Chase and Gracie’s love story began over seven years ago, and from the very start, it was clear they were meant to be. What began as an easy friendship quickly turned into something more — filled with laughter, shared adventures, and a bond that only grew stronger with time. After years of building a life together, supporting each other through everything, and making countless memories, Chase knew Gracie was the one he wanted to spend forever with. The proposal, however, didn’t exactly go according to Chase’s plan — or at least not smoothly at first. During a summer trip to South Carolina, Chase had everything carefully thought out for the perfect beach proposal… until they got into a car accident on the way there. Gracie was understandably stressed, thinking, “This trip couldn’t possibly get any worse,” while Chase was quietly panicking for a whole different reason — the ring was still in the car, and his big plan was slipping through his fingers! But somehow, they made it to the coast, and Chase reassured Gracie they were still going to have a great time (though she had no idea just how great). That evening, with the ocean waves in the background and the chaos of the trip finally behind them, Chase got down on one knee and asked Gracie to marry him. In that moment, everything made sense — every setback, every laugh, every mile of the trip led to that perfect “yes.” It was the most unforgettable way to start the next chapter of their story, one built on love, patience, and a shared ability to laugh through life’s surprises.