It was the second week of our Freshman year at Appalachian State University. We met at a rush party and hit it off right away. For the majority of the party, we talked on the porch about our backgrounds, families, plans for the future, etc... little did we know what was in store for the both of us! We became fast friends, developed a very deep connection and felt like we really knew each other, even though we’d just met. We would hang out often with our mutual group of friends and always looked forward to the weekend where we would have an excuse to run into each other. We insisted we were just friends, though it was evident that we had a very strong connection and knew we should be together. Fast forward to December 1st, 2013, we began "officially dating" and have been together ever since!

Litchfield Beach, SC holds a very special place in my heart as I have been going there with my family since I was 2 years old. Not to mention, it was my grandmother’s (Bobba) favorite place where we shared so many amazing memories together. Logan knows how special my Bobba was to me, and wanted to be sure her presence was with us wherever he proposed... and Litchfield is definitely that place. It was July 3rd (which also happened to be my birthday) and the plan was to go to dinner with my family that night and take family pictures beforehand. During the day, it was picture perfect beach weather and we spent the entire day outside. When we went inside to get ready for dinner, it began storming out of nowhere and I could tell something was up with Logan when he was pacing back and forth in the living room. Little did I know, he was afraid that his well thought out plan was ruined because of the storm, it did not look like it was going to clear up anytime soon! Just before we had to leave for dinner, the skies cleared, the rain stopped and it was absolutely beautiful on the beach with not a person in sight. It was very evident to all of us that my Bobba had a lot to do with that part. We all went outside to the beach for "pictures", he got down on one knee, we all cried, and the rest is history!

We want to thank our friends and family who have supported us, loved us and cared for us over the years. We are incredibly blessed and thankful for each and every one of you. We are so excited to celebrate with you all! A special big thank you to my mom and dad, David and Kathy Beddingfield. We could not have done any of this without you and are so appreciative of all of the time, thought and energy you have invested to make sure our day will be so special! We are incredibly lucky to have you and love you both very much.