For most men, a marriage proposal means one girl, one ring and one much-anticipated, “yes!”
But for Grant Tribbett, proposing to his girlfriend Cassandra Reschar meant proposing to TWO beautiful ladies.
Cassandra took to The Knot’s “How He Asked” to share the May 27 engagement.
“My daughter and I got all dolled up and he took us to Cracker Barrel,” the 26-year-old, wrote. “Confused as to why I got so dressed up to go to Cracker Barrel, I immediately became nervous.”
After they finished eating, Grant took the single mom and her 5-year-old daughter, Adrianna, to the Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve in Fishers, Indiana.
Grant Tribbett
Cassandra said she immediately knew something fishy was going on, but didn’t want to jump to conclusions.
Together they walked a mile into the woods—all dolled up and Cassandra in heels—until they reached a wooden bridge among the trees.
Mandi Gilliland
Cassandra’s friend and professional photographer Mandi Gilliland emerged from the forest to capture the moment when Grant got down on one knee and asked Cassandra to be his wife!
Mandi Gilliland
She excitedly said yes to Grant’s proposal, before he returned to one knee and looked to Adrianna.
“He said, ‘Adrianna, can I be your daddy, to promise to love and protect you for the rest of your life?'”
While mom was wailing in joyful tears, Adrianna’s response was that of a true five year old: “Thank you!”
Mandi Gilliland
When asked if she wanted Grant to marry her mom and become her dad, Adrianna exclaimed, “Yes! I finally get a daddy, Mommy!”
Both of Grant’s leading ladies got a shiny piece of jewelry. For Cassandra, an engagement ring, and for Adrianna, a heart-shaped necklace with two of her favorite colors.
Mandi Gilliland
Cassandra said that Grant’s proposal to Adrianna “meant the absolute world” to her.
“In my opinion, it’s special to find the man whom your soul loves, but to also find a man who loves your child unconditionally was a dream I never thought could come true.”
Mandi Gilliland
Grant says the transition from full-time bachelor to full-time dad wasn’t the easiest, but he “wouldn’t change it for the world.” Knowing before their first date that Cassandra was a single mom, Grant says it’s one of the many qualities of his now-fiance that captured his heart.
“[Adrianna] has taught me so much more about life and truly has given my life more meaning.”
The couple plans to tie the knot in December, where Adrianna will serve the special duty of her mama’s flower girl, and share a special first dance with her new daddy.
