Sometimes there is nothing better than a simple engagement session without any props or details, just a couple who is totally and completely in love. That is exactly how I feel about Scotty + Mollie’s sweet engagement session, captured by the lovely Brooke of Blush Photography! The love in these images is palpable, and on top of that, these two are just too darn cute!!!

We are heading to Chicago today to check out Ted + Aja’s sweet engagement session, captured by trüstudio! They tried to feature locations that aren’t ‘typically Chicago’. Even though they shot in an urban environment, this session definitely has a more natural, outdoorsy feel to it. I love that Ted brought his ukulele along to serenade Aja with some tunes. Cute!

Happy Friday, everyone! Instead of the usual Friday wrap up post (which I’ll be posting tomorrow instead), I am bringing you this sweet southern Christmas gem! Nick + Ashley’s adorable engagement session was sent over by Sassyfras Studios, and I LOVE it!!! It tells the story of Nick + Ashley heading out to find their very first Christmas tree together. Going to pick out a fresh Christmas tree each year is a special tradition in my family. Whenever possible we cut one down ourselves, so this darling session really hits home for me! I vividly remember going with my husband, back when he was still my boyfriend, to cut down our first tree. Such a treasured memory!

You guys, I can’t believe it’s already the first Monday in December! It feels like it was just September- time is flyyyyying by! So, to get your first Monday of December off to a good start, I have Michael + Kristina’s gorgeous succulent-filled LA wedding for you. It was held at one of my favorite venues, Marvimon, and was sent over by Studio7 Photography!

Vendors:

Photographer: Studio7 Photography
Venue: Marvimon
Catering: Heirloom LA
Florist: Devynns Garden
Ice Cream Sandwiches: Cool Haus

Winter officially begins in only a few more days, so I thought we would have one final fall romp to bid the season adieu. Lilly + Mike’s fun fall engagement session was captured in all its glory by Meg Brock Photography. One thing I really look for in engagement sessions and weddings is a couple who are having the time of their lives, because really, shouldn’t those moments be some of the best times of your life? I think so! Clearly, Lilly + Mike are having the time of their lives in these photos, and it is written all over their cute little faces!

Lisa + Mike are a super adorable couple who had a super beautiful engagement session in Detroit, and it was all captured by Julie Pepin Photography! I love the dreamy, magical look these photos have. I could stare at them all day! I also love Lisa’s engagement ring. Instead of a traditional diamond, she chose a pearl. The ring has a cute little story behind it that Lisa shared…

My ring was designed and made by Mike and my Uncle Todd (who lucky for me happens to be a former jewelry designer at Reaver Diamond Co). Apparently, I caused a lot of problems for the design because I kept requesting for the pearl to be bigger and bigger and they were worried about how it would attach to the band. Haha. Mike likes to tell people I requested a golf ball on my finger and he had to talk me down from it. In the end it’s a 13mm natural gray pearl on a white gold band and it couldn’t be more perfect for me.

It makes my heart flutter when couples include truly meaningful places or props in their engagement sessions, and that is exactly what Scott and Nicole did! Scott is an avid surfer, and the couple spent many long days at the beach playing and soaking up the sun. When it came time to ask Nicole to marry him, Scott chose the beach they had spent so much time at as the location for the proposal. It made perfect sense to head back to that same beach for their engagement session, shot by the awesome Studio 28 Photo! They wanted to incorporate another special element as well, the vintage Mustang that had been in Scott’s family since it was brand new. The same Mustang that served as the getaway car for his parents wedding! So instead of playing around in the sand, they shot in and around the parking lot and train tracks right above the beach. A new special memory to add to the books!