(Written By Kyle)

Molly and I moved to Nashville together in May of 2019 after almost 5 years of dating. Things could have not gone more smooth and we grew to love Nashville.

I knew very quick Molly was the girl I wanted to spend the rest of my life with, and I knew what the next step was going to be. At a certain point I would see Molly at night searching up wedding rings on Pinterest.

It was a big step when we first moved, we not only moved in together for the first time but we moved to a completely new state and city away from most of our family. I was nervous but excited to start this chapter because it ended up strengthening our relationship, and confirming to me that Molly was who I was meant to spend the rest of my life with. That summer we moved we had went to a couple of weddings, and I remember telling my sisters that I wanted to propose to Molly. I kept envisioning us getting married and how excited I would be for that moment.

Molly’s mom, Julia, came down to Nashville that following summer for a visit, and it just so happened to be the weekend Molly and I talked about going to try on ring styles. That day, Molly fell in love with her dream ring. I ended up ordering it a few days later and it wasn’t expected to be ready for another 3-4 weeks. This gave me enough time to plan the perfect engagement! I had absolutely no idea what I was going to do.

Then one day, Molly told me how she won a free photo shoot from a beginner photographer that was looking to build her portfolio. It happened to be the same weekend the ring was supposed to be ready. I knew this would be the perfect opportunity. One night when Molly was in the shower, I went through her phone to find the photographers contact info. I secretly messaged her and got her on board to help me surprise molly during the photoshoot.

The day before the photoshop I picked up the ring and I remember how nervous I was picking it up. The whole time I did not know if the ring was going to be ready or not, and just praying it would all work out. I did not have a Plan B and was putting all my faith in it being ready. I remember seeing it for the first time and that’s when it really hit me, I was not that nervous but more excited to start this next chapter in our lives.

The next day came and I don’t think I got much sleep the night before. We drove to the pedestrian bridge where the photo shoot was taking place. At the end of the photoshoot I had the photographer tell molly to look away from the camera over bridge into the water for a solo shot. While she did that I got behind her and got down on one knee with the ring waiting for her to turn around. After a handful of seconds went by I don’t think molly was ever going to turn around so I whispered “Molly” and she turned around and her face said a thousand words. I could tell how shocked and surprised she was. She was so shocked she didn't even answer at first. After she said "yes" it felt like a weight was lifted off my chest. I am not even sure what I said before that; my heart was racing a thousand beats a second.

I had her close group of friends, my mom, and sister hiding very near by and they ran out with signs and flowers to congratulate us. It was such a special moment that I will remember and cherish forever. Every time we go downtown and I see the bridge I get chills and it brings back such good memories that I will cherish forever.