Olivia Towers-Solis, Det Cullum to wed

Dr. Kathy Ann Towers-Solis and Mr. Luis Manuel Solis Jr. of Braselton, Georgia, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Olivia Joan Towers-Solis, to Emory Burdette “Det” Cullum, son of Mr. John William Cullum of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Jennings Caughman of Columbia.

The bride-elect, a resident of Charlotte, is the granddaughter of Ms. Graciela Zepeda Solis; the late Mr. and Mrs. Donald Frank Towers Sr. of Federalsburg, Maryland; and the late Mr. Luis Manuel Solis Sr. of Magnolia, Texas. A graduate of Presbyterian College, she is employed as an account manager with APEX Consulting Solutions.

The bridegroom-elect, a resident of Charlotte, is the grandson of Mrs. Betty Steele Dedmon of Columbia, the late Dr. and Mrs. Marion David Cullum Sr. of Monetta, the late Mr. and Mrs. Emory Brantley Bragg of Sylvania, Georgia, and the late Mr. James Phillip Dedmon of Columbia. A graduate of Presbyterian College, he is employed as director of sales and business development at Ray Evernham Enterprises, LLC.

The couple plan a December wedding in Braselton, Georgia.

In their own words

Q: How did you meet?

A: While attending Presbyterian College, Det was on the golf team, and Olivia played basketball.

Q: Tell us about the proposal.

A: The surprise proposal was planned around a weekend getaway to New York City to celebrate Det’s brother’s birthday. As the couple walked to dinner alone, Det insisted that they take the scenic route through Washington Square Park. As the couple walked under the arch, Det got down on one knee asking for Olivia’s hand in marriage. With uncontrollable excitement, Olivia said, “YES!”