Mount Pleasant Magazine Jan/Feb 2019

66 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MtPleasant.pet | www.CharlestonBrides.com THE BIG ASK AT ALHAMBRA Andrew Pagels grew up in the Old Village and knew when he picked up the engagement ring in 2016 that he wanted to propose to his girlfriend, Anna, immediately. He asked if she wanted to see how the azaleas were blooming in the Old Village, adding to dress nicely so that they could get lunch later, not wanting her to wear hiking clothes since they often went on hikes. Andrew knew he wanted to propose under the grove of four water-side oak trees at Alhambra Hall, and, as they walked the path by the marsh, they saw some men fishing from a boat. “If you ever propose to me, I don’t need a ring – you can get me a boat,” Anna laughed as they arrived at Andrew’s spot. He got down on one knee, pulled the ring out of his pocket and stuttered, “It isn’t a boat, but I hope you’ll take this ring.” “She immediately started crying and saying, ‘no, no, no,’ but in a good way. I said, ‘Anna, you realize you’re saying no!’ She then said yes and teared up,” he grinned. “I thought it was funny the guys fishing pulled anchor and left right after. I think they were jealous.” POPPING THE QUESTION AT PITT STREET Leigh Mills, née Berry, who grew up in Mount Pleasant, often went for walks with her then-boyfriend, Clark Mills, at the Pitt Street Bridge because they lived nearby and enjoyed the beautiful views. She had a feeling he might propose one particularly cold, windy day in January 2006, when he insisted that they go for a stroll. But after they walked close to the end of the path and it hadn’t happened, she assumed her suspicions were wrong and suggested they turn around because she was freezing. “Then he pulls out the ring. I honestly don’t remember what happened next,” she laughed. “The funniest part is that on the walk back, these two ladies were fishing, and I yelled, ‘I’m getting married!’ and they yelled back, ‘Don’t do it!’ It’s a lot funnier now than it was on that day.” The Mills’ now have three sons, Logan, 10, Connor, 8 and Rhett, 3. Anna and Andrew Pagels at Alhambra Hall on their wedding day. Clark and Leigh Mills days after their engagement. Photo courtesy of Leigh and Clark Mills. Photo by Kathy Thomas Photography. UPSCALE LUXURY SECOND TO NONE Manicure • Pedicure Facial • Waxing 843.388.7714 617 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 www.843nailspa.com Appointments & Walk-Ins are Welcome! Carrie Stone, DC Natasha Pinheiro, DC Our thorough, caring specialists focus on precise adjustments that are gentle and very effective. Specializing in Blair Upper Cervical, pediatrics and prenatal care, we can assist ALL ages in all stages of life. We offer free consultations and would love to sit down with you and help get to the root cause of your problem. www.stonechiropractic.net 843-972-8667 We love helping our patients! Dr. Carrie Stone IS honored to be voted Best Chiropractor! bridal