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Popping the Question – A beautiful engagement story

May 31, 2009

We got to experience something incredible tonight, and we can’t go to bed without sharing it with all of you.

Romantic lakeshore setting? Check. Friend with a video camera? Check. Photographers? Check. Accapella group? Check. Beautiful engagement ring?  Check.  Everything Nitin needed for a surprise proposal. Nitin and Sameera were taking a casual stroll in Hawrelak Park…

…and stopped to enjoy an acapella group (Epsilon), who was randomly singing by the water’s edge. A husband and wife were playing nearby with their son, and taking photos of him (that would be us)…

…when Nitin jumped in the middle of the group, sang the last two verses of ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’, and proposed!

Sameera had no idea what was coming, and of course said yes.

Her ring is absolutely stunning.

Congratulations Nitin and Sameera! Nitin, thank you so much for including us in your plans, it was a really cool plan, and went off without a hitch. We can’t wait for your wedding next year!


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Posted in Engagements, Indian | 35 Comments »

  1. The bhatia and Leekha Family posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 12:23 am.

    YAY!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for posting these so quickly! You took beautiful, natural shots of the happy couple! We cannot wait to party over the next year!

  2. MOM posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 2:16 am.

    What a wonderful way to propose and what fun to be a part of it!!! I love Sameera’s ring…

  3. aman kalra posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 7:53 am.

    awww.. you guys look perfect together!!! congrats sameera!

  4. Gurpreet Liddar posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 9:57 am.

    AWW that is so cute! Congrats to you both!! :)

  5. YASH BHATIA (NITIN'S TAYA JI) posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 10:01 am.

    What a wonderful couple!!! You two look, as they say, “made for each other”. Nitin, I can’t help but start partying right now. Please accept my heartiest congratulations for this MAGICAL MOMENT!!!! I would also like to extend the same to SAMEERA and her parents.

  6. Mina Laudan posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 10:10 am.

    Congratulations Sameera and Nitin! I’m so happy for you and look forward to the many parties and celebrations ahead. Being engaged is one of the most fun times in life, so enjoy!

  7. Erik Hornung posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 10:19 am.

    Fantastic, Shandros! This looked like a ton of fun!

  8. Ali Kanji posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 10:34 am.

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! wow you guys look soo amazing..i’m soo happy for you..way to go..Enjoy these precious moments..take care

  9. Ameeta posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 11:01 am.

    Congratulations Nitin & Sameera! Wish you both a lifetime of happiness and chocolate :)

  10. gagan Leekha posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 11:08 am.

    Congratulations!! Thanks for sharing such a special moment with us. Props to Nitin :) … Looking forward to meeting you soon!

  11. Sonu posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 11:47 am.

    Thank you so much for giving us a peek into your special moment- so romantic. The ring is beautiful- lots of love to you both!

  12. Karan posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 12:12 pm.

    Congratulations to the both of you, can’t wait to celebrate! Amazing photography, btw!

  13. Reena Chadha posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 2:29 pm.

    Wow, Congrats Sam!!! So Happy for you and Nitin!!! We NEED to catchup!! Take Care and Congrats again–so happy for you!!!

  14. Yeseny Martinez posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 3:53 pm.

    Hey Sam I am so happy for u both. Congrats and God bless you and your new journey. Miss u lots!!!:)

  15. veenu posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 6:21 pm.

    Congrats to both of you,You Make a Beautiful Couple.

  16. Nitin posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 7:35 pm.

    Thanks Haley and Michael, it was well executed because of you and the singers doing such a wonderful job coordinating it…Your contributions made all the difference.

    Thanks to everyone who has posted as well, we appreciate your kind words. Lastly, get your dancing shoes ready.

  17. kiran singh posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 7:47 pm.

    what a handsome couple! wishing you two light laughter and love always;)

  18. Jeanie posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 8:39 pm.

    We are so happy for you guys! Didn’t know Nitin was so romantic! Love the ring! Jiya is excited to meet her new mami! Let the festivities begin…..

  19. USHA GUPTA aunty posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 9:31 pm.

    Excellent! God bless you beta! You two make a wonderful match!

