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Title: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Laethyl on February 11, 2016, 11:34:59 PM TL;DR—Look! I proposed! With Ultrasabers :D
https://youtu.be/sQm00N94Fr0 Background: My then-girlfriend and I started our relationship on many mutual interests. We're both programmers, we like similar foods... and we love Star Wars. On our first date, I brought her a bouquet of red roses in a cheap red Darth Vader lightsaber hilt. She loved it, I still see the photo of that passed around from time to time. When it came time to propose, of course it had to be special. But it wasn't until several rounds of (admittedly brilliant) ideas that I dreamed up hiding it in her saber. (https://photos-4.dropbox.com/t/2/AAAOKgZjSS2v3ZIjmId5XUsEeNGngTeKYPrFOy2i_WFP-w/12/104131320/png/32x32/1/_/1/2/shot_160211_181411.png/EMjoz1AYww4gAigC/wUYIkQJepsALN7RW2DlrrN-X9F2mq50rbdRBRdh561g?size=1280x960&size_mode=3) Bunch of twist-ties later, and I'm an engaged man! The video explains most of it. I didn't plan any of it out, so my "choreography" is pretty bad! But the whole goal was to suck a little and eventually have HER "put me on one knee"! Which as you can see, worked perhaps a little too well. Given the lower light, she thought the weird shiny thing in her saber was a sign it was broken! She had no idea what I was trying to do haha. Fortunately, the Prophecy's hilt cap lets you very much see anything that might be attached to the speaker. Oh, and for the sharp observer... yes, the tip did pop off, it is already glued back on and happy :) Thank you Ultrasabers! Lightsabers: -Consular, Dark Violet Amethyst LED & 36" Midgrade blade -Prophecy v3, Consular Green LED & 32" Midgrade blade Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Darth Justicar on February 11, 2016, 11:40:56 PM How awesome...congratulations! Best proposal ever. She is a lucky lady...if only I had a boyfriend like this!
A point for that! (I am assuming LS based on your saber...if that's wrong, I can correct it.) Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Layana on February 11, 2016, 11:51:32 PM I'm in love with you guys :D so perfect
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: James Casey on February 12, 2016, 12:00:31 AM Congratulations to you both! I look forward to seeing the wedding album :)
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: 123outerme on February 12, 2016, 01:22:58 AM Congratulations! Quite a proposal as well, the video was very funny.
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: JediXIX on February 12, 2016, 01:48:46 AM YES . . . well done, congratulations, best proposal EVER . . . +1 :)
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Landen Se-Sentien on February 12, 2016, 02:41:08 AM Congratulations. Well planned and executed.
Enjoy your new life together. Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Master Nero Attoru on February 12, 2016, 02:53:27 AM Congrats! I proposed with a fencing weapon, so we're totally on the same page. Best of luck with the wedding planning!
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Dauntless Seven on February 12, 2016, 03:22:07 AM Aw this is so sweet and funny ! I'm thinking don't drop the ring in the snow. +1 and big congrats 8)
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: hazard502 on February 12, 2016, 05:08:47 AM That is so awesome! Congrats to you both!
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Prowl 1701 on February 12, 2016, 05:16:07 AM Congrats! Looking forward to wedding pics with lightsabers!!!
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Master Resolute on February 12, 2016, 05:21:05 AM Congratulations!! I think it went smooth. Well done sir.
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: RevanReborn on February 12, 2016, 09:20:45 AM Wow!! Coolest proposal ever. Congrats, that's SO awesome! Best of luck with everything :). Point coming asap.
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: sedstiskyfaller on February 12, 2016, 07:26:09 PM Very cool! :D One of the best proposals Ive seen. So happy for you both! +1
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Brainiac on February 12, 2016, 07:46:41 PM TL;DR—Look! I proposed! With Ultrasabers :D https://youtu.be/sQm00N94Fr0 Background: My then-girlfriend and I started our relationship on many mutual interests. We're both programmers, we like similar foods... and we love Star Wars. On our first date, I brought her a bouquet of red roses in a cheap red Darth Vader lightsaber hilt. She loved it, I still see the photo of that passed around from time to time. When it came time to propose, of course it had to be special. But it wasn't until several rounds of (admittedly brilliant) ideas that I dreamed up hiding it in her saber. (https://photos-4.dropbox.com/t/2/AAAOKgZjSS2v3ZIjmId5XUsEeNGngTeKYPrFOy2i_WFP-w/12/104131320/png/32x32/1/_/1/2/shot_160211_181411.png/EMjoz1AYww4gAigC/wUYIkQJepsALN7RW2DlrrN-X9F2mq50rbdRBRdh561g?size=1280x960&size_mode=3) Bunch of twist-ties later, and I'm an engaged man! The video explains most of it. I didn't plan any of it out, so my "choreography" is pretty bad! But the whole goal was to suck a little and eventually have HER "put me on one knee"! Which as you can see, worked perhaps a little too well. Given the lower light, she thought the weird shiny thing in her saber was a sign it was broken! She had no idea what I was trying to do haha. Fortunately, the Prophecy's hilt cap lets you very much see anything that might be attached to the speaker. Oh, and for the sharp observer... yes, the tip did pop off, it is already glued back on and happy :) Thank you Ultrasabers! Lightsabers: -Consular, Dark Violet Amethyst LED & 36" Midgrade blade -Prophecy v3, Consular Green LED & 32" Midgrade blade Dude awesome idea lol :D Congrats to both of you :) Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: DarthBoneTD on February 13, 2016, 12:02:24 AM Wow, that was awesome... congratulations. Point for originality.
