An acquaintance of mine from college recently got engaged a few weeks ago, and when I heard the story of her engagement, I sent her a message to find out more details!
I asked her to provide a few details and she gave me permission to use a few of the pictures, and she willingly agreed (which means I get to share with you all!). Here’s the story in her own words!
“He proposed to me on New Year’s Eve, which was the day of our first kiss two years ago. He made me dinner that night and after dinner we were talking about these past two years and he told me he had a gift for me. He had given me a wrapped present which had the Viewmaster inside. As I was flipping through the pictures (which were of us over the past two years), I heard him fumbling with something under the table.
That’s when I knew he was up to something! When I got to the last picture of him with the box, of course I started crying! I put down the Viewmaster and he was on one knee with the ring! He asked me again and obviously I said Yes! I definitely was not expecting anything like that!”
And, in case you’re wondering – this was the very last picture in the Viewmaster:
Just goes to show, guys sure can get creative!
Have a proposal story you would like to share? Send your story to brit at landlockedbride dot com!
I posted last week on indoor engagement photo shoot ideas. If only I would have thought of this then, except, there is no Ikea in town (sad trombone). This couple shot their engagement photos in an Ikea. I am absolutely in love with this idea because I love Ikea and I love the untraditional. And, I know someone else who will probably appreciate the kitchen shot in this grouping.
Images courtesy of Cinematic by DavidM via The Unbride
Well, not so much a wedding day tip as much as it is just a tip (for your engagement photos).
So it’s cold here and in case you don’t believe me, take a look:
So, it would be no surprise that if you have your engagement photos scheduled between now and February/March, you probably would want to avoid the outdoors (that is, of course, if you’d rather bundle up in eighty-billion layers). With Winter upon us, I wanted to offer up some ideas on great indoor locations for your engagement photos.
Option One: Your Home/Apartment
Image courtesy of Clary Photo
Option Two: Local Museum
Image courtesy of Lisa Hessel Photography
Option Three: Local Restaurant
Image courtesy of Lisa Hessel Photography
There a ton more ideas and options out there, but these are great places to start. Maybe take pictures at home, where you both can feel comfortable and in your element. Or, visit a local museum, like the City Museum here in town, where there are great architectural elements. Even better (because I like good food), have pictures taken at your favorite restaurant.
