Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher, who just celebrated their anniversary, had an extravagant wedding that reportedly cost half a million dollars. Before tying the knot, the former professional ice hockey player proposed to his beloved wife and mother of his sons with a $150,000 engagement ring.
Hollywood power couple Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher’s love story seems like a fairytale, as marriage was the last thing on the “American Idol” winner’s mind when they first met in 2008.
However, despite their challenges from dating to marriage, the duo have discovered what works for them and are still going strong, having just celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary yesterday, July 10.
Carrie Underwood & Her Husband’s First Meeting
When Carrie’s bassist, Mark Childers, offered to introduce her to his friend, Canadian National Hockey League star, Mike, she was neither looking for a long-distance relationship nor marriage.
The “Jesus, Take the Wheel” artist was worried that dating was difficult on its own and adding distance to the equation could make things worse. Moreover, she was skeptical about having a blind date with someone who lived in another country.
Carrie felt her meeting with Mike would be awkward, nevertheless, she suggested meeting backstage at one of her concerts. The exchange was casual, but it proved worthwhile because their physical chemistry was off the charts.
After this, she texted Mark, and in her message, she wrote, “hot, hot, hot.” The instant attraction was mutual as Mike thought she was more beautiful in person than she was on television.
For three months, they talked on the phone before meeting again, giving them the perfect opportunity for a first real date, which took place on New Year’s Eve in 2008, where they shared their first kiss.
Interestingly, the country music star had to initiate the kiss because Mike wasn’t much of a PDA guy, and so she made him lock lips with her in public.
While they dated, they went on for weeks without seeing each other due to the nature of their jobs. However, with both of them being famous, they knew that this came as part of the deal and were aware of what to expect.
Additionally, even though Mike traveled a lot, it never bothered Carrie because they were both independent people. She once revealed that Mike is the only guy she never had to worry about as she trusts him.
Mike Fisher’s Proposal to Carrie Underwood
In December 2009, Carrie and Mike decided to take a quiet walk through the woods in the middle of a snow-covered forest. Gushing over the memory, Carrie recalled it as a sweet moment because this was when Mike popped the big question.
He got down on one knee, called her by her full name, and proposed. Of her reaction to the proposal, Carrie recounted, “I tackled him in the snow. I forgot to even look at the ring, like, I wasn’t even paying attention.”
The engagement ring was a flawless yellow diamond designed by Johnathon Arndt, and estimated to be five-plus carats, which puts its value around $150,000.
Incorporating their shared faith, after Mike proposed, they prayed together. They were both so excited and wanted God to watch over them, their plans, their marriage, and their future.
Out of the woods and into the flashing cameras of Hollywood, Carrie’s representative made the public aware of their engagement.
At that time, the rep made it clear that their wedding date had not been set yet, but also said, “I’m happy to confirm that Carrie Underwood is engaged to Mike Fisher, and the couple couldn’t be happier.” Mike also confirmed the happy news. He reportedly expressed that they were both joyful over their engagement.