HOW KELSEY KNEW KAITLYN WAS THE ONE... I knew she was the one for me before I was even ready to say I knew! Kaitlyn just spoke to my heart. We met in the year after my family and I had gone through one of the most painful losses we could imagine. Love easily grew from a friendship. Kaitlyn immediately made my heart feel safe, seen, cared for, and protected. God places who you need in your life when you need them. I knew Kaitlyn was the blessing and clarity I needed to heal and become the best version of myself. I could see her heart from the moment I met her and she could see mine! HOW KAITLYN KNEW KELSEY WAS THE ONE... I knew she was the one for me after our first date! Months leading up to our first date we had the deepest, realest, and most honest conversations. Kelsey's kindness, patience, and honesty made it easy to fall in love with her. She made me feel at peace and gave me the security I needed. Kelsey's heart is so pure and I am so blessed God brought her into my life.

Kaitlyn Marie had a plan. Kelsey Lissette had… no clue. The day Oct 5th, 2024. It all started with a “belated birthday trip” to Astoria, New York, at least that’s the cover story Kelsey eagerly believed. Kaitlyn suggested a picnic in the park, and Kelsey was just thrilled to be spending a cute afternoon together. Suspicion level: 0%. As they pulled into the park, Kelsey kept asking all the questions...now wanting all the details....(in line with her Type A personality). Kaitlyn, very patiently, kept reminding her it is a SURPRISE date! Then, it happened. They strolled into the beautiful park with a magical picnic laid out and a sign saying...WILL YOU MARRY ME? Speechless. Smiling. Elated. Laughing. Still slightly confused, Kelsey froze, “IS THIS FOR ME?” And just when she thought it couldn’t get more unreal, two amazing family members popped out from behind trees… wearing fake mustaches and hats. True undercover agents. Turns out, they had driven to New York just to play paparazzi and capture the whole thing. To top it off, a nearby family was mid-cookout, blasting music, enjoying food, and congratulating them like they were part of the plan. It was less a private proposal… more a day party celebration...and honestly, it was perfect. Later that evening, while the newly-engaged pair went out for dim sum and soaked it all in under the big city lights, those same undercover relatives transformed their hotel room. Kelsey walked in to find balloons everywhere and sweet photo memories hanging from strings, each one capturing a piece of their five-year love story. What started as a surprise picnic turned into the most joyful, laughter-filled day of their lives. And the rest? Just the beginning.

After Kaitlyn’s unforgettable picnic proposal in New York, Kelsey Lissette knew one thing: she was going to propose right back. AND IT HAD TO BE MAGICAL. Kaitlyn Marie, is the princess of the relationship of course. The cover story? Monthly “fancy date nights” leading up to the wedding, an excuse to dress up, eat good food, and “test out makeup artists” (wink). Kaitlyn Marie was in. The real twist? One of those date nights wasn’t a trial, it was THE proposal night. With the help of her best friends, family, and a secret operation group chat, Kelsey secretly planned a surprise proposal timed perfectly after Kaitlyn’s girls trip because let’s be real, she wanted those nails and hair to be 10/10. The date was set: June 7, 2025. That morning, Kelsey sprinted around like a woman on a mission, losing press on-nails left and right, setting up a cozy event space in Pawtucket with a floral backdrop, a romantic dinner for two, a projector looping their favorite memories, their song playing softly, and a path lined with heartfelt letters and photos from loved ones. And just as the final touches came together… cue the torrential rain. (We’re pretty sure Kaitlyn’s dad, Shawn, her angel in the sky, was shedding happy tears.) While Kelsey was 100% convinced Kaitlyn had to know what was coming…the observant detective that she is...Kaitlyn? Completely unaware. The cover story? A cool Pawtucket pop-up event in a local studio. Totally normal. The real event? Private dinner for two from Jackie’s, the very first restaurant they went on a date to five years before, and a private engagement shoot to capture the moment. Kaitlyn was shocked and elated! Cushion-cut gold ring smiles. She finally had her moment and her ring. Even though the planned romantic gondola ride through Providence had to be postponed, they still took on the city in style. Kelsey and Kaitlyn made their own proposal perfume naming it #PutARingOnIt (yes, that’s a thing), shared laughs over tapas, margaritas for Kels, and a diet coke for Kat, and soaked in every second of their second “yes.” Because when it’s real, one proposal just isn’t enough.