Little did we know joining a gym would lead to an engagement! We met at ReUnited CrossFit here in Brevard about three years ago. It took nearly two years before a mutual friend encouraged Josh to "make his move". A first date hike for his birthday turned into an abundance of outdoor adventures and outings with friends. Within a year, we went from counting reps at the gym to counting down the days until our wedding!

"We're going on a trip" is all that I knew. With the help of his sister, Rebekah, and her husband, Zeke, Josh used my love for Christmas lights to plan the perfect proposal. The four of us went to Antler Hill Village at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville. We drank hot chocolate and enjoyed the abundance of beautifully lit Christmas trees. While admiring all of the decorations, Josh pointed out a secluded section of trees that had lights draped from the branches all the way to the ground. The romantic glow ended up being the ideal place to pop the question! As we stood beneath the branches, Rebekah offered to take our photo. Before I knew it, Josh was on one knee! To add to the surprise, our friends Levi and Olivia came running out from behind the trees! Filled with excitement, we celebrated with a wine tasting and tons of sushi. The experience was one that we will cherish forever, and we look forward to celebrating with all of you!