My best friend, Shasta, was visiting from Texas. A few of us were hanging out at her aunt and uncle's house while Dave was at work. We planned to have a BBQ that night.

Shortly after Dave arrived, us girls had to get some "last minute stuff" for said BBQ.

We were taking our time. When we got back to the house, we walked to the backyard. He was standing there, waiting anxiously. When I reached him at the end of the walkway, he took my hands and read the sweetest little note he had written-the most important part being that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me as his wife.

Of course I said yes, and the tears flowed. It was perfect.

What we really want is all of our friends and family together for our big day, but for the traditional gift-giver out there we are registered at: