Anna & Justin’s Engagement

We are so happy to be a part of Justin and Anna’s wedding! Justin was a groomsman in one of our former client’s wedding and we knew they would be a lot of fun and a joy to work with from the first phone call!

Grant had a lot of fun with them during the shoot, and I love the location that they shot at. Everything came together perfectly and we are excited to be sharing these pictures. Anna and Justin have a sweet story, a sweet relationship, we hope you enjoy!

How did you meet?
We met at Bryan College during Anna’s first semester and Justin’s last. We both sang in the choir and our initial interaction took place following rehearsals.

Anything special you’d like to share about dating?
We started dating during a choir tour to North and South Carolina, and we made the announcement to our friends on the bus ride home. During the two years that we have spent dating, we have enjoyed sharing our mutual love for music, hiking, cooking, and taking pictures in the car.

Describe your proposal.
Our proposal took place on New Year’s Day in Philadelphia, PA at Rittenhouse Square beside the giant Christmas tree.  I described to Anna the extent of what she means to me, and asked Anna if she would be willing to begin a new stage of our relationship on the first day of 2011.  Then I hovered on one knee (to avoid the slush on the ground) and asked her to marry me.  She said yes, with all her heart. Our good friends John and Amanda, who live across the Delaware River in New Jersey, were two of several onlookers to the event.  They joined us immediately following for a celebration dinner at Parc, a French brasserie along the border of the square.

What is your ring like?
My ring is channel set with a single princess-cut diamond. In two words it is simply elegant.

How would you describe the way you feel about each other?
There is no one else with whom we’d rather be, and we complement each other in many wonderful ways.

Justin helps me see the “silver lining” in every situation and makes me laugh even when I don’t want to. He treats me like a princess because in his eyes, I am one. He loves me at my worst, and I cannot imagine life without him in it.

Anna’s encouragement empowers me to do anything to which I set my mind.  I can’t get enough of her contagious smile and I find attractive her love of life’s simple things.  I treasure her careful wisdom and gentle spirit.