Here are the three finalists and a little bit about their love stories …
1. Melissa & Nathan
![MelissaandNathan[1]](http://bgthrowsawedding.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/melissaandnathan1.jpg?w=150&h=150 "MelissaandNathan[1]")
Melissa and Nathan met while they were working at O’Charley’s. Melissa had a crush on Nathan for years but he was in a relationship. Nathan became single when Melissa was ready to move on. She was moving out of state and Nathan asked her to stay the night before she left; that is all it took!
The Proposal – Melissa was giving birth to their second child and while she was “preoccupied” Nathan gave the nurse two onesies for their children to wear. When Melissa saw them her daughter’s shirt said “Will you marry my Daddy?” and her newborn son’s had a “?” and a ring in the pocket.
2. Cari & AJ
![AJandCarrieJo[1]](http://bgthrowsawedding.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/ajandcarriejo1.jpg?w=150&h=150 "AJandCarrieJo[1]")
Cari and AJ met five years ago while at a friends house. Being a typical female, Cari blew him off! Two years later they met up again and have been together ever since.
The proposal – AJ had been planning to propose to Cari and had told all of his family. The couple went out to eat lunch one day with AJ’s family, who all knew his surprise. During lunch his grandmother asked Cari about any possible engagement in the future and the rest of the family looked on with questionable faces. A very uncomfortable Cari told AJ about the incident later when they got home. AJ quickly disappeared and came back with a ring!
3. Beth & Ryan
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Beth and Ryan met while Ryan was escorting his mom to her work’s Christmas party. Beth was a bartender that evening and it must have been a thirsty night because they hit it off right away!
The proposal – Ryan knew that Beth was “the one” and around June 2009 he started checking out ring designs and prices. He decided on a budget and jeweler and began to pick the perfect setting and stone for Beth. They both joined Beth’s family on vacation in Destin, FL in October. After asking Beth’s father for her hand he was ready to ask Beth, who had no clue. They had a walk on the beach ending up at a gazebo. As Beth was ready to leave she saw Ryan get on one knee and produce his ring!
