We get many, many proposal stories sent to us, and quite frankly — we just love them all. The three below are no exception, and while all couples got engaged on the waterfront, each have a unique story. Meet Daniella + Bill, Holly + Dan, and Ashley + Jeff, who are sharing all about their special days with us:
Daniella and Bill
Patty shared this story with us about her brother in law, Bill’s proposal day and wanted to surprise them with a proposal feature on Hoboken Girl! Surprise Danielle + Bill :)
“They got engaged on January 21, 2018. It was a beautiful day…I think
it was around 70 degrees. My brother-in-law, Bill, asked me and my
husband to hide at Pier C Park, and he was going to walk there with
Daniella and surprise her.
We did hide, and intended to catch it all on video and photo BUT when
he showed up, the end of the pier where he was going to propose had a
big group taking photos. So he had to improvise and propose in a
different spot, so we didn’t have time to make it down there to get
any of it on camera. I felt so terrible that we missed it!
BUT, guess what happened??? A guy and his wife were hanging out on the
pier taking pictures of the skyline with their new camera. He turned
around, saw the proposal happening, and managed to take a photo of
Bill on one knee! It was amazing.
We met friends and family for brunch afterward at Halifax to
celebrate. Such a beautiful day!” – Patty
See More: Local Couples Getting Engaged Around the World
Holly and Dan
“We got engaged in November on Pier 13. My, now husband, Dan went to great lengths to plan the perfect proposal including our fur baby, Thor. Dan told me that we were going to brunch with our friends we met at the dog park, Erin & Marc. He thought this would make me dress up nicely, so I wouldn’t hate the outfit I wore on the day we got engaged. It was a Sunday and there was a Giants game, so despite his attempts, I put on an old Giants T-shirt and wore the weirdest outfit for our engagement.
We had an accepted offer on our house in Summit, so I had started to shop around at Home Depot & other places for our new house that morning. As usual, I got distracted and was running late to our brunch, so I texted my friend Erin and decided to reschedule. My husband was freaking out because he had no idea how to get me home in time to get things rolling. He had arranged to have all our family and friends waiting at the Pilsner Haus & Biergarten after the proposal. I called my dad, who was already at the Biergarten and asked him what kind of drill I needed for our new house. He kept trying to get me to go home to our apartment.
Finally, I went home and my husband said he had Thor at the dog park and he was doing something hilarious, and that I should come. I came up with all kinds of excuses as to why I wouldn’t go, these are the pictures of my husband with the phone. Somehow he got me to go there and had a photographer follow me. He told me to read our dog’s T-shirt and got down on one knee. As soon as I said yes, he told me to turn around and I found out there was a photographer following us and taking pictures. I love pictures, so this was so special for me to have the photos.” – Holly
READ: A Hoboken Wedding at Grand Vin
Ashley and Jeff
Photo credit: Murphy Studio
Have you joined our Facebook group yet? Request here to gain access to even more local tips, and connect with fellow Hudson County residents.
Neroli Boutique Opens on Washington Street in Hoboken
It’s no secret that the fashion and beauty scene here in Hoboken has grown in the last few years. With additions like OliJon’s Thrift Store, 2nd Street USA, and Thrifted by J + D making their mark in the Mile Square City, we have one more to add to the list. Recently, a brand new shop named Neroli Boutique is calling 630 Washington Street in Hoboken home. Read on to learn everything we know about the new Neroli Boutique in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Photo Credit: Neroli Boutique
About The Store
Married couple Behzod Mamadiev and Kamola Abdulhakimova’s story is one of hard work, resilience, and a shared passion. They both came to the U.S. from Uzbekistan and currently reside in North Bergen, New Jersey. Behzod came to the U.S. as an international student in 2009, and is now a U.S. citizen. Over the past decade, Behzod has worked in various industries, first as a journalist and more recently a software engineer. Kamola has a deep-rooted love for fashion and a keen eye for the art of retail, has a degree in Management from Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute and ran her own clothing boutique in Uzbekistan.
Photo Credit: Neroli Boutique
Read More: Is Whole Foods Coming to Hoboken?
The two finally decided it was time to channel their passions into something they could build together. Behzod told The Hoboken Girl “I could see her ambition and desire to run her own business. I told her that if she was ready to pursue this dream, I would fully support her and stand by her every step of the way. And that’s how Neroli came to be.”
The store located at 630 Washington Street in Hoboken announced via Instagram on December 17th, 2024 that its doors were officially open and ready to welcome customers with open arms. Stating “The Wait is Over! We’re excited to announce the opening of Neroli – your new destination for elegant and timeless fashion.”
View this post on Instagram
The chic shelves of Neroli have styles for every occasion, making it a great potential go-to for locals. Neroli specializes in curated women’s clothing and shoes that blend elegance with everyday comfort. From what we can see the store is stocked with exciting party dresses decked out with sparkles and leopard print, tables of cozy sweaters, chic footwear, denim, and extravagant window display with mannequins in fuzzy jackets.
Photo Credit: Neroli Boutique
The couple shared with HG that “Starting this boutique has been a dream come true for us as a family, and we are excited to contribute to the vibrant Hoboken community. Neroli is more than just a business to us—it’s a way to share our story and create a welcoming space for others to feel inspired and confident.”
See More: A List of Must-Shop Boutiques in Montclair
Visiting Neroli
Photo Credit: Neroli Boutique
Neroli is open seven days a week. On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday the store is open from 11AM-6PM, Tuesday, Friday, and Thursday from 11AM-8PM, and Wednesday from 11AM-5PM. To keep up with all things Neroli and take a peek at some of their merchandise follow along on Instagram.
Stay in the know on all things Hoboken + Jersey City by following @thehobokengirl on Instagram and TikTok, sign up for our weekly newsletter here, and check out our events calendar here.
