Weirs Beach, Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. Where our love began, grew, and blossomed. Our favorite place on earth.

4th of July. Spent the whole day boating and swimming on Lake Winnipesaukee with some of our closest friends and family. We had a blast, it was a gorgeous summer day. That evening, the whole Orton Shores association gathered on the beach for, what I thought was, fireworks. Turns out I was the ONLY one who thought that. Chris and I walked out to the end of the dock to see the sun setting over the Ossipee Mountains across the lake. As I was snapping some photos, Chris says to me, "Why is everyone on the beach staring at you?" I said "Huh??" and looked over at everyone on the beach. They were, in fact, staring (lol). As I started to ask why, suddenly loud music started playing over a speaker. By the time my brain registered what song it was- "Marry You", by Bruno Mars- and my heart started to race a little because SOMETHING was happening, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it yet, I turn around to face Chris... and see him down on one knee. To be honest, I'm not even really sure what he said. I immediately burst into tears, I couldn't catch my breath, I might've screamed, I was definitely shaking... just so many emotions and feelings all at once. I think he said something like, "Well we've come this far, let's make it official" (I think)... "Will you marry me?" UMMM. HELL THE F YES I WILL MARRY YOU!!! The crowd of about 50 of our friends, family members, and neighbors erupted into cheers and clapping, and I hugged and kissed my fiance for the first time. It truly was the most magical moment of my entire life.