We're Getting Married

We went to middle school together but did not connect until we were introduced at Sam's parents house during her 19th Birthday. Sam's grandma, Carol P. Lee and her friend Paula, invited Tommy to Sam's Party as her birthday gift. The two hit it off immediately and became friends that night. A little over a year later, Tommy took Sam to a pond for a picnic where he asked her to be his girlfriend and this is where their journey began.

A few years ago we started a new Christmas tradition. We decided to do weekend excursions instead of buying each other gifts. This past year our trip was a visit to Charlottesville, Virginia to tour local wineries. While attending a tour of the grounds at Keswick Vineyards; Tommy stopped Sam in front of the Manor House and fountain, got down on one knee, and proposed. He said a quote from cousin David Schambach; "Time and pressure makes a diamond"; will you marry me? Of course she said yes! The moment was captured by Sam's brother's fiance Kayla Barnett. The rest of the day was spent with lots of fun, laughter, and good times.