It was a busy Saturday afternoon at the Adler Planetarium.  We sat anxiously awaiting for all of Josh & Taryn’s family members to arrive for the special event.  The clouds threatened rain but thankfully never gave us any.  There were text messages back and forth to Josh who was inside of the Planetarium with Taryn.  “Where are you going to propose?”…”Do you want us hiding somewhere?”…”When are you going to come out?”…”We are just waiting for her grandma to get here”.  The anticipation continued to build as we waited. Thirty minutes felt like a lifetime which made us realize we couldn’t even imagine how nervous Josh had to have felt.

At last, 2:30pm arrived. There they were, Josh and Taryn walking down the steps.   I sat with my cameras near other strangers on the pathway and tried to blend in.  Josh and Taryn’s families stayed back a bit and hid themselves from the walk.   As they approached, I saw Josh fiddling in his pocket… it was happening.  They stopped and Josh had Taryn set down her purse and hold his hands.  They talked for a bit and then just as planned, Josh got down on one knee and asked Taryn to marry him. Without hesitation, Taryn said yes and joy spread throughout her.  Right at that moment, Josh and Taryn’s families rushed out from hiding to congratulate the newly engaged pair.

There were happy tears, oohs and aahs admiring her ring and lots of big hugs. Outsiders cheered when they realized what had happened and a newly married couple actually asked to take a picture with Josh and Taryn.  The uncontrolled excitement and joy was such an incredible thing to witness.  While the family let it sink in, Josh and Taryn let me steal them away for a couple of minutes and take some photos. Even with the beautiful water and Chicago skyline, they stole the show.  Their giddy smiles had me grinning behind the camera.  I am so happy for this newly engaged pair and know that Taryn will make the most beautiful bride.  Is it time for the wedding yet?

 

To see more of Ebby L Destinations, check out:

Classic Portofino Hotel Wedding, Eric & Lauren, Redondo Beach CA

Southern Winery Wedding at Aerie’s Terrace, Gage & Amanda, Grafton IL

Spruce Mountain Ranch Wedding, Andrew & Margeaux, Colorado Springs CO