They’ve been talking about marriage for a while. Savannah was sure that Jordan was going to propose when he went to Michigan for Thanksgiving. Well, Jordan wanted to surprise her and he wanted her family there so he knew he needed a new plan. Back in May, Jordan received his great-grandmother’s diamond ring as a gift from his aunt. She told him to use the diamond in a ring for Savannah. Such a generous gift! Jordan took that ring to the jewelers and chose a beautiful setting that he knew Savannah would love. The ring has been in his room since July!

Every fall Savannah and her family go to a fall festival at an apple orchard. Jordan decided he would surprise her there, at the end of the corn maze. He flew to Michigan on Friday and stayed at Savannah’s neighbor’s house. Saturday was the big day. Hysterically, Savannah had posted a picture on Snapchat of her, her brother, and his girlfriend in the backseat of the family car with the caption “Apple picking adventures with the cuties. #3rdwheeling”. I laughed so hard, she had no idea what was about to happen.

When they arrived at the end of the corn maze, Savannah looked ahead and saw Jordan standing there. She screamed and ran into his arms. She just kept saying, “You are the worst.” She was just totally surprised. After a little bit Jordan took a step back and started his speech. He talked about how they’ve known each other for 3 1/2 years. They traveled together as teammates with The 99 (as missionaries to the youth of America) for a 1 1/2 years. After Jordan left the team they stayed friends, texting a lot, then calling, then it grew into something more.For about a year and a half they have been in a long distance relationship, it isn’t always easy but it is worth it. Then he went down on one knee and asked her if she would marry him and she said “Yes!”.

It’s bittersweet to think that my “baby” is engaged. I am so excited for the adventure Jordan and Savannah are just beginning. The wedding will be next September in Michigan and then they will settle down here in Florida. We have an exciting year of wedding planning ahead and I am so glad Savannah and her mom have asked me to be a part of that process. I sent them a copy of the wedding planning notebook that I used to help me plan Aaron and Summer’s wedding 3 years ago. It was such a great resource then and I know it will be know as well.

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A little back story on the happy couple. Aaron, my oldest son (21) met Summer (19) several years ago at church youth group. They have been friends a looong time. I have mentioned before that we raised our boys with a no dating policy. It is our belief that dating is preparation for marriage and relationships should not be entered into until you are 2/3 of the way through your professional education and you are financially able to settle down.

Fast forward a few years…in February of 2012, Summer moved into our home full time due to some family issues. We turned what was our homeschool room into Summer’s bedroom and she has lived with us ever since. In February 2013, Aaron and Summer presented my husband and I a long and compelling letter as to why they feel they are ready to begin courting. We agreed and presented them with a courtship contract that outlined specified behaviors and requirements of their courtship, to which they agreed.

On Sunday, April 13, 2014 Aaron and I had this text conversation
Aaron: So uh Summer and I are getting engaged today
Me: WTH?
Aaron: Yup
Me: Are you 100% sure about this? Did you ask her dad’s permission?
Aaron: Yes and Yes
Me: Ok
A while later I received a picture of the ring on her finger!

Aaron proposed out at Robinson Preserve on the tower and Summer was completely not expecting it!

Since we have 2 boys, we do not have a wedding account for them and unfortunately, neither does Summer’s family. Our goal is to help the kids host a wedding for 120 guests on a $4000 budget. The wedding date is set for Thanksgiving weekend, November 29, 2014 so follow along with us on our journey.

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