Landon + Mary Stuart [engagement] Birmingham, Ala.

How did you two meet?
Mary Stuart: "My first real memory of Landon was at Montgomery Country Club for our ninth grade dance. I had just had ACL surgery the week prior and was not able to really dance or get around easily. Landon was not my date, however, we ended up talking and taking some group pictures together before the dance. He went on to sit with me at a table the entire time of the dance and even helped me walk out to attempt to dance to one song. I remember feeling very special that he spent his entire night at our first dance to sit and talk with me. We continued to talk after that night, and eventually he asked me on our first date a few months later."

Landon: "The first time we met was at a high school dance at Montgomery Country Club. I knew who she was, but hadn’t had the opportunity to talk to her in person before. She recently had ACL surgery, so I sat down with her at her table, and she was kind of stuck with me since she couldn’t move around very easily. I spent most of the dance talking to her, and then we continued to stay in touch after that."

How and when did Landon propose?
Mary Stuart: "Landon and I had just closed on our first home together in January. We were going to see my parents in Huntsville for the weekend to celebrate our closing and to look at furniture for our house. We were supposed to be 'meeting my parents' for lunch at The Ledges. We walked out on the patio at the Ledges while we were 'waiting on my parents' and I heard my name, turned around and saw Landon getting down on one knee. I immediately started crying because I couldn't believe it was actually happening! We then went on to enjoy lunch with just the two of us at the Ledges which was special because that is where our wedding reception will be. We then went back to my parents' house to celebrate with family before our friends came to surprise us. It was the sweetest day, and we had the best night celebrating with the people we love so dearly!"

What are some things you two enjoy doing together?
Landon: "We enjoy cooking, boat rides, weekends at the farm and spending time with family."

Landon-- describe Mary Stuart in three words:
Landon: "Mary Stuart is caring, outgoing and hardworking."

Mary Stuart-- describe Landon in three words:
Mary Stuart: "Landon is steadfast, determined, and has an enlightening presence."