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The Proposal

So after almost 5 years of dating, you'd think Dana would have been prepared for this moment! Yeah, she wasn't!  Marco proposed on May 17, 2008 which is also the day he graduated from law school.  His graduation party was held at his Aunt Cindy and Uncle Mike's beautiful home in Long Beach, CA.  Dana's mom flew in and there were about 25 members of Marco's family there.  Everyone knew a proposal was coming except for Dana.  Marco gathered everyone around to give his 'thank you' speech before the food was served.  He thanked everyone for coming and supporting him through the crazy journey of law school. Then Marco turned to Dana and said he especially needed to thank her.  He got down on one knee and asked Dana if she would do him the honor of being his wife.  Most people say "Yes" and hug.  Dana was so caught off guard she backed up and kept backing up until the wall stopped her.  Then she hid behind the barbeque in tears!  She eventually walked back over to Marco (who was waiting patiently on one knee the whole time) and said YES! (There are more pictures in the 'Photo Albums' section.)