They were walking out of a grocery store in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Scott put two quarters into a vending machine at the exit, receiving a ring in the capsule. Shortly thereafter, Katherine told Scott she didn’t need or want expensive jewelry, just one of those rings from the machine. Fast forward to a road trip to visit Katherine’s family for which Scott had picked out a ring that he brought with him. With Katherine’s thoughts in mind, he knew he’d need to secure an accommodating grocery store with a toy vending machine. Around 10:30 in the evening, Katherine’s mom told us she “needed” a twelve pack of Diet Coke — hey, everyone has their addictions — so the two headed for the nearest store to accommodate Mama.
Lickity split, they bought their 12-pack, and began to exit the store. While Katherine headed for the door, Scott walked toward the rack of vending machines. He casually placed a quarter in the machine, turned the dial, received a ring from the machine, and quickly placed it in his pocket. In the other pocket was a previously bought capsule, having the real ring inside. Walking out of the store, he pulled the old switcheroo and pulled the ring capsule out of his pocket. Katherine asked Scott what the surprise was in the capsule and with major stealth, he placed the real capsule in her hand. They walked outside into the parking lot and right then and there, Scott got down on one knee.
Thinking the ring actually came from the vending machine, Katherine looked to her love on his knees and asked, “Is this some kind of cruel joke?” “No Katherine,” he replied. “Open it up.” The ring tumbled from the capsule into Katherine’s hand.
Who says forever can’t start in the parking lot?
Mazel tov, Katherine and Scott!
Venue – House of Ludington
Coordination – Jessevent – Jessica Stewart
Photographer – David Jackson
Floral Design – Delta Floral and Gifts
Officiant – Rabbi Norman Roman
Bakery – Kakes by Kris
Rentals – Barry’s Let’s Rent It
Hair – Freya Salon
Makeup – Serenity Salon – Jill Liebel
