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After four-and-a-half years together, Sandy mentioned the idea of a spontaneous elopement to Dwight. But, after he shared that idea with her daughters and they voiced that they wanted to be there, he knew he’d have to take matters into his own hands.

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Dwight wanted to surprise Sandy with a proposal that was something special — so special that a wedding followed just a few hours later. With help from her daughters and event planner and designer Kristen Burgess of By Emily B, he crafted a double-special day never to be forgotten.

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