YMBT Summer Photo Contest

photo 1464 - Below are pictures taken of our son's marriage proposal to his girlfriend at

Litchfield Beach, SC on Thursday, July 1st.

 

Andy Ladd of Kingsport, TN has vacationed at Litchfield with his family and the

Tillson family for over 10 years. Ashley Silander also had vacationed at

Litchfield with her family and friends for several years as well. The two met

and began dating in November 2008 while attending University of Tennessee.

This summer Ashley went with Andy's family and the Tillson family to Litchfield

beach with a plan by Andy to propose. Bill Tillson traditionally creates

several sand sculptures while at the beach so Andy solicited his help in making

one for the special event.......a treasure chest surrounded by a mermaid and

filled with gold coins (chocolate candies) and an engagement ring burried

beneath with a pink ribbon attached, draping out of the chest. As an added

surprise for Ashley, her family traveled from Charlotte to be present for the

proposal. By the time Andy & Ashley arrived around 8 pm (supposedly for a group

picture at the sand sculpture) and the proposal occurred, a crowd had gathered

on the beach waiting along with people all over the balconies of the

condos. When he finished proposing, the whole beach cheered and clapped. And

Ashley did say YES!!!!

What an awesome day!

 

Thanks,

Doris Ladd

Done