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Engagement Announcements

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He popped the question; she said “Yes!” Check out these Lowcountry
engagement announcements. And if you’re recently engaged and saying “I Do”
in the area, click here to share your proposal and love story. Click here to submit your wedding announcement.

Kelly Forward and Nicholas George, Engaged September 28,2009, Although Kelly and Nicholas both lived in Charleston,they actually met at a wedding in Alabama, where the bride and groom intentionally sat the pair together. “We immediately hit it off,” says Kelly, “especially after Nick won my heart with an extremely sincere Johnny Cash karaoke rendition.” A smitten Kelly even gave up her return flight to Charleston in favor of road tripping back to the Holy City with Nicholas. Nearly a year later, when they were debating about dessert choices at a restaurant, Nicholas pulled out a different treat: a ring.Kelly accepted his proposal, and the James Island residents forwent dessert in favor of champagne.The couple plans to exchange vows and celebrate in Charleston and is working out the details

Megan Duck and Kristian Webber,Engaged on August 15, 2009,“Who knew the grocery store could be so much fun,”says Megan of how she first met Kristian,who was selling wines for Shelton Vineyards at their local Concord,North Carolina,supermarket. Two years later, the couple took a trip to one of their favorite vacation spots in the South— Charleston. Kristian arranged for a carriage ride to pick them up from the Mills House Hotel—where they were staying—and take them on a tour of the city.Little did Megan know that the box in Kristian’s pocket contained not only her favorite candy (pralines), but also a ring. “Before I knew it he was on one knee—in the carriage,”says Megan.“Traffic stopped, people cheered, and I said yes!”Megan and Kristian are currently pondering wedding plans

Katie Whitman and Cleve Henderson, Engaged on February 14, 2009, Katie and Cleve first met as students at Clemson University, but they didn’t begin dating until after graduation when they bumped into each other in Charleston, where they live. Six years later, Cleve planned a Valentine’s weekend at Middleton Plantation. “We had an absolutely beautiful room with a great fireplace,” says Katie. “While we were sitting in front of the fire, he got down on his knee and asked me to be his wife. I obviously said yes!” After celebrating with a bottle of champagne, they called their families to share the news. Cleve will say his I dos to Katie at St. Luke’s Chapel in Charleston where his parents wed, on December 12, 2009. Photograph courtesy of the couple

Amanda Blackford and Tim Hull Engaged August 22, 2009 Amanda and Tim, both of Ohio, grew up across the street from each other as friends. “But one summer everything changed and we fell in puppy love,” says Amanda. Tim surprised Amanda with a trip to Charleston the summer before their last semester at the University of Akron. While strolling the grounds of Drayton Hall, Tim explained that he had driven to her parents’ house the day before they began their vacation to get their permission to ask for her hand in marriage. “I was completely shocked and yelled, ‘What are you doing?’” says Amanda, when he began proposing to her. “Then I was overcome with laughter and just said, ‘Yeah!’” Although Amanda and Tim haven’t picked a date, they have chosen Charleston for their nuptials.

Melissa Palubiak and Jason Loy, Engaged June 25, 2008, Although Melissa admits to hating her job waiting tables at a Charlotte, North Carolina steakhouse, she loved the eye candy—meaning her co-worker or FREQUENT PATRON, Jason. Soon after they met there, Melissa and Jason moved to Charleston, and attended a friend’s wedding six years later. “Everyone was asking when we’d get engaged since we had been together for so long,” says Melissa. Little did she know Jason had already purchased a ring. While vacationing in San Diego the next week, Jason dropped to his knee beside during dinner and proposed. Melissa and Jason now live in Mount Pleasant, where they plan to wed October 17, 2009 at the Cottage on the Creek at Shem Creek. Photograph by Jen Snyder Design

Claire King and Bobby Huff, Engaged on June 13, 2008, “We fell in love in Greenville,” says Claire, who met her fiance, Bobby, through his brother—a coworker of hers at Tekgraf Corporation. Although “it was love at first sight” for both, says Claire, the first time they told each other how they felt was in Bobby’s Upstate home. Nearly two years later, Claire, who had moved to Charleston for work, visited Bobby in Greenville one weekend. When she arrived, he presented her with a bouquet of flowers, a bottle of champagne, and a diamond ring before proposing. “He wanted to ask at our house in Greenville, because that’s where we first told each other ‘I love you,’” says Claire. The couple, who now live in Mount Pleasant, initially wanted a June wedding but thought better of it when they took l

Elizabeth Kerr and Christopher Wilhoit, Engaged on November 26, 2008, Six months after friends introduced them, Christopher was late getting home to meet Elizabeth before they left Charleston to visit Christopher’s family in Kentucky for Thanksgiving. “I was getting a little annoyed,” says Elizabeth, who didn’t stay that way for long. As a surprise stop en route to the Bluegrass State, Christopher had booked a suite at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. After dinner, he knelt down on the Inn’s terrace and asked for Elizabeth’s hand. Elizabeth, who enthusiastically accepted, will wear her mother’s wedding gown when they exchange vows on July 25, 2009 at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church. The Charleston residents will host a reception at the Old Exchange Building i

Kari Scheuchenko and Mario Mitchell, Engaged February 27, 2009, Fate was surely at play when, just a few months after friends mentioned they should meet, Kari and Mario randomly ran into each other. Two years later, Mario gathered 50 of the couple’s closest family and friends (who flew in from as far as Florida and New Jersey) at the Hyatt Hotel in Reston, Virginia, and proposed. “As I looked up, everyone was standing on the balcony looking down, and they all started cheering,” says Kari, who enthusiastically accepted. Kari and Mario—who adore Charleston—will exchange vows and celebrate with guests on April 23, 2010 at the William Aiken House before settling in Gainesville, Virginia. Photograph courtesy of Kari Scheuchenko

Margaux Palmer and Matthew Kaynard, Engaged July 4, 2009, Immediately after they met during happy hour at Tin Lizzy’s Cantina in Atlanta, Matthew took Margaux on their first date. “It was love at first sight,” says Charleston native Matthew. Nearly a year later, the Atlanta residents visited Margaux’s parents in Washington, D.C., over the Independence Day weekend. More than sparks flew after the grand finale of the Mall’s fireworks display when Matthew popped the question. Margaux and Matthew plan to wed and receive guests in May 2010 on Sullivan’s Island near Matthew’s family’s beachfront home. Photograph by Ashley Brannen