you, @RampantIvy

I thought DH’s proposal and our small wedding were two of the most romantic things imaginable. I still do.

MaggieBsBoat · 10/05/2026 15:06

what the f is wrong with you

Mossey55 · 10/05/2026 15:09

You are being ridiculously childish. I’d run for the hills if I were him

PenelopePinkerton · 10/05/2026 15:13

KatieHW · 10/05/2026 13:33

A proposal is for the woman’s benefit. Let’s be honest.

😂

WhereHasMyPlanetGone · 10/05/2026 15:19

KatieHW · 10/05/2026 13:33

A proposal is for the woman’s benefit. Let’s be honest.

Ah that’s a shame you feel like that. My DH was so excited to ask me to marry him, for his own benefit as much as mine. Sorry your partner isn’t fussed about it. Hugs hun 🤗 xxx

Musicaltheatremum · 10/05/2026 15:20

KatieHW · 09/05/2026 13:00

I appreciate all the comments and wide range of views.

I do think those who got engaged 20/30/40 years ago are somewhat missing the point, and aren’t the type who I’d expect to understand. For better or worse, we are in modern times now.

I think the point many are missing is that DP knew this was important, yet did nothing with it.

I got engaged 40 years ago and 5 years ago. I use sm a lot despite being 62. Honestly you won't miss it in a few years.

EstherGreenwood63 · 10/05/2026 15:26

WearyAuldWumman · 10/05/2026 14:23

You've just jumped the shark.

Agree but HQ seem fine with it so.....must be the traffic makes bs threads ok. Fings ain't what they used to be round here fo sho.

BunnyLake · 10/05/2026 15:37

KatieHW · 10/05/2026 13:14

Many options are available…how do you think so many others manage it? 🙄

Well tell us one option.

BunnyLake · 10/05/2026 15:44

WearyAuldWumman · 10/05/2026 14:21

Just keep telling yourself that.

If you're the one that think he's punching, then he's really not.

Exactly.

No good you thinking he’s punching if he doesn’t.

The fact he didn’t do photographers or videographers to keep his little princess happy proves he does not think he is punching.

Think about that @KatieHW, he did not do this thing you specifically told him you wanted because what Katie wants Katie doesn’t always get. 😂

WhereHasMyPlanetGone · 10/05/2026 15:48

To be honest it sounds like he thinks you’re the one punching 😳

BunnyLake · 10/05/2026 15:51

EstherGreenwood63 · 10/05/2026 15:26

Agree but HQ seem fine with it so.....must be the traffic makes bs threads ok. Fings ain't what they used to be round here fo sho.

If it’s made up The OP must keep notes in a file for the sake of continuity. Perhaps they are bored today.

IdaGlossop · 10/05/2026 15:53

BunnyLake · 10/05/2026 15:51

If it’s made up The OP must keep notes in a file for the sake of continuity. Perhaps they are bored today.

Perhaps she has written the plot of a novel and has started this thread to try out ideas.

BunnyLake · 10/05/2026 16:05

IdaGlossop · 10/05/2026 15:53

Perhaps she has written the plot of a novel and has started this thread to try out ideas.

Some self published chick lit. 😂

IdaGlossop · 10/05/2026 16:11

BunnyLake · 10/05/2026 16:05

Some self published chick lit. 😂

Oh no! We must brace ourselves for the raunchy parts.

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