Engagement Facts Location: on the beach in St. Lucia When: Surprise Candle Light Dinner on the beach The Ruse: Joe arranged for a photo session of the dinner Amanda’s mindset during dinner: “He even got me chocolate cake!” Joe’s mindset during dinner: “I hope she enjoys the food and there are no peanuts in any of the dishes” Amanda’s mindset when the photographer unexpectedly interrupted dessert: “But I’m not done with my cake.” Joe’s mindset when the photographer interrupted dinner: “I thought he was supposed to come after dessert, not during...is he coming back?” The moment things got strange: the photographer announced “Joe, do you wanna take a knee?” Amanda’s response: “Why?” Joe’s response: deer in head lights slowly dropping to his knee Amanda’s reaction: “Nope! Not Real!” cue the ugly cry Joe’s reaction: “This is not how I planned it, but I guess we are doing it now...oh, everybody behind us is watching.” People eating in the restaurant behind us: clapping, whistling, and hollering “Woohoo!”