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BJ and John Hathaway


How did you meet?

We met at an Ohio State Fair Board meeting, and little did we know that it was the beginning of a lifetime together. Before we married, we spent one year navigating a long-distance relationship while attending colleges on opposite sides of the country. I was at Stanford, and BJ was at Bowling Green. Despite the distance, our relationship continued to grow, and the rest, as they say, is history.


Where, when and how did he propose?

I first proposed to BJ on December 24th, 1974. To celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, we created a new chapter in BJ’s ring, giving me the special opportunity to propose to BJ all over again and reaffirm a lifetime of love and commitment.

I asked BJ’s father for his blessing and permission to marry her in the Dairy Barn, a special moment that marked the beginning of our journey together.


Tell us about your ring!

BJ’s ring is as special and timeless as she is. Her wedding set features a solitaire engagement ring with a brilliant round-cut diamond, complemented by a wedding band set with seven round brilliant-cut diamonds.



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