Posts tagged ‘marriage’
Zoosk Success Story: Ashkem and Marc from the UK
Congrats to Ashkem and Marc from the UK! The two met on Zoosk last year and are now 1 year into a happy relationship! Ashkem wrote us to share their Zoosk success story:
“My name is Ashkem and i met my partner Marc on Zoosk in April. Never in a million years did i think I would find someone, but the morning after i paid for a one month subscription I found his profile and winked at him. About an hour after he wrote back to me. We wrote back and forth all day and night, and then swapped phone numbers. We spoke for a week by text message, webcam, and Facebook. Finally we decided we just had to meet each other in person.
From the moment we met we felt like we knew each other already. Our 1st date was one to remember! In September that year we found ourselves moving in together. Now we are in January and nearing to our 1 year anniversary! We’re discussing marriage in the future! Thank you so much, without Zoosk I wouldn’t have found such an amazing man!”
We’re so happy for them and wish them all the best.
Do you have a Zoosk success story to share? Send it to success [at] zoosk [dot] com and we’d love to share it here on our blog. Happy Zoosking!
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Congratulations to Chelsea and Kyle
Congratulations to Chelsea and Kyle! They met on Zoosk last November and were recently married. Chelsea wrote us to share her success story:
“My name is Chelsea. i just want to say that Zoosk was a wonderful experience for me. I met an amazing man last year on November 10th 2011. And everything is working out so well! We got MARRIED on November 8th, 2012. And it is the best feeling in the whole world. Thank you Zoosk. You guys are amazing.”
Do you have a Zoosk success story to share? Send it to success [at] zoosk [dot] com and we’d love to share it here on our blog. Happy Zoosking!
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Congrats to Heather and Chris from “Four Weddings”!
Many many congratulations and happy returns to lovely Zoosk couple Heather and Chris! The beautiful couple from Arizona met on Zoosk and got married recently (here’s the success story they sent us, way back in August 2011). The bride and groom premiered their lovely wedding on the show Four Weddings and we love every detail of the ceremony! Check out their video for a sneak peek.
Do you have a Zoosk success story to share? Send it to success [at] zoosk [dot] com and we’d love to share it here on our blog. Happy Zoosking!
Source: Heather and Chris on Four Weddings from TWH.
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Zoosk Couple: Rodney & Selina
What a romantic success story we have for you today. Congrats to Zooskers Rodney and Selina! They met on Zoosk and are getting married – reuniting after 26 years! Selina wrote us to share her story:
Good morning to you. Yes it is true. My future husband and I are getting married in August of 2013. Rodney and I went to school together 26 years ago. We met again via Zoosk! Rather he found me. After talking a few times, we both realized that he was the same young man that was chasing after me in High School. He wanted to date back then but I was in a relationship with my now ex-husband.
Rodney was 2 years ahead of me in school and when he left school he started his life and I started mine. Now, 26 years later we are starting our life together. He keeps saying what are the odds of finding the woman that you wanted so bad from high school after so many years. I laugh at the question all the time, but I do wonder, what are the odds of finding one another after so many years and being in a real loving relationship with one another.
I would like to thank Zoosk for bringing me the best man that I could ever hope to spend the rest of my life with. We make each other so ridiculously happy that when we smile it makes our faces hurt. We are working on making this wedding almost as memorable as the proposal. Speaking of which, He wanted to propose in a way that neither of us would ever forget. While shopping at Lowe’s for some items to work around the house with, he got on his knees in the isle with the weed trimmers and surprised me with a little box and asked me to marry him. I was so stunned that I (Selina) was speechless, he laughed and told me to breathe. I closed my mouth, breathed and said said yes. I can’t wait to say I DO to the man that makes me spin in circles. Thank you again Zoosk.
-Selina & Rodney from Virgina
We wish these two all the best. If you’ve got a Zoosk success story, send it to us at success [at] zoosk [dot] com - and don’t forget to set up your free Zoosk Couple Profile. Happy Zoosking!
PS: Here’s a photo of Selina’s wedding ring!
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A Song for You
Zoosk’s romantic song of the week is Donny Hathaway’s beautiful, soulful tune “A Song for You”. Did you know that Justin Timberlake recently sang this very tune for his bride Jessica Biel on their wedding? It’s that romantic. Enjoy!
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A recipe to get you engaged
By Carissa Trujillo
Have you ever heard of engagement chicken? It’s a dish that claims to have the power to help couples take that “next step” in their romantic journey.
A record 70 couples claim to have gotten engaged shortly after eating it! Does it work? There’s only one way to find out.
