High school - that’s where it all began. I first met Kristi when we played on a travel volleyball team together back in 2009. Kristi and Matt? They are high school sweethearts and started dating their freshman year of high school. So, although I met Matt through Kristi, I have known them both for almost ten years. Ten years!! I will never forget the day that Kristi and I were finishing up volleyball practice at a local gym in Virginia Beach and she said to me, “You know what? You’re gonna be the photographer when Matt and I get engaged! Deal? OKAY DEAL!” And here we are now - ten years later and I had the honor to do just that.
Not only did I get to be a part of their engagement session, but I also got to be a part of their actual proposal, too! Their proposal took place on November 17th, 2018 at the Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach, VA. It was a crisp fall night and Matt proposed on the lawn of the Cavalier at sunset. It was beautiful - just beautiful. We continued to celebrate at the Cavalier with family and friends - but the surprises didn’t stop there! Matt had a surprise reception planned at his family’s house that Kristi had no idea about! And the best part about it? All of their closest friends and family traveled into town to celebrate this special day in their lives. It was such a blast! We celebrated Kristi and Matt with champagne and delicious food and lots of love and laughter.
A few months later and now it’s time for their official engagement shoot! It was nothing short of amazing. The weather was incredible. We had a speaker playing the whole time and busted out some sick dance moves every time we got the chance. We sipped on champagne. The night ended with the dreamiest sunset. They both looked stunning. It was perfect - just perfect.
Kristi and Matt, I love you both and am so happy that I got to capture these beautiful moments between you two. I cannot wait to celebrate your love in May of 2020 and am already counting down the days until the wedding.
The proposal and surprise party.
The engagement session.
Congratulations, lovebirds! I am so happy that I got to be a part of these special moments in your life and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you two!
XOXO