We're Getting Married!

Austin and Dara first initially met at Austin's best friend's wedding, who happened to be marrying Dara's cousin. Both were dating other people at the time and did not think anything of it. Dara finished school at Newberry College where she got her education degree to become a teacher, and Austin continued building his trucking company, A.D. Xpress. Fast Forward to Dara's graduation from Newberry College, and Austin was asked to join the celebration by his best friend and groomsman, Dustin Terry. Dara and Austin began talking that night and continued to go on double dates with Dustin and Baleigh Terry. The two began dating in July of 2018.

On November 16th, Dara had scheduled to get Christmas pictures taken with Austin, their fur-babies, Monte, and Whiskey, and her side of the family with photographer, Holly Goshorn. Austin had already purchased the ring and knew that this was the perfect opportunity to surprise Dara to spend the rest of her life with Austin. During the session, Austin had to move his truck due to sunlight issues all the while, Dara's mom, Nikki, and sister, Devan, took the dogs to go get "water", which really meant switching our their plain bandanas for bandanas that said "Marry Me?". As Monte and Whiskey were running back to greet Dara and Austin, Dara was so surprised as Austin got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. Holly got to capture every moment that they will cherish forever. Celebration immediately began as Austin's parents came out and took pictures as well.