The verdant Laguna Gloria provided the perfect setting for Kristen’s carefully planned proposal, and we were there to capture every moment of this magical engagement!
Paths Cross and Cross Again
Erika and Kristen first met as students during their freshman year at Texas A&M University, but each had a busy college life, so their relationship never developed. Ten years later, Kristen, prompted by friends, decided to give online dating a try. To her surprise, she was notified of a perfect match: Erika! They immediately began messaging and wasted no time before meeting up for a date that very same day.
Two Proposals, One Unbreakable Bond
Erika and Kristen both knew they were ready for the next step of spending their lives together. They designed their engagement rings together, choosing each element to build the perfect ring for them. And then, the wait was on! On a trip to Phuket, Thailand, Erika arranged a surprise engagement on the beach, much to Kristin’s surprise. Originally convinced she would be the first to do it, Kristen now felt she should wait and let them both soak in Erika’s romantic proposal. A couple months later, Kristen planned and prepared a date at the Laguna Gloria in Austin, Texas. Our photographer Laura was there, capturing each special moment from a distance until Kristen was ready to pop the question herself. Each proposal was perfect in it’s own way, and each will be remembered the rest of their lives.
Building A Partnership to Last
“We both create this light in one another that shines brighter when we’re together.”
Kristen
The beginning of their relationship was special. Both Erika and Kristen were prepared to lower their walls and to love fully from the start. Through the easy times and the tough, they’ve maintained open and honest communication, and they’re both committed to the relationship and each other, no matter what. And, now, they’re getting ready for the wedding! They have two events planned: a small close friends and family wedding in Tuscany, Italy set for April, and a reception for everyone else back home. They’re looking forward to fellowship and seeing each other at the ceremony, and, then, starting a family. For them, their magical engagement was just the beginning, and the wedding only the next step on a journey of love and commitment.
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