The proposal almost didn't happen because I was being too stubborn and did not want to get out of the car. It was Winter 2011, and it happened to be very cold! We were in Columbus and James wanted to stop by the "Official" OSU bookstore for a Buckeye t-shirt. I told him he was being ridiculous since we could buy one at the Buckeye Store at Easton. I also remember telling him we were too old to be walking around campus in the dead of winter! I agreed to get out of the Jeep and take a quick walk to the bookstore.

We walked by Mirror Lake where he wanted to make a wish. I asked him if we could do it on the way back to the car because I wanted to get in the building. The building he said was the bookstore turned out to be the library and he acted like he was lost. We decided to forget the t-shirt and head back to the Jeep.

As we were walking by Mirror Lake, he asked me to make a wish, which I did. He asked me if I thought my wish would be coming true soon, and I replied "I hope so". As we were walking along Mirror Lake, he started talking about how happy he is, how much he loved me, and what he wanted for the future as we arrived at the amphitheater. I was reading the names carved into the stone seats at that time, and out of the corner of my eye I saw him place his hand in his pocket. The thought ran through my mind that he may be proposing, but I quickly told myself no way. Was I ever wrong :). He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. Tears came to my eyes as I said "Yes" and I couldn't stop smiling as he put the sparkling ring on my hand! He wanted to rush off to the Jeep to get me warm. I wanted to stay and cherish the moment since it was one of the happiest times in my life!

Our ceremony will be timeless and elegant, a real life fairytale wedding. It is only a matter of time until I take those first steps down the aisle in my wedding gown to become Mrs. James Mackey! This will be an event to remember and we can't wait to share it with all of you!

Our reception will be fun & fabulous! Please join us and celebrate our new lives as Mr. and Mrs. James Mackey! There will be dining, drinks, dancing, and a photo booth to capture all the fun! It is sure to be a good time for all! Our wedding reception will begin at 6:00 pm with cocktails and Hors d' oeuvres, followed by a sitdown dinner at 7:15 pm.

Our honeymoon will begin August 13, 2012 and is sure to be full of sun, fun, and relaxation! We will spend 10 wonderful days in St. Lucia at the Sandals Grande St. Lucian Resort. We can not think of a more romantic place to spend our first days as husband and wife!

We would like to thank all of our dearest family and friends for simply being here for us. You all have done so much and have made such a remarkable positive difference in our lives. We cherish the friendship and love you gave us, and continue to give to us. Thank you for visiting our wedding website and honeymoon registry. You all have blessed our lives and we can't wait to share our special day with you!