DeQuindre Cut Detroit Engagement-Kathy and Donnie

Dequindre Cut
Detroit, MI

Congratulations to Kathy and Donnie!! These guys are getting hitched on October 29th in Grand Rapids, at the Amway Grand Plaza, and I cannot wait!!

They met at their 1st class, Monday morning their freshman year, at Grand Valley State University. Seven years later, Donnie proposed at the family's cabin in Torch Lake. They were cooking and eating in the kitchen when Donnie asked Kathy to grab the champagne out of the fridge. When she turned around, he was on his knee with the ring. Awww. I know, right?!

We had a great day truckin' around the bike path, talking about wedding plans. 
Enjoy the preview and stay tuned in October!
 

Plymouth, MI Fall Engagement-Katie and Brendan

Downtown Plymouth, MI

Congratulations to my old friend, Katie!! I'm so happy for these two, and so extremely honored to be documenting their story. 

Katie and I share many childhood memories. It was so good to reconnect after all this time. A funny tidbit-- I always felt really bad, because I bit her when we were really little. I said something about this, and she said, "Oh, I always thought that was your neighbor". "Yes, yes it was." Ha ha!! 

Brendan and Katie met eight years ago in Boston through a mutual friend, and started seeing each other at all the concerts and sporting events they both liked.  He decided to take a trip to Germany to visit his family in July 2012, and invited Katie to go along, and they have been together ever since. So, technically, their first date was a two and a half week European vacation!  They went to Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Bratislava, Salzburg, Munich, and Zurich on that first trip. 

He proposed in Germany, overlooking Neuschwanstein castle.  

Sounds like a fairy tale to me...

Downtown Farmington Engagement- Milissa and Ryan

Downtown Farmington, MI

Congratulations to Milissa and Ryan! We met downtown Farmington and just strolled around for this comfy cozy engagement session. It was a very calm and peaceful night. These two truly made the night, with all of Milissa's giggles! I have no idea what Ryan was saying to her, but her laugh is awesome. Adorable. I hope that will continue on October 10th, the big day!!

These two met in orchestra class in high school. They have been together for 10-11 years. Ryan proposed on Halloween, with a ring IN the pumpkin! How cool is that?!!

Milissa and Ryan were so laid back, fun, and natural. I can't wait for the wedding! Here's a preview of the engagement session: