A Beachside Dream: How Yates Helped Make the Proposal Happen

Max + Jenae

At Yates & Co Jewelers, we love hearing the real stories—the ones filled with excitement, nerves, last-minute changes, and genuine emotion. This one? It's got all of that… and a little humor, too.

For this groom-to-be, the journey didn’t begin with the ring. It started, like so many others, with one simple goal: find the one. And when he found her—Jenae—he quickly realized that finding “the one” is just the beginning.

“Nobody tells you there’s a lot to do after you find her. Step 1: Talk to her dad. Step 2: Find the ring.” 

While we can’t promise help with that first one (though we’re happy to offer moral support), when it came to Step 2, Yates was ready to step in.

“From the start I could tell I was working with a company I could trust.”

What followed was an experience that left a lasting impression—not just for the quality of the ring, but for the customer service that went far beyond expectations.

Just when everything seemed set, plans changed. The groom-to-be realized he wanted the ring a week earlier than originally planned—just in time for the beach proposal Jenae deserved. The catch? Yates didn’t even have the setting or the diamond in hand yet.

But that didn’t stop them.

“They rushed both in, got it set, and overnight shipped it—just in time. That, to me, was the pinnacle of great customer service.”

The proposal went off beautifully. The ring sparkled in the sunlight, and Jenae said yes. 

We’re honored to be part of love stories like this—where trust, care, and shared excitement come together to create moments that last a lifetime.

Congratulations to Max and Jenae, and thank you for letting Yates be part of your incredible journey.

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