Here’s the recipe:
- 1 whole chicken (approx. 4 pounds)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, plus 3 whole lemons including 1 sliced for garnish
- 1 tablespoon kosher or coarse sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Fresh herbs for garnish (4 rosemary sprigs, 4 sage sprigs, 8 thyme sprigs, and 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley)
Position an oven rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove the giblets from the chicken, wash the chicken inside and out with cold water, then let the chicken drain, cavity down, in a colander for 2 minutes.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Place the chicken breast-side down in a medium roasting pan fitted with a rack and pour the lemon juice all over the chicken, both inside and out. Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper inside and out.
Prick 2 whole lemons three times in three different places on each with a fork and place them deep inside the cavity. Chicken cavity size may vary, so if one lemon is partly sticking out, that’s fine. (Tip: If the lemons are stiff, roll them on the counter top with your palm before pricking to get the juices flowing.)
Put the chicken in the oven, lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, and roast, uncovered for 15 minutes.
Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Using tongs or two wooden spoons, turn the chicken breast-side up. Insert a meat thermometer in the thigh, and return the chicken to the oven and roast for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the meat thermometer reads 180 degrees F and the juices run clear when the thigh is pricked with a fork. Continue roasting if necessary. Keep in mind that cooking times in different ovens vary; roasting a chicken at 350°F takes approximately 18-20 minutes per pound, plus an additional 15 minutes for a stuffed chicken that is 4 pounds.
Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. And here’s the secret: Pour the juices from the roasting pan on top of the sliced chicken. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices.
I hope you enjoy the tasty recipe – and I wish you the best on your journey in romance, both in life and in the kitchen.
About the author: Carissa Trujillo is a cooking adventurist and a Zoosk Customer Support Ninja.
Photo via Flickr. Creative Commons: Attribution ShareAlike.
Congrats Irene & Jeff! #RomanceFTW
Congrats Irene and Jeff, winners of Zoosk’s RomanceFTW competition earlier this summer! They got married last weekend and gave us this update to share:
We’re married!! We feel so lucky to have such awesome family and friends. Thank you all for your good wishes and celebrating with us!! We hope you enjoyed our special day!! ❤
What a perfect little update to share on their Couple Profile. Let’s send these newlyweds all our best wishes! Tweet your congrats message for Irene and Jeff to @Zoosk and hashtag it with #RomanceFTW! Happy Zoosking!
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Zoosk Success Story: Estelle & Freddie from the UK
Many congratulations to newlyweds Estelle and Freddie Els from the United Kingdom! They tied the knot earlier this year after meeting and falling in love on Zoosk. Their story, in Estelle’s words:
Hi there! We just want to thank you. Our story: I met my husband on Zoosk in April 2010. We went to Thailand in Oct 2010 for holiday. On the 13th Oct 2010 he went down on his knee in the hotel room and ask me to marry him! I said YES !!! The wedding was on the 14 July 2012 and it was wonderful!!!!
We both just want to say THANK YOU!!! For this site, for that I’ve found my husband and life time friend!!!!!! From the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU!!!!! Lots of LOVE, Mr. Freddie & Mrs. Estelle Els
We wish these two all the very best. If you’ve got a Zoosk success story to share, email us your story, with a photo of the two of you, to success [at] zoosk [dot] com. And don’t forget to create your Zoosk couple profile! Happy Zoosking!
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Congrats to Zoosk couple Anita & Robert from AZ!
Congrats to Zoosk couple-of-the-day Anita & Robert from Sedona, Arizona!
“Robert and I met on Zoosk and there is no doubt in either of our minds that we are soul mates. After six months of dating, we’re now in a very compatible and loving committed relationship. Robert is a computer guy and I work in a spiritual business. We live in different towns, have different friends, and there is no way we would have met if it wasn’t for Zoosk. Thank you ZOOSK!” –Anita & Robert from Sedona, Arizona
Are you in a Zoosk relationship too? Send your Zoosk success story to success [at] zoosk [dot] com!
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Zoosk couple of-the-day: Stephanie & Junior from Virginia
Congrats to Stephanie & Junior from Virginia, today’s Zoosk couple of-the-day!
“My name is Stephanie. I met my husband Junior on Zoosk. Our first date was July 5, 2010. We have been together since we met. We were engaged after Christmas. Our wedding was September 17, 2011. We had both tried other dating sites and found your site to have a better quality of people to meet. I am so happy that I joined Zoosk. It has been a pleasure.” –Stephanie & Junior from Richlands, Virginia
Have you met someone on Zoosk too? Submit your success story and photo to success [at] zoosk [dot] com and we’ll share your news!
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