Recently Engaged: Maryanne & Mark

Timing, they say, is everything. Mark was home in town for a few days
before returning to work in Ontario, and Maryanne had recently
returned from a summer in Europe. Mark saw Maryanne’s profile online
and contacted her. She ignored him. He tried again, and this time she
replied because he had made her smile. But time was running out
because in four days, he’d be leaving for work. They started
exchanging information, then talking on the phone, and by Saturday
night, she invited him to join her in sharing a bonfire and a drink.
He showed up with a single rose and she knew he was trouble. They
chatted by the fire, then spontaneously decided to drive to
Lawrencetown Beach to see the stars. They easily talked about all
sorts of interesting things, including glowing potatoes. It was early
September, and it was incredibly cold at the beach, so after awhile
Mark drove her home and dropped her off. They kept talking while he
was away at work, and every day since regardless of where either of
them is located.

In May, Mark suggested they drive back to that beach. It was grey,
foggy and cold, and the only people around were a few courageous
surfers in the waves. When they got there, Mark took her hand and
walked to a spot close by where they had talked that night, and
proposed.

They are getting married May 18, 2013 in Mabou, Mark’s hometown.

*As told by Maryanne Fisher.

This article appears in Sep 6-12, 2012.