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: MavRick on February 13, 2016, 07:29:47 PM Congratulations to you both! Well done good sir.
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Master Nero Attoru on February 14, 2016, 12:28:07 AM It works because they're all set up for their marriage - he got a pretty good idea in that saber fight of how terrifying a foe she can be ;) There's just something about ladies, they don't seem to hold back in duels (my wife is the same way lol)
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: MarianLH on February 15, 2016, 02:04:50 AM Congratulations! What a wonderful way to do it.
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Laethyl on February 15, 2016, 04:27:49 AM Thanks so much guys! It's been so awesome to have the sabers, they put joy and smiles onto the faces of full-grown adults like nothing else I've ever seen.
Worth every penny. Will update with pics after the wedding! We will no-doubt cook up some way to include them. Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Darth Justicar on February 15, 2016, 04:37:28 AM While this is military, and you may not want to do anything like this if you feel there are any current or former service members in the family or wedding party who might not be cool with it, this could well provide a starting point for ideas if you do want to find a way to incorporate your lightsabers into the wedding: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saber_arch
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Calculon on February 15, 2016, 07:18:21 AM Congratulations! Best of luck to you both!
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Karmack on February 15, 2016, 05:57:44 PM Well done and congratulation! :-)
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Iram on February 15, 2016, 06:01:54 PM Nicely done! That was an awesome idea!
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: LightForge on February 15, 2016, 06:54:29 PM Did you use midgrade or heavygrade sabers?
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Master Nero Attoru on February 15, 2016, 08:56:06 PM While this is military, and you may not want to do anything like this if you feel there are any current or former service members in the family or wedding party who might not be cool with it, this could well provide a starting point for ideas if you do want to find a way to incorporate your lightsabers into the wedding: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saber_arch Actually did that at my wedding, with my groomsmen (the swords were their gifts). Worked very well, and if you can do it with lightsabers I would imagine that would be neat too. (https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12565613_914165063887_3412449105852479918_n.jpg?oh=b5e0f57beee02df2d410a13c46a94924&oe=573030D7) Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Laethyl on February 16, 2016, 02:08:26 AM Did you use midgrade or heavygrade sabers? midgrade. Mine a 36", her's a 32" Actually did that at my wedding, with my groomsmen (the swords were their gifts). Worked very well, and if you can do it with lightsabers I would imagine that would be neat too. Was actually thinking of sabers as gifts, actually... it could get pricey, but then again I imagine swords would be more so! Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Master Nero Attoru on February 16, 2016, 02:28:31 AM Was actually thinking of sabers as gifts, actually... it could get pricey, but then again I imagine swords would be more so! I thought it would be, but I ended up finding some good prices on some pretty solid swords on Kult of Athena. With how much the groomsmen end up helping, they're usually worth it ;) Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: MarianLH on February 16, 2016, 03:10:24 AM I thought it would be, but I ended up finding some good prices on some pretty solid swords on Kult of Athena. With how much the groomsmen end up helping, they're usually worth it ;) They're about the same, actually. Less, if you buy cheap. Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Master Nero Attoru on February 17, 2016, 04:15:16 AM They're about the same, actually. Less, if you buy cheap. My issue was that I'm a sword snob, so most of the options I wanted were $150+ a piece. Finally found some that I felt were adequate for around $50 a piece (which is crazy) Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Vivectius on February 17, 2016, 04:44:19 AM Was actually thinking of sabers as gifts, actually... it could get pricey, but then again I imagine swords would be more so! Contact US. People have done this in the past, giving sabers as groomsman (and in a couple of cases maids as well) gifts, and they've been able to work something out on the pricing. Given how busy they are, I'm not sure if they can, or will, do that now, but it's worth asking. Oh, and congratulations. :D Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Darth Blightus on February 24, 2016, 06:29:43 AM congrats you two crazy lovebirds
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Je.daiiOfMandalore on March 10, 2016, 01:37:44 AM That is going to be one geeky wedding... Sounds like a blast!
Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: Renaissance1459 on March 10, 2016, 11:57:57 AM Congratulations to both of you! Both of you are lucky to have each other!
P.S. : This proves the multiple purpose of a lightsaber ;D Title: Re: She said yes! An Ultrasabers Proposal Post by: dasweallycool on March 10, 2016, 12:44:12 PM Awww!! this is so awesome!! Bless you both!! Congratz!! Guessing US will get a big order for your groomsmen's sabers! hehe..
All the very best! Awesome vid! She didn't have a clue! |