June 2025

Shortly after I moved to St. Simons, our moms plotted to have us both meet unexpectedly one night at the O'Cains. As anticipated, Luke and I immediately hit it off.

Luke made reservations at a nearby waterfront restaurant. Before dinner, he suggested we take some champagne and go to the lake to watch the sun set. We found a swinging bench on the shore and toasted our glasses. He spoke about our lives together; where we started, where we are, and where we're going. Then, he leaned to his right and reached for something. He turned, bent down on one knee, and slowly opened a little black box. I was staring at a diamond ring. Tears filled my eyes and I couldn't stop smiling. Then, Luke asked me to marry him. Of course, I said yes! Suddenly our friends Danny and Kate emerged from the trees. They were there to capture all the best moments of the proposal as it was happening. We celebrated the new year and our engagement with our friends and lots of champagne!