After all, we were both still young... She thought she was simply spending a weekend in Charleston with her closest friends—but the groom had been secretly planning something much bigger. For months, he had been working behind the scenes to create the perfect proposal. As everyone gathered near the iconic Pineapple Fountain for photos, the bride and groom stepped forward for their turn. Surrounded by friends, the groom dropped to one knee and pulled a ring box from his boot, catching the bride completely by surprise. There were happy tears, big smiles, and plenty of laughter—especially when the ring box had to be turned around because it was upside down! It was a moment filled with love, joy, and unforgettable memories. Of course, our first call afterward was to our families. The bride's mom answered while shopping at TJ Maxx, and her dad, hard at work, simply replied, “It was about time!” We spent the rest of the weekend soaking in every sweet moment with our friends and celebrating the exciting start of our next chapter together.