Title: "The Power of a Joke: How a Charades Clue Became a Proposal" We all have inside jokes with our friends and family, but who knew a charades clue could turn into a marriage proposal? That's exactly what happened to Katie Schad and Adam Purdy. Three years ago, at a Thanksgiving gathering, Katie wrote down "Marry Me Katie" as a clue for Adam during a game of charades. Little did she know, Adam would save that piece of paper for three years until he knew he was ready to propose. On their wedding day, Adam surprised Katie by pulling out the piece of paper with the clue written on it and got down on one knee. Of course, Katie said yes and their magical wedding was featured in The New York Times Style section. This just goes to show the power of a joke and how it can turn into something much more meaningful. While we may not all have a charades clue that turns into a proposal, it's important to cherish the inside jokes with our loved ones and hold onto them as special memories. Congratulations to Katie and Adam on their beautiful wedding and for showing us the power of a simple joke. Katie Schad jokingly jotted down "Marry Me Katie" as a game clue for Adam Purdy at a Thanksgiving gathering. He saved it for his proposal.
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