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October 18, 2019
#WhitePicketRicketts

Kate & Brett

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Brett Ricketts

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Kate McDonnell

#WhitePicketRicketts

October 18

2019

Charleston, SC

#WhitePicketRicketts

How We Met

August 2016

The summer of 2016, we were both "new" to Charleston. Brett had just moved from Charlotte (although originally he's from Mobile, Alabama) and I had just moved back home after 8 cold years in Chicago. We found our way to each other in a very modern way-- an online dating app called Bumble. We talked for a few weeks and even though the conversations were easy, I almost gave up because Brett hadn't asked me on a date yet. I finally asked him, "When are you going to ask me on a date?" haha! He promptly asked me on a date and we decided to go bowling! The date was a hit...or should I say strike? The rest is history :)

The Proposal

January 2019: On the 12th day of the New Year, my True Love gave to me...

It was a normal Saturday with “no plans” as far as I thought. Brett had mentioned he needed to go to a few job sites. While he was out, I did some work myself and got some cleaning done, totally oblivious to what was really happening—Brett was meeting with my Dad to ask for my hand in marriage! Brett sent a message asking if I wanted to go out for some sushi dinner which I never turn down. We went to one of our favorite spots called Locals and enjoyed the cuisine and live music. It was a very nice little date night. When we got home and I went into the kitchen, there sitting on the counter was a red box with a beautiful ring sparkling at me! I could not believe it was happening and even said that aloud! Turning around, the grin on Brett’s face said it all. I was so nervous and excited that I stopped him from getting down on one knee and just hugged him! It was truly a moment and night we will never forget! We're so excited to celebrate this next chapter in our lives with you.

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