We're so excited to celebrate with you!

We first met in Slusher Wing, at a mutual friend's pregame. We didn't talk much, but ended up at the same terrible party, and struck up a conversation towards the end of the night. The next weekend, Andrew asked Laura to go on a date to Bottom of the Stairs (BOTS). In true Laura fashion, she talked the entire date, partly because she was nervous, and partly because that's what she always does. A week later, Andrew asked Laura to be his girlfriend. At this point, we were less than a month into school in our freshman year. Laura didn't think much would come of it, but he was cute and funny, so why not?

We planned a fun birthday trip back to Blacksburg for Andrew's 23rd birthday. The selfless man that he is decided to share the spotlight. He planned out the proposal perfectly. He had one of our good friends hide in the bushes to photograph the entire thing. He asked Laura if she wanted to take a walk around the Duck Pond before heading to dinner, since they shared many special moments there. He finally dropped to one knee, and Laura was speechless. After saying "Are you sure?" and "Andrew I can't believe this is happening!" Andrew finally asked again, "So is that a yes?" Laura's hand was shaking. And then she saw the ring. The most beautiful ring she has ever seen. Even better than anything she had saved on her Pinterest board. We took some pictures before heading to dinner together. Laura's parents were in Blacksburg and met up with them later that night along with some friends to celebrate. To recap the proposal: "I tripped and found this thing on the ground. Now Laura won't take it off her hand and keeps calling me some weird name." --Andrew