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Hi family and new besties,
Iām writing this blog as an avenue forĀ family and friends to walk along side of me during my engagement and my new life as a wife. I initially created “The Whimsical Pineappleā as a lifestyle blog because friends were asking me to review all of my beauty products; but, for now, this will be my platform to talk all things BLUSH and GOLD. No, I haven’t pickedĀ a venue but I do have the color scheme… we can thankĀ Pinterest for that.
⢠Here’s the StoryĀ ā¢
Greg and I were in Charleston for a friendās wedding over Labor Day weekend. It was a weekend full of parties, fun, and laughter. But before we get to theĀ destination, allow me to share some of the backstory.
Ā 4 September 2016Ā š
Exploring King Street
Greg and IĀ donāt have to get ready for the wedding until 2 pm so we eat breakfast in the hotel and head to King Street to window shop and site see. I have an ulterior motive.. Jeniās ice cream and ALL the pineapple goodness that my little heart desires.


Iām restraining myself and just peering through all the frosted windows but as I pass Moon and Lola..I canāt help myself ā the GOLDEN PINEAPPLE book ends catch my eye. Greg ā being the good man he is, says, āletās pop in!ā We soak in all of the pineapple goodness but I have my eye on the prettiest charm bracelet. HeĀ encourages me to get one and we pick out some pretty charms. (We picked out South Carolina, pearl, pineapple, and monogram charms.) And off to the Wedding we go.
5 September 2016Ā š
THIS is THE DAY!!!
Today, I wake up gloomy to be heading back to reality. But, Greg promised me a visit to the Pineapple fountain before we leave Charleston so I have a huge smile on my face. MORE PINAPPLE goodness ā I rush to put mascara on my puffy eyes (wedding shenanigansĀ got me like š³) and blush on my cheeks. We drive to the Charleston battery. As we park, the little brother calls me. Davis NEVER calls me so I answer and heās just chatting about Fraternity Life ā heās pledging AGR ā where I was sweetheart.

As weāre talking, I notice Greg going back and forth to the car. First, to get some gum and now heās grabbing pennies?Ā The phone is distracting so I donāt have time to get suspicious but I do glance at his pant pockets.. just in case Iām missing something major here. Iām in a great mood as I hang up because Davis justĀ filled me inĀ on his life and because.. duh.. Iām now standing in front of the pineapple fountain. Greg says, āletās each make a wish.ā He throws his penny first and then turns me around to make my wishā as Iām throwing (who knows if the penny made it into the fountain), I turn around to him on his knee!! I canĀ NOT believe it ā I keep asking āis this real, is this really happening, are you serious?ā After abundant reassurance, I do believe him and realize I had just wished to be married to the man ā itās coming true! Iām so excited and nervous that I get down on my knees with him.
Yāall, I donāt even remember what he said. It was the best day of my life and photographers were there, capturing it all!*
After a few pictures, we walk to the pier and sit on a swing to takeĀ in the moment. I want it to last forever ā I donāt want to post it on social media, I don’t want to tell anyone, I just want to sit close to Greg and soak it up.
All the pineapple goodness,
*My man hired the photographers from the wedding the night before. Rachel Red Photography ā they are the cutest team! Check out their beautiful work here. Hire them and you wonāt be disappointed.
Super cute!!! Congratulations š
Thanks love !
Wonderful! š My now-husband and I met in Charleston and later honeymooned there, beautiful city!
Love that!! Where did y’all stay??
We stayed at Embassy Suites in the historical district! The hotel was once the old Citadel and is truly beautiful – not to mention the impeccable service!
OMG I got goose bumps reading this.. how exciting!!! Congrats !!
What an adorable engagement story, congratulations!
You are SO sweet. Thanks so much xx
Girlfriend! You are STUNNING!!!! Congrats on your beautiful engagement! Date set in place yet? š
thank you so much!! So are YOU!! I originally set it as Aug 2017 but I needed more time to plan… so now we are looking at April 2018.. this process is so stressfulllll
Oh, believe me I know!!! The stress is all too fresh, haha. But it will be so so worth it! You will be grateful for the extra few months too. Can’t wait to hear how the planning continues to go ! xo
Wonderful! !! A big congratulations to you both š
thank you!! xx
Aww so cute! Congrats!! <3
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Thank you so much!!!! You are so kind. š
Ohh…that is so special honey! You two have love written all over your faces :()
You are SO sweet. I want to enjoy the engagement.
Warmest wishes this holiday..and many more together!!
Enjoy every moment of your lives together…the beginning of a incredible journey!Happy Holidays!
Love this! I actually just started a blog to do the exact same thing so I can’t wait to keep up with your blog and get some tips! š
Ahhhhh awesome! Going to follow you now.