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Garrett and Hailee have known each other since they were young children. Their dads, Jimmy and David, have been best friends for almost 30 years. They grew up together going camping and attending joint family gatherings until the teenage years set in and it was no longer cool to hang out with your parents. Garrett and Hailee didn't see or speak to each other for almost ten years. One day at a family gathering (Garrett was not present because he was stationed in Virginia serving in the Navy) his mom, Lori, talked to Hailee about reconnecting with Garrett. (She likes to joke and say she orchestrated an arranged marriage because of this moment and she is not entirely wrong). Hailee reached out to Garrett and they ended up calling and talking to one another every single day over the next 6 months. They each knew they were interested in one another but decided it wasn't in their best interest to pursue anything while he was stationed so far away and being deployed so often. However, that didn't change their daily conversations.

In late December 2011, Hailee was talking with one of her best friends, Mackenzie, about their plans for New Years Eve. Mackenzie was in NYC at her dads and threw out the idea that Hailee should fly up the next day and spend New Years Eve with her there. Hailee said she would think about it. Flights last minute were super expensive. Later that same night, Garrett called Hailee for their daily conversation and said something that completely blew her away. He was planning on driving to NYC with his friends for New Years Eve (he was only allowed to travel 300 miles outside his base and NYC was just pushing that limit). Shocked, Hailee told Garrett about her conversation with Mackenzie earlier that day. He was just as blown away by this and said that Hailee had to do it. Hailee now knew that there was no way she wasn't going to be in NYC the next day. With flights still being outrageously priced her mother, Wendy, told her that she wished she was more spontaneous when she was her age and gave Hailee her flight miles to make the trip happen. The next day, Hailee and Garrett were both in NYC and decided to meet up with all their friends. They were both so nervous. From the moment they laid eyes on each other in person, as adults, in NYC, they knew that being just friends was off the table. They spent the most amazing and fun 3 days together in NYC with all of their friends. After that, Hailee went back to Texas, Garrett to Virginia where they worked hard at long distance visiting each other often for almost 2 years until Garrett moved back to Texas and they could finally have the relationship they always wanted.

Like fine wine, good things take time. After 7 years of being together it finally happened! The day started seemingly normal. Hailee got home from working out and Garrett asked if she wanted to take Gunner to the dog park (a completely normal Saturday request). When they got to the dog park they usually hike the trails behind it afterwards. When they got to the dog park, Garrett asked if she wanted to go on the trails first this time. Hailee (not knowing what was happening) said "no way, we can't walk Gunner past all of his dog friends and not take him in to play!" Garrett insisted and Hailee agreed to much reluctance. After walking the trails for awhile they turned a corner that overlooked a stunning view of the woods, pond and surrounding areas. Set up in the middle of this view was a table full of large pictures of the two of them throughout the last 7 years, champagne, decorations and a large sign that read "Will You Marry Me?" (Garrett says he actually got lost and couldn't find the table and was getting nervous). Hailee was completely shocked. With Gunner in hand, Garrett teared up and gave the most beautiful speech followed by getting down on one knee and asking to spend forever with Hailee. Her response? "DUH!" (even before seeing the STUNNING ring that Garrett had been custom making for the last YEAR!) Check out some pictures from the engagement on the photos page! Little did she know, Garrett had the entire day planned for them that included shopping, pampering and a surprise meal at Del Friscos where her best friends were there waiting to celebrate them! Overall, it was a magical day that both Hailee and Garrett had been looking forward to their entire lives and they can't wait to share their special day with you!