About a month before the proposal I asked Carah’s parents for their blessing over a nice brunch in Seaside, FL. I was so nervous beforehand, but it was one of the best conversations I have ever had. We all got to share the different things we loved about Carah and it felt great to take the first big step towards a lifetime with her.

Between the brunch day and the proposal, I ring-shopped and scouted spots around Washington where I would ask her. I decided on Westside Preserve, San Juan Island, because it felt very secluded, but had a fantastic view of the mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

The day of the big event, I walked Carah around the town of San Juan while the parents set-up the proposal site. After walking around town for the day, I finally drove her to the proposal site, got down on one knee, and asked her to spend the rest of her life with me. - Seth

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