Elizabeth & Greg in Charleston, SC

Elizabeth and Greg were visiting the famous Outer Banks in North Carolina when he popped the question on the beach. I always thought this trip would be a great time to get engaged, but Greg had thrown me off and I thought I would be waiting a few more months, says Elizabeth. The Bride Elizabeth Shortridge, 28, professional healthcare representative The Groom Greg Childress, 37, senior director of field sales The Date May 1 Charleston may be a big city, but Elizabeth and Greg kept things close to home with her childhood church, his brother as the officiant, and her mom's former teacher as the photographer.

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