Every proposal is special, but some unfold with a kind of magic that feels straight out of a storybook. That was exactly the case one beautiful evening on Tybee Island, just off the coast of Savannah, Georgia.
Michael had been planning this moment for some time. Two years earlier, he gave Ashlyn a date jar for their second anniversary—filled with 55 creative date ideas they could randomly pull for a night or weekend adventure. That thoughtful gift became a fun and meaningful part of their relationship, sparking memories and laughter along the way.
When it came time to plan the proposal, Michael decided to carry that tradition forward in the most unforgettable way. Wanting to keep the moment a complete surprise, he carefully set up the next “random” date idea for Ashlyn to draw: “Golden Ticket! Ultimate 1-Night Trip – Michaels’s Choice”. This gave him the perfect cover to plan a full weekend without giving anything away
The destination? Tybee Island—a coastal escape with soft sand, ocean breeze, and beautiful sunsets. It was the perfect backdrop for what was to come.
As the sun began to set, casting everything in a warm golden glow, Michael handed Ashlyn another jar that read “Golden Ticket Part 2”. This one was special–when Ashlyn opened the jar the ticket read, “Get Proposed To!”
At that moment, Michael got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. Ashlyn said yes, and the golden ticket became a golden memory they’ll carry with them forever.
Congratulations Michael + Ashlyn–your love story is just getting started.
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