It was a brisk fall day when I sashayed into my first college Microeconomics class. Eager to begin my Speech class assignment of meeting ten new people before my next class, I plopped down in an available seat. “Hi,” I said, turning to the guy seated across from me, “My name is Pam.” That’s the unromantic story of how I met my husband. You’ve probably heard of stories of love at first sight. This was not one of them. As I explained about meeting ten new people, I thought my (future) shy and introverted husband was going to crawl out of his desk and scramble to the other side of the room. My impression of him was equally dismissive. “Seems like a nice guy,” I told my best friend, “but his pants were too short.”
This is a partnered post with James Avery Jewelry, but all opinions are my own.
Despite this less than auspicious beginning, we became friends. As the quarter wore on we went on group lunch dates, watched movies together, and engaged in a group study session. I also offered fashion advice like “Get longer pants.” Even with my helpful advice, we were dating by the next quarter. Believe me, I was as shocked as everyone else by this turn of events. Who knew the (possibly annoyingly) extroverted person would end up with the reserved, silent guy? I wasn’t even sure how it happened. One day we were friends and, boom! The next day we were dating.
Marrying my husband was one of the best decisions I ever made. He’s my biggest supporter and strongest advocate. He listens to what I have to say (after all, he did take my advice about the longer pants), brings me my favorite treats to surprise me, and has a snarky sense of humor that matches mine. I’m thankful for every day I am able to spend with him. That’s why when I was offered a piece of jewelry from the James Avery Valentine’s Day collection to “Wear My Love Story,” I chose the Feather Necklace because the feathers reminded me of fall leaves. And since we met on a crisp fall day with the leaves falling around us, this is a permanent reminder of that day. Made of Sterling Silver, the feathers represent freedom, nature, and discovery, like the unusual discovery of our love for each other. Available in 15 to 17- inch or 18 to 20-inch sizes, it’s easy to dress this necklace up for an evening out or down for a casual look. I love wearing my Feather necklace because it’s a tangible symbol to me of my love story, weird though it may be.
I’m wearing my love story to a Mardi Gras ball!
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A family-owned business, James Avery specializes in quality sterling silver, 14K and 18K yellow and white gold jewelry. Pieces are designed and handcrafted in-house by one of their artisans. The jewelry can be ordered online or purchased from one of their showrooms or in Dillard’s stores. With over 1100 designs you can be sure to find something you’ll love. Or in my case, several somethings. They have a great selection. It’s the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day for men and women!
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Such a sweet story! Love your feather necklace. James Avery has so many beautiful pieces in his collection.
I love hearing others’ love stories. That little black dress is adorable.
Aw your love story is cute. Sometimes its the person you least expect becoming the person you end up with!
Love stories like yours always reminds me that truly does exists. I met mine online, not very traditional but I believe we were meant to be together, it has been 15 years since we met.
I love hearing about people’s love stories. I also am a fan of jewelry that has sentimental value and precious memories attached to them!
I love to hear people’s how they got together story. I must admit I could not stop laughing at he needs longer pants.
I love feathers for some of the reasons you mentioned. What it represents in general, I wear a silver feather bracelet everyday. It reminds me that adventure is out there.
I don’t think a lot of love stories are the made for movies kind. My husband was my former boss. He hired me, a few years later something developed. Two boys later I wouldn’t change it. It doesn’t have to be Hollywood to be special.
What a lovely love story, thank you for sharing it and how beautiful is that necklace. I love the detailing of the feathers.
What a sweet love story! And I love this feather necklace!
A love story that’s born from friendship is a strong one and I think it’s adorable. Thanks for sharing it with us, I think it’s really sweet and romantic. I love that necklace of yours, it’s a lovely choice!
Ohh what a love story. I guess you are just destined for each other. I believe that its not a matter of long or short courtship and engagement. You will know when he is the one meant for you. And yes, I love that feather necklace!
Endearing love story… glad to know that you are still happily married to him to this very day. There must be something between the two of you that truly makes you a couple. Other than the love you both have for each other, wonderful traits surely attract you to each other.
That feather necklace is so beautiful! I also loved reading about your love story!
Thanks for sharing how you met your love. Fun to hear those stories. Love that necklace, I can think of several people that would love that as a gift.
That necklace is absolutely beautiful on you. Also, how wonderful of you to say such beautiful things about your husband… so sweet!
The necklace is gorgeous! I’ll have to check out this jeweler. I love that you have the bracelet from the 7th grade and this necklace now to go together! What meaningful pieces.
Very sweet story. I love James Avery jewelry! I got my first charm bracelet from there back in 7th grade and it’s still one of my favorite keepsake items to this day.
Now this is a necklace I’d love to rock myself. It looks so pretty on you! Thanks for sharing your story so lovely!
Wonderful love story, paired perfectly with wonderful jewelry.
It’s always fun hearing how people got together. I appreciate designs like this because I don’t wear tons and tons of jewelry, just a few pieces all of the time that have meaning to me. I think it looks terrific on you.
Always fun to hear how people meet and how they react to each other. Your necklace is very pretty and would be the perfect gift.
That was a sweet story of how you met your husband. The necklace is so stunning and I would love to get one from my husband, hope he is reading this.
That necklace is beautiful! I love Nicholas this is one of the few pieces of jewelry I do wear all the time. This might be a fun little gift to give myself. I love your story and my husband and I have a similar one.
Isn’t it amazing how things work out? When I first met my husband, he was the pursuer, and I wanted no part of it. I’m SO glad he wore me down! LOL
This is such a sweet story. I just love the necklace. James Avery always has some incredible pieces.
I love hearing the back stories of how couples met. I laughed about you telling him to wear longer pants. I had to give my husband a few pointers on how to dress as well. And, I love the necklace!
That feather necklace is absolutely gorgeous. I loved reading your love story, too! I love the behind the scenes stories like this 🙂