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So sweet! We love the couples’ expressions in this romantic photo.
So sweet! We love the couples’ expressions in this romantic photo.
During his college career, Jack Hyer spent a total of four months abroad, traveling over 100,000 miles visiting 26 different countries around the world. The University of Montana graduate proves he'd walk 500 more miles to be the man who marries Rebecca Strellnauer, his college sweetheart, in a touching and funny proposal video that he created for her!
"I've seen the world and back. I've been on many adventures. I've traveled on elephant, on camelback, hiked to the lowest point on the earth and I've gotten to see some of the highest. But the best adventure I've had was loving Becca," he says.
In fact, he knew she was The One from the moment he met her. After going out on their first date, which took place on September 30, 2010, he wrote in his travel journal that "I'm going to marry this girl eventually."
After this life-changing epiphany, it took him four years of planning to bring his proposal vision to life. The end result features Hyer lip-syncing to "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by The Proclaimers at iconic destinations including Ankor Wat, the Serengeti Desert, The Great Wall of China, The Golden Gate Bridge and more. Sure, the camera is a little shaky at times and the lip-dubbing can be off, but that's what makes it even more adorable:
Hyer proposed on May 17, the night of their college graduation, under the guise of showing her his 'graduation video.'
Congratulations to the happy couple!
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From the time you get engaged to your big day, with every decision you make and hurdle you overcome, you're putting all kinds of wisdom into play.
Two weekends ago, I had my first gown-shopping appointment at Kleinfeld Bridal in Manhattan, and it was as amazing as I'd always dreamed it would be. Ever since I was a little girl, I imagined trying on the beautiful white wedding gowns at Kleinfeld and finding the dress of my dreams, which (kind of) happened! Although some people poke fun at the whole “Kleinfeld experience,” I have to disagree, because the way I felt that day was the way every bride should feel when going to find “the dress.”
I brought along my mother, my sister (my matron of honor), my best friend Heather (my maid of honor), and my aunt (and personal trainer) Bonne Marcus. When I walked in, I instantly got excited because they were filming Say Yes to the Dress in the showroom that day, which was pretty cool. Deborah Asprea was my bridal consultant, and she was phenomenal! If you are planning a trip to Kleinfeld, you should absolutely request her. She was attentive, helpful, and so sweet.
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Tip of the Day: Make sure food is served on time, and often. "If you have an all-day wedding, it is really important to keep your guest fed. Every two to three hours, there should be some food service so your guests don't starve and become grumpy!" says Preeti Moberg, the co-founder and CEO of The Big Fat Indian Wedding.
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