Anna and Anthony had planned to visit Hays and Victoria in New Orleans for Anthony's birthday. Hays said he'd roast a pig in their backyard, preceded by NOLA's San Fermin festival (where roller derby girls dress like bulls and whack you with plastic baseball bats). As the weekend approached, Hurricane Barry was determined to ruin their trip. Long story short, their flight to NOLA was canceled, so they found cheap tickets to Mobile. (Rain check on the pig roast, Hays!) The four of them drove to NOLA on Sunday, but the weather was still pretty dreary. Victoria bought some white dresses on Amazon (for San Fermin, she claimed) and had Anna try one on... she even encouraged her to wear it the next day. How did Anna not catch on?? Monday morning, Anthony decides they should walk around City Park. He frequently schemes up random activities (often park-related), so Anna thought nothing of it. So, on one of the most humid days of the year, they walked around City Park's sculpture garden. At one point, Anthony walked back to the front of the trail, and Anna sweetly remarked: "I don't know if you remember, but we've been here before..."

They finally approached a bridge, and Anna asked if Anthony wanted to cross it. He replied "I think there are other bridges..." *shrug* (Anna still had no clue!) They finally walked onto a bridge with a picturesque view. At this point, Anthony told Anna to untie the raincoat wrapped around her waist. That's when it hit her... he was about to propose. Anthony got down on one knee and pulled out the most perfect ring Anna had ever seen. She kept exclaiming "What!? What!?" They hugged, and Anna shoved the ring onto her finger. Guess that's a yes! Anthony told Anna to turn around and say "hi" to their dear friend (and bridesmaid!), Clara. She was dressed in all black with a baseball cap on... stealthily capturing their special moment. In a daze, the engaged couple walked over to Ralph's at the Park and enjoyed a celebratory drink, then joined friends at Bacchanal for wine and cheese. Anna and Anthony can't wait to continue the celebrations with each of you this fall!