J. ANNE

It was Hilary’s senior year of high school.  She was out of school for holiday break, and she had her bags packed to hop a cruise ship to Mexico with her entire family.  A trip that her grandfather had planned for them. Unbeknownst to her, Ian’s grandfather had also planned a trip for his family.  He too was a senior in high school, although not the same high school as Hilary. He simply boarded the ship to Mexico in hopes of a fun time with his family.  Unbeknownst to him, Hilary spotted him as they boarded the ship.  She immediately thought that he was cute, but dismissed her thoughts because she thought that he was out of her league and most definitely in college already.

A few days into the trip, Hilary lounged with her cousin and some of the other teenagers that they had met on the ship.  It was then that Ian walked by… he high-fived some of the other guys that were around, and walked directly to Hilary to introduce himself.  They spent the rest of the night together on the ship.  Talking and getting to know each other.  And most importantly, discovering that the University of Arizona was one of the top three schools on Ian’s list for college.  Coincidently, the school in which Hilary had already chosen to attend the following fall.

The 10-day cruise came to and end, and Hilary and Ian had to say goodbye.  But, they kept in touch.  A phone call here and there turned into every few days… which turned into everyday.  Hilary attended Ian’s senior prom, and Ian decided to become a Wildcat.  They have been together ever since.

Upon graduation, Hilary returned to her hometown here in Las Vegas to pursue her career in public relations, and Ian headed over to San Diego for law school.  Luckily for them, San Diego is only a quick four-hour drive away from Las Vegas.  So on a weekend visit in March, which was to be the weekend they celebrated Valentine’s Day, Ian planned to take Hilary somewhere special.  Seaport Village.  The last time that they had been to Seaport Village together they were incredibly young.  And in love.  But still trying to figure things out.  Hilary had asked Ian that day… such a long time ago… “what are we, Ian?”  Unfortunately, he didn’t have an answer for her then.  Which was almost the worst mistake of his life.

So as they strolled along together in Seaport Village, so many years later, Hilary giggled… “Remember the last time we were here?”

Ian, obviously glad that she remembered and had asked that question, had the right answer this time.  He proposed.  And she said yes.

Hilary and Ian are preparing to be married early next summer at The Four Seasons here in Las Vegas.  Which is also where they decided to have their engagement photos taken.  The property at the Four Seasons is so gorgeous… so I happily obliged!!