Fast forward two years. Berlin and Nate have since moved in together in Salt Lake City, Utah. They live there with Berlins mom and her dog, Gunner, and are close to Berlins family as well as some of their closest friends. They spend their weeks working and taking care of the household and their weekends hot tubbing or bar hopping with friends!

One Sunday, Nate was sitting back and watching Berlins 2-year-old nephew, Rowan, play with his cousins of similar age, Poppi and Rosie, while at a family dinner. Suddenly a wave of contentment he had never felt before washed over him, and he knew in that moment it was time to start thinking about forever.

It just so happened that the next week, Nates coworker, Russell, asked if he and Berlin would be willing to model for his wedding photography business. It was then that Nate had an idea. Since their 2-year anniversary was coming up, why not have a celebratory dinner at their favorite restaurant in Park City, a relaxing night at a hotel nearby, and then meet the next day for the photo shoot! There was one detail that he left out for Berlin however, this would be no ordinary shoot!

In order to throw Berlin off the trail, Nate spun a tale at dinner that night in Park City about using the upcoming family trip to Colorado in October to get engaged since both sides of the family would be there. Thankfully, Berlin bought it and Nate spent the rest of dinner and night trying not to throw up from nerves!

They met Russell the next day in downtown Salt Lake City where Russell had picked a few spots that would have great views and architecture for the pictures. Russell was of course in on the plan, and being adept running an engagement photo shoot, was able to keep the couple moving and smiling, even though Nate couldnt feel his legs!

Finally, Nate asked Russell to play a song on a speaker to set the mood. It was The Book of Love by Peter Gabriel, a favorite of theirs. Russell knew this was the moment and directed them to face each other. Nate thought it would be cute to sing the lyrics to Berlin and then pull out the rings, but suddenly his throat didnt work and his mouth was as dry as sand paper.

So instead, he pulled the rings from his pocket and said, “I know I told you that we should get engaged on the Colorado trip in October, but I lied. I cant wait a second longer, will you marry me?” Or at least that’s what he was told he said, because Nate may or may not have completely blacked out in the moment! He assumes he said the right thing, because as his consciousness came back to him, Berlin was smiling and saying yes!

After a few more photos and the biggest sigh of relief ever recorded by mankind from Nate, they made their way to one of their favorite bars in town where to Berlin’s surprise, some of their favorite people were waiting to celebrate! Love is love folks, and love always wins.

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