  20. Aisha K posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 10:35 pm.

    Congratulations you two!! What a beautiful engagement! You two look amazing! I cannot wait to celebrate!! Wish you two all the happiness in the world!

  21. Amar Leekha posted the following on June 1, 2009 at 10:58 pm.

    Nitin & Sameera congrats! Beautiful proposal & pics. Nintin – thanks for setting the bar so high for the remaining singles :| See you soon!

  22. Nisha and Vimal Bhatia posted the following on June 2, 2009 at 11:10 am.

    we want to bless both of you with our definite and infinite love.

  23. Richard posted the following on June 2, 2009 at 11:49 am.

    Wow – congratulations to both of you! You both look so tall in the photos. I didn’t know the Lord of the Rings was holding a hobbit convention at Hawrelak Park. All kidding aside you make a beautiful couple and a perfect match!!

  24. Michael Shandro posted the following on June 2, 2009 at 1:03 pm.

    Wow, what a response! We have had 23 comments come through so far and our website has had the most traffic ever in a single day. We had 433 visits by 343 unique visitors yesterday!

    Nitin and Sameera are certainly popular and I believe that this is a huge thumbs-up to your method of proposal Nitin. Some guys might get ticked off because you set the bar so high. You performed that kind of proposal that most women can only dream of.

    Congratulations!

  25. Paramjit Leekha posted the following on June 2, 2009 at 1:56 pm.

    Nitin, thanks for asking us to come to Edmonton to be part of this very special day. Cant forget the look on Sameera’s face and her tears. Love you both and may God bless you both with all the hapiness.

    and a great job Shandro Photo..

  26. Taya ji & Tayee ji posted the following on June 2, 2009 at 5:43 pm.

    Congratulations! we are very happy for you both. God bless you.
    Lots of love
    Taya ji & Tayee ji

  27. Bindia posted the following on June 2, 2009 at 9:00 pm.

    Nitin, you have been our third son. You and Sameera give us the same feelings of fulfillment your other two brother have given us. Deepak & Bindia

  28. The Brewster Family posted the following on June 2, 2009 at 9:09 pm.

    Congradulation to both of you on your engagement.

    Wishing you all the best

    Larry – Bernice & Family

  29. Jelly Dewan posted the following on June 3, 2009 at 1:26 pm.

    Congratulations you two!! What a magical moment. Can’t wait to meet you NItin!!

  30. Parul posted the following on June 4, 2009 at 12:13 am.

    Congrats to both of you!!!!! Nitin what a well thought out way to to it!!! I’m so happy for you both!!! Oh the pictures are absolutely gorgeous!!

  31. Prab & Shalu posted the following on June 7, 2009 at 9:21 am.

    Congrats Sameera and Nitin and thanks for sharing your beautiful moments with us. We look forward to see you both next month.

  32. Manoj & Illa Popat posted the following on June 8, 2009 at 9:13 pm.

    Congragulations Nitin & Sameera,

    Nitin, We finally got to see the picture of the GUY who stole our Neice’s heart. You are on the wanted list and we look forward to meeting you in person next month!.

    Very nice couple & nice set up……We are happy for you.

    God Bless You Both

  33. Premchitt Siripawa posted the following on June 9, 2009 at 10:55 pm.

    Congratulations Sameera and Nitin, what a wonderful surprise. You both look gorgeous. Wish you a very very happy life together. Love,Bhua ji

  34. Biant Uncle and Charanpal Aunty posted the following on June 15, 2009 at 10:02 pm.

    Your first step of Nitin proposing surprised you and perhaps stunned you with happiness. Just watch and wait for all the surprises of happiness for both of you God has piled up down the road of new life.. Lots of blessings and good wishes to Sameera and Nitin. Congratulations to both of you. Biant Uncle and Charanpal Aunty.

  35. David Garber posted the following on June 18, 2009 at 5:39 pm.

    I am so happy for both of you, Nitin & Sameera! What a wonderfully memorable way to make a marriage proposal. Epsilon was delighted to be a small part of the evening, and looks forward to singing for you again – sometime in the future.

    By the way… the photography is stunningly beautiful. Michael Shandro, you are a true artist; a master at capturing “love” in your photography.

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