Unofficially Engaged

My boyfriend of just under 2 years spilled the beans on a project he’s been working on since 6 months into our relationship. He’s trying to save up for and engagement ring! On our 6 month he asked me to marry him and I say I wanted to wait because he had already gone through a failed marriage just 2.5 years prior and I didn’t want him to feel rushed. On July 1st of this year we’ll have been together for 2 years. He and I agreed that his proposal in the tiny hallway of his house was kinda unofficial so he wanted to redo it. I am so excited about it but I’m trying to get ideas in mind about our agreed small ceremony. (His last one was big and I just want a small intimate one) His uncle, who was a major part of his life passed away just 5 months after we started dating and I want to find a way to incorporate him and our other departed family members into our wedding. This man has truly stolen my heart! As well as the beautiful brindle bull mastiff beside him! ❤️