Samantha & Justin in Chapel Hill, NC

Samantha and Justin met through a mutual friend at a party at UNC-Chapel Hill. One month later, they had their first date and continued to see each other for three-and-a-half years before getting engaged. The Bride Samantha Reimer, 24, a graphic artist The Groom Justin Carpenter, 25, a lawyer The Date May 16 One Christmas, Justin convinced Samantha that they needed to take a two-hour drive back to Chapel Hill because he accidentally had her gift delivered there. He lured her to dinner near his old fraternity house and popped the question near the Old Well, a UNC water fountain rumored to have lucky powers. Samantha said yes, so maybe it’s not just a rumor after all!

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