- Mallory Kroll        Michael Whyte -

It was a typical hot summer day on Martha's Vineyard.  Michael, Mallory, and her mom had arrived earlier that day to enjoy a much needed vacation and had spent the day unpacking and settling in.  The three of them were exhausted from the trip and the heat but nevertheless were SO excited to finally be on the magical island of Martha's Vineyard.  After an early dinner, Mike seemed insistent to go check out the beach, and Mallory's mom strangly refused to come along.

 

The two headed down to the beach with their dog Bea in tow.  Mallory, ahead of Michael, started walking down the dune lined path toward the water.  Michael, who was drifiting behind at this point, said something to Mallory about the beautiful clouds and sun beginning to set behind him.  Mallory (without looking) muttered, "yeah, yeah it's nice" and kept walking.  Michael - more insistent now to get her attention - grabbed her hand and pulled her in for a kiss.  Before she knew it he was down on one knee and she was left speechless.  She quickly realized what was happening.  He recalls her yelling at him, "Wait, what are you doing?!  Shut up!" and him replying, "Is that a yes??"  She said YES of course and thus they committed to one another with only the ocean as their witness that they would forever remain partners side by side.