In August of 2022, Justin and Melanie planned a trip with friends to one of their all time favorite places, Cedar Point. They arrived at Hotel Breakers, began the day at the beach & pool, and headed back to the room to get ready for dinner. They ate dinner in the resort at Tomo Hibachi. After dinner, their friends expressed interest in going to the TGI Fridays bar for a couple of drinks. Melanie was not thrilled as she would prefer to go walk on the beach.

She whispered to Justin, "can we please not go to the bar?"

He replied, "Okay, how about we take a walk on the beach, then we can meet our friends at the bar later."

Melanie agreed and they headed to the beach. It was a beautiful summer evening on Lake Erie. They walked down the shore for a while before Justin said "Oh no, what is that??"

Melanie not paying attention (of course) said "What? The Jet Skis? Are they new??

Justin said "No, don't you see the lit-up sign?"

Melanie sees the "Marry Me" sign and proceeds to cry and hyperventilate in shock and excitement. The moment she waited for was finally here.

They arrive at the "Marry Me" sign surrounded by candles and rose pedals. Justin recites his speech and gets down on his knee for the big "Will you Marry Me?"

Melanie cries out "yes"! Easiest decision she's ever made. The coolest part was the riders on the WindSeeker watched and cheered for them as they descended from the ride.

She then waves to the photographer and notices a man in disguise taking a video, quickly realizing, it was her step-dad Eric. Then comes her mom, Justin's family, and friends who had been hiding the entire time. The night ended with lots of hugs, tears, and celebrating on the beach.

Little did she know, Justin was planning this for months.

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