{North Carolina} Amanda + Geoff in Love

“Geoff and I met in November of 2006.  A new restaurant had just opened up and was in the process of staffing.  We were both hired and started training.  He introduced himself to me, and all I could think was how handsome he was!  Part of the training was for the servers to wait on each other, to get good practice in before the store’s grand opening.  I was standing outside with the other servers, because the host stand had to practice seating, when I spotted Geoff again.  I walked over to him and asked if he wanted to sit with me.  He said yes and we had our dinner together in front of the fireplace.  So romantic!…

Geoff and I got engaged in April of 2011.  It happened on Seven Mile Beach in the Grand Cayman Islands.  Geoff had made dinner reservations at a fancy restaurant for an “on the beach” dinner.  They set up our table on the sand and lit tiki torches around it.  The sun was setting over the beach when we got there.  The Grand Cayman Islands are known for their incredible sunsets, and that night there wasn’t a cloud in the sky.  We indulged ourselves with lobster and filets, and right after we ordered dessert, he got down on one knee.  He said all the right things a guy should say during their proposal, and I was immediately filled with laughter and joy–eventually saying yes and putting the beautiful ring on my finger.  My dad, who works in the Cayman Islands, slipped into the restaurant bar while we were eating dinner, because Geoff had told him of his plans, and he watched the whole thing.  I ran over to him after it was over and received a big hug and a little tear.  It was amazing being able to share that moment with my dad because he means so much to me. Geoff and I plan to wed on July 6, 2013.  We were both raised as Catholics, so the wedding will be a very traditional Catholic ceremony followed by a fabulous reception on Lake Norman.  I’ve never wanted to get married anywhere besides the Catholic Church, so I am very thrilled to be getting married in my hometown church.  I’ve also always loved the water and have wanted to have my reception near the water.  Lake Norman works so perfectly–the venue we choose is right on the water.  Our wedding colors are also very important.  My parents’ wedding colors were royal purple and white; we also chose royal purple and a pearl color.  Family is very important to me and that is what I hope this wedding will be about: two families becoming one.”  Congratulations to Amanda + Geoff!Location: Dorton Park and Davidson College, North Carolina
Photography: Amore Vita Photography