Many engaged couples had to postpone their wedding plans this year due to the many lockdowns that took place and made these ceremonies and celebrations impossible. Some chose to shorten their guest lists while others canceled them entirely and decided to postpone them. Emily Bugg and Billy Lewis, who are an engaged couple from Chicago, ended up canceling their wedding and doing something different with their catering deposit.

A Canceled Wedding Led to Helping Others

Emily Bugg and Billy Lewis had planned to have a large wedding reception that included family and friends. However, with things getting worse in the world, they realized that their perfect day wouldn’t go on as planned. The couple chose to get married last month at the city hall in a small ceremony that included a photographer.

They had no venue, no guests, and no reception, either. However, they did have the $5,000 deposit that they put down for a caterer. Instead of letting it go to waste, the couple decided to ask the catering company if they could turn the wedding food they chose to have into Thanksgiving dinners for people in need.

A Thanksgiving to Remember

The catering company, Big Delicious Planet, and the newlyweds helped serve 200 meals to locals in need who have serious mental issues and substance use conditions. Emily Bugg stated that canceling a big wedding isn’t actually the worst thing that could happen. She also mentioned that the couple was happy to be married and they’re also happy that they could help people.

Heidi Moorman Coudal is the owner of the catering company the newlyweds used, Big Delicious Planet. She recalled how the couple asked if there was any way that they could do something good with their deposit. She also stated that most people typically asked for their money back. Coudal added that it’s heartwarming how the couple thought to do something for the greater good.

Although life seems to be on hold right now, that doesn’t mean that you have to stop planning your future. Now is the perfect time to propose to your other half, and now is the perfect time to plan the ultimate proposal. You’ll need a ring, you’ll need a romantic setting, you’ll need some bubbly, and you’ll need a beautiful song to set the scene.

‘Perfect’ – Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran is known for putting a whole load of emotion into his songs, and there’s no doubt about the fact that ‘Perfect’ is one of those songs. In fact, there’s a high chance that it might already be your other half’s favorite song – which makes it even more perfect to propose to.

‘A Thousand Years’ – Christina Perri

While many people associate this song with the Twilight series, this song is full of beautiful lyrics that means it’s going to be popular for, well, a thousand years. It’s soft and powerful, and it will be stuck in your minds forever.

‘Marry You’ – Bruno Mars

If it’s a beautiful night and your partner is looking for something fun to do, all they’ve got to do is marry you, right? It’s not quite the romantic song that some people like for their proposal, but this is definitely fun.

‘All Of Me’ – John Legend

John Legend wrote this song for his wife, and it’s since become one of the most romantic songs of all time – and it could be your proposal song. After all, all of you probably love all of them, which means that the lyrics are spot-on for your relationship.

‘Make You Feel My Love’ – Adele

Adele is known for writing incredibly emotive songs, and ‘Make You Feel My Love’ is one of her best. It will serve as the most romantic backdrop for your proposal, and one that will make you feel all kinds of emotions.

These songs will make them say ‘yes!’