Picture this… it’s Sean and Christina’s nine year anniversary… he’s taking her on a surprise, blindfolded adventure.  Christina sits in the car, blindfolded and giddy to see what Sean has in store for her.  When they park, he leads her out of the car and eventually stops.  When he takes off her blindfold, they are in a park. Not just any park but the park where Sean first asked Christina to be his girlfriend.   There sits a little table set up with a table cloth, chairs wrapped with ribbon, little plates with snacks and champagne on ice. The table is positioned in front of a projector screen.

As Christina processed what was happening, happy tears consumed her.  Sean began showing her the video that played a collection of photos taken throughout their relationship.  A collection of memories from family vacations, tailgates at the University of Illinois, awkward oldies of them as 14 year olds and many more.  Sean and Christina’s favorite love songs played along to the photographs.  It was just the two of them in the park watching their relationship play back. The second to last slide of the video read, ” I love you so much, you’ve made me the happiest man for so many years.” The last slide read, “Now I want to make you the happiest woman for the rest of your life.” When Christina looked over at Sean, he was down on one knee and was asking her to marry him.

If you’re not swooning over Sean’s intimate proposal story… I think you’re crazy.  Just kidding, but not really! I love how much thought he put into it and how giddy Christina was when sharing the story.  Because they currently live in Chicago, our first official wedding talk was via Skype.  Although I had previously met Christina at Bryce & Kelli’s wedding where she was a bridesmaid, we hadn’t really gotten to know each other! By the end of our consultation, Sean, Christina and I were quoting I Love You Man and cracking jokes with each other. Just like our initial consultation, we had a blast during their engagement session and came out with some amazing photos!!! Enjoy!

To see other sessions like this Milton Olive Park Engagement, check out:

Fall Engagement Session at Veteran Acres Park, Andrew & Julie

Surprise Proposal at Adler Planetarium, Josh & Taryn

Aviation Themed Naperville Engagement, CJ & Aggie