Lily & Noah’s Engagement and Celebration Party!
It”s official… our little Lily, whom many of you have watched grow up here, is engaged! She met Noah almost 2 years ago at college in Florida and they’ve been the cutest couple ever since. We have loved watching their love story over the past couple of years and getting to know Noah well. So, when he started planning this proposal, we knew it was going to be a day we’d all remember! True to her name, our Lily loves flowers and plants and greenhouses, and she has always been enthralled with the conservatory at Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC. So this was absolutely a dream setting for this special day. Noah had everything planned to the minute, including photographers ready to go at the perfect spot. The four of us drove over to Asheville early that day, and the weather, the moment, and the pictures all turned out to be absolutely beautiful. Here are a few of our favorite shots captured by the amazing De Wit Photography.










Dave and I were elated to be a part of this special day with Lily and Noah!

And the surprises weren’t over! Back home in Knoxville, the siblings were busy setting up an engagement party for them at Abby & Beau’s house at the Dogwood Cottage! A garden dinner party in the courtyard was the perfect way to celebrate.


Everyone was so excited to congratulate them and see the ring!




Abby designed the cutest sign and they made a great menu as well.

Abby also made these little ring cookies by adding paper “diamonds” to some lemon cookies!




They set the table with the cutest gingham and florals in disposable dinnerware. Here are some links to some of these pieces which were all perfect for an outdoor party! (These are affiliate links.)





Noah is from Minnesota, but he is living in Knoxville for the summer. His parents will be visiting soon to celebrate with the cute couple as well! The wedding is planned for next summer.



We have a busy several months ahead in this family between Beau and Abby’s baby boy arriving any day, plans for the wedding next summer getting underway, and property plans being discussed as well. There is always something fun going on in a family our size, and we are so excited to keep growing!


Congratulations, Noah and Lily! We are thankful and blessed that the Lord has brought you together. Let the wedding planning begin!


June 18, 2024 @ 7:54 pm
I love all the picture and congratulations to the engaged couple. My your cup runneth over for sure. What a blessing as your family grows and grows. Nothing better than weddings and babies to brighten our lives as we get older. Wonderful days and I’m happy for all of you.
June 18, 2024 @ 10:35 pm
Thank you Ms Viv! I love you & appreciate all your sweet comments. We are definitely blessed & thankful!
June 18, 2024 @ 8:46 pm
So happy for our sweet Lily and Noah!
June 18, 2024 @ 10:35 pm
Thank you friend!! They appreciate you so much!
June 19, 2024 @ 7:19 am
Love you!
June 19, 2024 @ 3:30 pm
Love you, babe! Looking forward to planning wonderful wedding with you two!
June 19, 2024 @ 10:14 am
This Minnesota mom is looking forward to spending time with the soon to be Tennessee family!!
🙂 Jennifer
June 19, 2024 @ 3:31 pm
Yay! We can’t wait to see you and have a great time celebrating these two!
June 20, 2024 @ 12:21 am
Congrats to Lily and Noah! What a beautiful celebration with family