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So excited to celebrate with you all!
So excited to celebrate with you all!
September 7, 2024
West Salem, IL

Here Come the VanMeters

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We’re getting married!

Spencer VanMeter

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Carrie Heck

September 7, 2024

West Salem, IL

How we met

September, 2020

Spencer messaged me online and we chatted there for a while. We exchanged numbers to actually chat in person and he called while I was walking the dogs. One of the first questions I asked was “do you like dogs”, for obvious reasons. He said “I like them, but I’d never get another dog” to which I almost ended the conversation. He explained that it was too hard to lose them when they died. He was actually lucky to make it to date two talkin’ smack like that! LOL. He won me over when we went on a walking date and Duke didn’t bite him and actually liked him. If you knew Duke, you know that’s a huge deal. To see him around the dogs makes me love him more. The care in his eyes and genuine love for them and me lets me know I made the right choice.

The Proposal

08-12-2023

Spencer proposed to me at Patoka Lake Winery with most of my family there. It was sweet and I was completely fooled, even though there were obvious signs I should’ve picked up on. He proposed on the anniversary of my Dad’s passing and tied him into the proposal, which was very sweet. His voice shook and he could hardly get the words out. I reacted in typical Carrie fashion by hitting him and yelling his name. Best day ever!

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