Yippee cay yaaaaay! So excited.
Tom and Steph have been friends of my husband and I for a few years now, and this has been quite a while in the making! So, when Tom bought a gorgeous engagement ring over a month ago, I squealed with excitement! And then, last Friday, when he finally popped the question… I was even MORE ecstatic. The best part about it all… Tom used the excuse of modeling for a photoshoot with a friend of ours [a photographer, Jered Scott] as a way to document their entire engagement story! Since my wonderful lovely husband has been wanting to learn to use our camera [and more importantly, wanted to be there for the big moment], we’ve got images of our own to document the day! Here’s a few to tell their story from beginning to end:
Keep in mind, Stephanie thought this was just a fun way for her and Tom to get some cute photos of them together. They shot for nearly an hour before he proposed. She had NO idea.
Jered and Josh did a great job posing the couple in ways to give Tom an opportunity to pull the ring from his pocket and make it seem natural. A LOT of the time, Steph was in front of Tom, posing, and he was behind her- meaning that when they got to “the spot”, she’d think nothing of it!
Loved this photo of Stephanie!! And here’s one shot – out of focus – just before Steph sees that he’s down on one knee for her:
Jered had Steph turn her head and look at the camera as Tom was down on one knee. From what I heard, it actually took her a moment to notice Tom because she was focusing on the picture!! But when she came around, it all happened pretty quick.
I absolutely adore this image of Steph glancing at her ring!!
And if I could bottle this feeling, below, and remember it every day when I get to wake up to my husband… ugh, what a life I’d live!!
Totally the best feeling in the world.
And a couple of “the goods”:
I think my favorite [and personal memory for me] moment about getting engaged is waking up the next morning and immediately going to look at that ring on your finger. I remember so well how heavy my hand felt with a diamond ring on it, and being so unbelievably in shock that what I’d been imagining was really truly HAPPENING. Engagements are always perfectly imperfect. Unique. Quirky. Nerve-wracking. Exciting. Emotion-filled and completely overwhelming. I can’t wait to help my lovely friends plan their amazingly intimate wedding set for next July! Steph literally told me that she only cares about a few things and the rest is “up to me”. GASP. I love it already. In my head… it’s gorgeous. :)
YAY, Tom and Steph, YAY!
Do you remember your engagement? When was the moment that you realized it was truly happening? Did you feel different afterwards, and did your friends know it was coming before you did? And remember if you’ve just gotten a ring on your finger, it’s the perfect time to contact us regarding your stylish Southern California wedding planning experience.
Spend this Saturday relishing in the love that you’ve got in your life. Be it friends, family, or romance… they’re there for a reason! Don’t forget about it!!
xoxo,
A.
