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I am Duane. My fiancé is Samantha. We dated 15 yrs ago and have now reconnected about a year ago. She messaged me just to say hi and to see how I was... View More

I am Duane. My fiancé is Samantha. We dated 15 yrs ago and have now reconnected about a year ago. She messaged me just to say hi and to see how I was holding up and she (and her family) where thinking of me. I had just recently gone thru a few very tough year with my dad passing and having to put my mom in a nursing home due to Dementia. I responded and we swapped numbers, again. A day has not gone by that I haven't talked to her. Through conversations we had to get caught up over the past 15 yrs, we discovered that we had actually been thinking of one another this whole time. I never stopped thinking about her. The opportunity came and I took it. I asked her to be my wife.....

Happily married 🎉

November 13, 2020

1986days 23hrs

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Break the Ice. We were hoping to hear what you had to say! You've broken the ice by sharing your thoughts in your very first discussion. We can't wait to see where the conversation goes.

Break the Ice

Hot Streak. Hot streak! You can't get enough of the WeddingWire community, can you? Thanks for being a loyal community member and visiting us 5 days in a row.

Hot Streak

Socialite. You have lots to say, and our members are listening. You've taken part in 10 different discussions and gotten our community buzzing.

Socialite

Spread the Love. The community knows and loves you, because they see you posting all over! You've spread the love in 20 different discussions.

Spread the Love

Head Table. You're obsessed with all things wedding and we love that! You’ve posted in 50 different discussions. Take your special seat at the head table!

Head Table

Extrovert. You've made your first wedding buddy and reached out to them with a direct message. What an extrovert you are! We hope that friendship lasts well beyond your wedding day.

Extrovert

Testing the Water. You're warming up to our community and getting to know the ropes. Today you've taken your first step and tested the water by making your first ever comment.

Testing the Water

Jump On In. It seems like only yesterday you were just getting started, but since then you've jumped right in and have now commented 20 times in the community. You're really making a splash!

Jump On In

The Deep End. We see you jumping right on into the deep end! You're cool and confident and know your way all around this community, now that you've posted 50 times.

The Deep End

Like Lightning. It's you to the rescue! You look after your fellow community members and are right there to help when they have a question or concern. You've been the first person to reply in 10 different discussions!

Like Lightning

Prompt Poster. There's nothing you don't have a reply for and you're always the first one to give their opinion. This is your award for being faster than lightning.

Prompt Poster

Rapid Replier. Wow! You're a huge help to those who are in need of great advice. You never let our members' questions go unanswered - what would we do without you?!

Rapid Replier

Hot Off the Press. Extra! Extra! That discussion came hot off the press. You got the scoop and posted the very first discussion of the day.

Hot Off the Press

Planning Overtime. You're never off the clock! Planning is like a full time job for you, which is how you've managed to make the first comment of the day.

Planning Overtime

First Look. A wedding first look is a beautiful photo of the couple seeing each other for the first time. You gave our community a beautiful first look by sharing the first picture of the day!

First Look

Movie Star. Lights, camera... ACTION! Thanks for being the first one of the day to share a video.

Movie Star

Social Butterfly. You've shown your dedication by posting 10 times in the community already today! You're a super social sharer who is making waves, and we can't wait to hear even more from you.

Social Butterfly

Smooth Operator. You have answers for everyone! You've already posted 20 times within 24 hours. No need to ask for your help, you're a smooth operator!

Smooth Operator

Life of the Party. The party doesn't start till you walk in! Or should I say the conversation!? You've posted 50 comments within the past 24 hours!

Life of the Party

Troubleshooter. When members have questions, you have answers. You've earned the Troubleshooter medal for chiming in 50 times this week with your great ideas, and being an awesome resource for your friends around the community.

Troubleshooter

Problem Solver. If there's a problem - you've got a solution! Thanks for responding 100 times this week with your ideas and words of encouragement - we couldn't do it without you.

Problem Solver

Practically a Planner. There's no question you don't have an answer for! Move over wedding planners, you've got this covered.

Practically a Planner

Vogue. A picture IS worth a thousand words! You've earned this medal for sharing your first photo with the Community.

Vogue

Shutterbug. Photographers take note! Your photos are an inspiration to us all. This badge is granted when you’ve posted 20 photos.

Shutterbug

Paparazzi. You're an inspiration sensation! Thanks for being our very own paparazzi :) You've earn this badge for posting 50 photos.

Paparazzi

Conversation Starter. You, my friend, have the gift of the gab. You've gotten our members chatting by already creating 10 discussions! Thanks for being an amazing conversation starter and getting us mingling.

Conversation Starter

Round of Applause. We're giving you a round of applause! You know what people like to hear and have earned this badge for creating 20 discussions.

Round of Applause

Host with the Most. OMG!! 50 discussions! No more planning stress for you. You've got this wedding on lock.

Host with the Most

Wedding Wizard. Rock on! You've created 100 discussions and are now officially a community Superstar. You're on your way to becoming a household name!

Wedding Wizard

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