His Side: Ever since we met, I knew this day would come. We had talked about it and had an idea of when we wanted to get married - sometime near the new year. So around that time, I got the ring and had my parents hang on to it so I didn’t accidentally show her (keeping this secret was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done). With some help, I chose January 4th as the proposal day. I knew she was expecting it the closer we got, so I kept saying I couldn't find the perfect thing for her. The day of the engagement, we had plans to take family pictures and go ring shopping afterward. My mom had been wanting to get some pictures of us, so I knew it wouldn't give anything away. I picked SB up and drove her to the place that we were taking pictures - I was able to stay calm until we pulled in the driveway. My mom positioned us for pictures, and that was where I got down on one knee. Her family was inside watching. It was a very special day we will never forget. Her side: Even before I thought of Drew as anything more than "Mo's brother", I knew that this day would come. At 16 years-old, the Lord spoke to my heart that I would spend the rest of my life with him - and from that day on, the road here has been the sweetest picture of redemption, grace, and love. We have talked about marriage for years, so I was eager for this day. There were so many times that I thought he was going to propose, but didn't. I was starting to get antsy! Little did I know that he was carefully orchestrating the proposal on a day where all of our people could be together to celebrate with us. On the day of, I had a feeling that it might happen. But, Drew helped all of our family and friends have stories of places they had to be or things that they had going on. So, I talked myself out of it, because surely he would not propose when no one could be there (well played, Drew). Once I saw him getting down on one knee, everything else was a blur. It was the very best day!