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They Adorably Recreated A Scene From '101 Dalmatians' For Their Engagement Pics


Tony Collier, 26, and Corinne Jones, 25, recently got engaged. Instead of dressing up and posing awkwardly for the camera, they decided to reenact one of their favorite movie scenes for their engagement photos. The staged photoshoot will give you serious envy when you see exactly which movie they chose and how beautiful the shots came out…




You may remember one of the best Disney movies of all time, 101 Dalmatians.






Well, these two lovebirds decided to recreate one of the most romantic scenes from it, since it’s Jones’ favorite flick.






They subbed out the dalmatians for their own family pups…






Which added an adorably personal touch!






Besides, they pretty much caught the essence of the scene spot-on, dalmatian or not.






It also helps that Jones’ cousin is Melissa Biggerstaff, a super-talented photographer.






Usually, she only shoots shows and events as Rusty Lion Art, but she made an exception for family…






And boy, we’re glad she did!






The couple met when they were in the University of Illinois’ marching band.






They both played baby tubas — Collier on baritone and Jones on the mellophone.






But back to these Disney-inspired engagement photos…they’re just so much fun!






And they totally make sense for the couple — these two both went to work for Disney after graduating.



Every true Disney fan is probably jealous right now!





After their dream jobs became reality, they knew they had to recreate their own Disney story in the suburbs of Chicago.




Now, Collier works in special education and Jones is a high school music teacher.





Clearly these two were meant for each other if they’re both down to go to this extreme in the name of Disney!






You have to admit: it really paid off!





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These two are getting married next summer, so wish them luck with the rest of their wedding planning!


And be sure to check out what else Melissa Biggerstaff can do with a camera over on her Facebook page!



He Made A Wooden Box And Hid It Somewhere Remote For The Sweetest Reason


When it comes to wedding proposals, you can’t be too unique. After all, no one wants a boring, run-of-the-mill engagement.


Reddit user Shalamster knew this rule very well, and he made sure that when he proposed to his girlfriend, it would be perfectly tailored to her personality. To make the proposal perfect, he first created a handmade gift and incorporated it into a day of rock climbing — his girlfriend’s favorite activity.


Lovebirds thinking of taking the plunge into marriage: take notes from this guy.




It all started with some wood.






The wood was measured and cut.






It was then assembled into a small box.










Grooves were added for decoration.










A purple inlay was added for a colorful touch.














Then it was time to make a ring.






It took a few tries, but he was finally able to make one.






He even glued a (fake) diamond to it!



Hey, handmade beats a big rock any day.





The box was shellacked and sealed.










Adding foam made sure the ring was snug.






It gets better…






The other part of the setup was the placement of the box — way up on a high cliff.






When his girlfriend climbed up, she noticed it immediately, but didn’t know what it was.






Opening the box…






OMG!






Back on more secure ground, they had a formal proposal.






She said yes!





This is how you make a memorable proposal! The best part is that you don’t have to spend big bucks to show your love, either. Something handmade is always much more meaningful.



He Gave Her A Very Special Engagement Ring. We Just Aren't Sure If It's Cute Or Not


Every engagement ring is special, but in reality, most of them are pretty much the same as far as design is concerned.


Unless you’re the Perretts, that is. Melita Perrett’s engagement ring was something wholly different. It was a deeply personal gift from her husband Mike — the kind that comes from deep inside.


And we mean that quite literally.




First, a bit of backstory: Mike and Melita Perrett have been together for a long time.







Back in 2006, Mike was injured and lost his right leg.



He was volunteering at an orphanage in India when he fell off a mountain. His leg was badly broken, and in the end, it had to be amputated. Mike wanted to keep the bone, so doctors gave him part of the tibia.




Five years later, Mike decided to pop the question. But he wanted to wow Melita with something special. That’s why he arranged to have pieces of the bone included in the ring.




Yes, you read that right. Mike worked with London-based jewelry company Ingle & Rhode — which specializes in ethically sourced jewelry — to incorporate pieces of his bone into Melita’s ring.






The triangular pieces are made of bone.




The bone pieces were completely sterilized beforehand, so working with them was pretty simple for the jewelers.






And Melita loves it.



“I guess why it’s so special to me,” Melita says, “is because I think it shows his bravely in coming to terms with something like that so positively…which has to be a good attribute for marriage.”




The couple was married on a beach in the Philippines in November of 2011. Today, they are expecting their second child.








A bone ring is a pretty intense statement. It might seem off-putting to some, but the Perretts are on the same wavelength when it comes to jewelry made from body parts. If you can agree on that, your relationship is probably solid.



The Moment This Young Man Accepts His Diploma Will Bring You To Tears


Getting a college diploma is a very important step in the lives of many people. Not only is the ceremony one of grandeur, it is essential to have a college degree if you want to get a job in many fields. It can change your life personally and professionally. Above all else, the ceremony provides you with unforgettable moments.


Like this moment, for instance. Christopher Norton is a college football player who suffered a spinal cord injury on the field. Doctors said he may never walk again, but when it came time for him to accept his diploma, something miraculous happened.





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Doctors initially gave him a 3 percent chance of ever moving below the neck again. He didn’t let that stop him. He kept pursuing his dream of walking across the stage to get his diploma, and with a little help from his fiancée, he did just that.