Kevin Mealey, 29, of Bensalem, is a cardiovascular perfusionist, a specially trained medical professional who operates the critical heart-lung machine that keeps a patient’s blood circulating during thoracic surgery. When he met Cassandra Enginger, 23, at LA Fitness in Neshaminy, Kevin’s heart skipped a beat or two—from attraction, not a medical emergency!

“We had an instant connection and soon discovered how our morals and viewpoints really meshed,” says Kevin.

Cassandra, 23, from Washington Crossing, a personal trainer currently also going to school for a real estate license, obviously felt the same way. Only four months later the couple were engaged.

The Ring

Kevin and Cassandra had talked about styles and both knew they wanted something “different.” And Kevin wanted a local, trustworthy jeweler, somebody he could return to periodically to check the integrity of the ring, to ask questions, and to shop for other jewelry. David Craig Jewelers perfectly fit the bill.

“David was great to work with – I never felt rushed or pressured —I’m definitely a life-long customer!”

The custom-made ring is “of the finest quality” according to David Craig Rotenberg, owner of David Craig Jewelers. David was able to take Kevin’s ideas into consideration to create a custom, platinum ring, flanked with diamonds on the shank and prongs. It’s set with a beautiful, round Forevermark diamond.

As Kevin kindly posted on an online review, “I don’t have enough great things to say about David Craig Jewelers. Everyone that helped me find the perfect ring for my fiancé made me feel like family from the moment I walked through the door.”

The Proposal

Kevin proposed July 8th during his family’s vacation to the beautiful Outer Banks barrier islands of North Carolina. He managed to convince Cassandra to join him on the beach before dinner. His mother and sisters immediately began decorating the home rental. His dad, not so coincidentally, just “happened” to be strolling along the beach —ready to take photos. During a break in a very windy period Kevin asked Cassandra to marry him. A date has not been set yet as the couple searches for the perfect venue. We wish Kevin and Cassandra much joy and happiness – from the bottom of our hearts!