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With A Little Help From Your Friends: Lindsey and Justin's Proposal

A would-be groom and a group of friends of the couple all happily troop up to Max Patch with everyone eagerly waiting for the big moment . . . all except the would-be bride, of course, who didn’t know what was going to happen. Check out Lindsey and Justin marriage proposal at Max Patch on the blog now!

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High School Reconnection: Julie and Greg's Proposal

It might have been years since you last saw her in high school but when the time is right, it’s right. Julie and Greg knew each other “back when” and reconnected over a picture of a lighthouse. One thing led to another and here Greg was, at Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains, playing Matt Stell’s “I Prayed For You” before his proposal to Julie!

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Giddy: Markita and Zac's Proposal

Sometimes you have the good fortune to witness a marriage proposal that is absolutely flooded with the joy of the two people involved - really, the best word I can use for when Zac asked Markita to be his wife is that both were giddy with the excitement of starting their lives together. Read their story here!

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Luck, Cold, and a Milestone: Margaret and Zak's Proposal

The weather in the Smokies in the Spring is unpredictable. Zak wanted to have his marriage proposal to Margaret at Arch Rock along the Alum Cave Trail but snow and ice the night before closed US 441 and access to the trailhead. So we planned a different spot . . . until at the last minute, the road reopened! It was a cold and icy morning by the Arch but their love brought warmth and joy to the hikers that witnessed it!

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Snowy Sunrise Surprise: Madison and Scott's Proposal

These two fine people from Mississippi had never been at these elevations before and the sunrise at 5000' was a cold one - but it was all done for Scott to surprise Madison with a marriage proposal. Some earlier snow provided a beautiful backdrop to this romantic moment at Newfound Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Check out their story!

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After the Hurricane: Lauren and Rob's Proposal at Mouse Creek Falls

Hurricane Zeta threatened to rain on Rob’s plans to ask Lauren to be his wife but after a short delay, he got a beautiful autumn day and a roaring waterfall! Check out their story and see how his proposal happened at Mouse Creek Falls in the Big Creek area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Sunday Morning at Spruce Flats: Carly and Aedan's Proposal

Fall is in the air, as is magic when you’re in the Smokies. Aedan took Carly for a hike to Spruce Flats Falls and if seeing a bear along the way was not exciting enough, the surprise he had in store for her was! By one of the Smokies’ most beautiful waterfalls, she said yes to his marriage proposal - check out their story!

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