We're Getting Married!

It was a cold winter night in Bismarck, ND when TJ and Gracie met at a neighborhood ice rink. Hunter (TJ's cousin and Gracie's very good friend) invited TJ to skate with her and some of her friends. After noticing Gracie was having trouble skating, TJ worked up the courage to assist her. The night was filled with laughs, funny stories, and ultimately getting to know one another!

TJ wanted to make the proposal something to remember. Knowing Gracie always dreamed of having family present during the proposal, TJ organized a plan to fulfill this dream. The Graumann and Stumpf family met at Grand View lodge on July 28th, for "family pictures." TJ had a spot at Grand View where he envisioned to propose, unknowing that there would be two weddings back to back while they were there. After some mini nervous breakdowns from TJ, he found the perfect spot in front of a patio waterfall. TJ asked Gracie to take a picture in front of the waterfall, when Gracie was not paying attention to TJ, he dropped to one knee. Gracie immediately brought both hands up to her face in pure excitement while tears began to flow. Meanwhile, as TJ held the ring, he was so nervous he could not quite say what he rehearsed behind the scenes but he was able to say, "I love you so much Gracie, will you marry me." After wiping her tears and realizing what just happened, she nodded her head "yes" and the family clapped and rejoiced in excitement and happiness!