We’re Getting Married!

Would you believe we lived on the same dorm room floor for a whole year and only saw each other there once? We were both music majors and in our respective music fraternities, and still really didn’t know each other. Needless to say, we were once long time acquaintances at our Alma Mater, Appalachian State. On the last day of our sophomore year, for whatever reason, we saw each other several times all over campus. Cody even scared me by calling out from his window while I (Jamie) packed my car. Eventually we said our goodbyes for the summer, but that day was just the beginning of our love story.

Just a few weeks before our first date, Cody reached out and started out a Facebook message, like anyone would, with the question, “What’s your favorite color?” I (Jamie) was confused, but answered anyway. We continued to talk and it was abundantly clear Cody had feelings for me, so once he mustered up the courage to ask me on a date, I had to say "Yes." While it was simple date, dinner and a movie, it was perfect and everything felt right while we were together. It wasn't long before Cody asked me to be his girlfriend, and we took on Junior and Senior year together.

Nearing the end of my internship in Hendersonville, I asked to visit the Biltmore House for my birthday. Cody graciously agreed and we set a date when he'd be back home from school in Illinois. Somehow, he managed to not only hide the fact he bought an engagement ring, but that he drove all the way to my parent’s house to ask their permission to propose. After a wonderful tour of the Biltmore House, we were walking on the front lawn in search of someone to take our picture. We finally found a nice couple to help us out and before I know it Cody is down on one knee. We may have both blacked out in the moment, feeling nervous and excited, but it was the easiest decision I've ever made. Though our long distance engagement brings challenges, we are absolutely in love and counting down the days until we say "I Do!"