It’s official! After living together for the last five years and being “together” for the last three we’ve decided to tie the knot! Last Saturday during our evening hike we sat down at a bench for a break when, to my complete surprise, Mark held out my grandmother’s ring and proposed. Yes, my grandmother’s ring that my mom had been wearing ever since she passed. I can’t put into words how much it means to have this ring.
Since we make a living photographing other people’s weddings we’re always talking about what we’ll do for our wedding. Because we talk about getting married on a semi-regular basis I was extremely concerned that it wouldn’t be that big of a deal for me when Mark actually proposed. Luckily, on Saturday, I discovered that I actually am a girl and do have a heart, when I immediately broke into tears as he proposed. It’s such a weird feeling to go to other people’s weddings nearly every weekend and now have to plan my own. We couldn’t be more excited and will share all the details here as they come. Our biggest challenge…choosing a photographer! We’ll definitely keep you posted.
Our friend Scott Dressel-Martin was kind enough to shoot a couple photos of us while we were out photographing his kids the other night.
I cannot put into words how happy I am to congratulate you two on this magnificent news!!! You are both beatiful people and I adore you! The ring is perfect. I can’t wait to hear what you have planned! I still remember our conversation in the car about your special day, and I’d be honored to be such a big part of it, if you’ll still have me.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
Awww, congratulations you two!! These pics are so cute. Enjoy this engagement period and just love on each other :). Have you set a date yet?
I am so happy for the both of you! I got goose bumps reading your blog…it must have been the most perfect day! It wasn’t to long ago you were sitting with me at my mom’s dining room table helping me with my wedding and then talking about what you wanted to do for your wedding. I wish you both the best and enjoy your time as an engaged couple!
Love the ring. I am so happy for both of you. I have told you both for a long time that I think you were made for each other. Michele has always been a part of our family but now she can be “official”. Love to you both….MOM