How did you two meet?
James: "We met on Bumble, and went on our first date at the melt in Huntsville, but ended up going to Moe's Barbeque for drinks first because the wait was too long. I remember thinking how perfect she was for me-- literally all the qualities I wanted in a girl and beautiful also. (It's probably why Bumble put her as the first girl for me to swipe). I was worried we wouldn't click on our first date, or she wouldn't like me. That was definitely not the case. We ended up staying out late together, and went on another date promptly the next morning!"
Lindsey: "James and I had our first date on August 1, 2019 at Melt in downtown Huntsville. We’d been texting back and forth for a few weeks before we finally went on our first date. We were initially pretty shy, but ended up talking for over four hours that night between Melt, Moe’s BBQ and Humphreys. Once I was home, I got a sweet text that he’d had a great time and would love to hang out with me again the next day if I’d have him-- and of course I agreed! For our second date, James suggested we go to Another Broken Egg for brunch, not knowing that was one of my absolute favorite places and where my late grandpa “Pop” used to take me on brunch dates. After Another Broken Egg, we hiked on Monte Sano Mountain with my dog Ellie and had the best time!"
What are some things you two enjoy doing together?
James: "We like going on long walks/hikes together, eating and drinking with our friends and family, and watching our favorite show homeland."
Lindsey: "We love listening to records/music, hiking with our dog Ellie, drinking coffee on off days, watching sunsets, cooking dinner, spending time with our families and friends, concerts, Auburn football and taking walks around our neighborhood."
How and when did James propose?
James: "I proposed on top of Monte Sano Mountain at the Buritt. During the summer, the Buritt was doing a 'Cocktails on the View' every Wednesday night. We had talked about going for months and were actually supposed to have gone the week before, but I had an assignment due in a course for my MBA that day. I didn't really tell anyone I was proposing that night, because I didn't want to ruin the surprise. I waited until the sun was going down, and Lindsey had asked a stranger to take a picture of us. I nervously fumbled through my pocket to get the ring ready to look at an impatient Lindsey. She said, 'What are you doing? Hurry up!' She looked over at me with no surprise-- I thought she saw the ring in my hand. I walked up to where she wanted us to take the picture, and I got down on one knee. Lindsey could not have been more surprised, and also the person taking pictures with her phone! We had a few more drinks and called so many friends and family. She always joked that I would never surprise her when I proposed, but I think I did a pretty good job!"
Lindsey: "On July 15, James and I went to Cocktails on the View at Burritt on the Mountain like we'd been talking about doing forever, and just finally got around to it. I did not think anything of it, and we were just listening to music and having a great time. When the sun began to set I decided (like I always do) that I needed a picture of us on the view. I asked a stranger sitting next to us to take a picture, and little did she or I know what would happen next. Before I knew it, James was down on one knee and before he got anything out aside from my first name I just screamed, 'YES YES YES!' To say I was surprised would be an understatement-- he got me so good! We spent the rest of the night Facetiming our families and friends and it was just so special!"
Lindsey— describe James in three words:
Lindsey: "James is compassionate, hard-working and respectful."
James— describe Lindsey in three words:
James: "Lindsey is kind, happy and beautiful."
