After a long week serving at camp, Sam had planned to take Rhea on a date to reconnect and celebrate their 8 month dating anniversary. Rhea was suspicious but Jonathan and Carley Maley were at camp that week and got her off that train of thought. As she was getting ready for the date though she solidified the thought that it wouldn't happen because she assumed Sam would be acting nervous. (He was steady as can be - one of Rhea's favorite qualities about him)

They went to dinner and had a really sweet time. Coming back to Rhea's families' cabin, Sam led them in prayer to end the date and walked inside. Rhea had the genius idea to prank her family and say that they were engaged and asked Sam to go along with it. As she was describing her idea, he led her around the corner where she saw the rose petals, bulb lights and her brother and sister in law were standing with their cameras ready.

It was the most perfect scene at one of Rhea's favorite places in the world. With the verse they had memorized in that season displayed, the most beautiful sunset and Sam leading her to the spot that was set up for the moment. He asked the question she had been so excited to hear and of course the answer was YES!

In that moment, Rhea's nephew brought out a big bouquet of lavender roses and the rest of her family came out to celebrate. They had a big bowl of Rhea's favorite candy, a gift from Amanda with all things bridal, and some sparkling juice to complete the moment.

S&R

Wedding Day