We're tying the knot!

After several plans fell through, fate—and a little help from Katie’s mom, Heather—finally brought everything together. On the evening of November 27, 2024, the night before Thanksgiving, Katie and Zac were set to meet Katie’s parents, Paul and Heather, along with her grandmother Phyllis, for what Katie believed was a simple Thanksgiving dinner at the historic Stockton Inn. But this wasn’t just any restaurant or any ordinary night. Back in 1993, Katie’s parents had their own special moment at the Stockton Inn—they got engaged there the night before Thanksgiving. That story had lived in Katie’s heart as long as she could remember. She had always admired the deep love between her parents and dreamed of experiencing a storybook moment of her own. Zac knew this. He knew how much Katie valued her family, their traditions, and the love stories that shaped her. So, the plan was set. With her parents and grandmother by her side, Katie would unknowingly walk into a moment that would mirror the one her parents shared decades earlier. Before heading into the inn for dinner, the group wandered outside, taking in the charm of the beautifully restored inn. As they walked around the grounds, surrounded by her family, in a place rich with personal history and meaning, Zac got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. And without a second of hesitation, Katie said yes.

Katie has always been a deeply sentimental person. At 18, she was gifted a cherished family ring from her late Great Aunt Diana. Though she didn’t yet know who she would marry or when, she knew without question that this ring would one day be her engagement ring. The ring, lovingly worn over many years, had a history as rich as its sparkle. But due to its delicate condition, it was eventually retired and put away for safe keeping. With great care and thought, Zac helped Katie create something new—yet beautifully rooted in the past. Her custom ring is a true heirloom in the making, crafted from three generations of family love. Using metals and stones from rings that once belonged to her mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Katie’s wedding set is a one-of-a-kind treasure that carries the legacy of the women who came before her.