Ryan met Rocco many moons ago when they were both going to Rowan University and they have kept in touch ever since! So, when Rocco confided in Ryan that he purchased an engagement ring for Kait, Ryan KNEW that I would want to be there – front and center capturing that moment! So, for the past week, we have been planning the PROPOSAL around their upcoming trip to New York City, and with the help of A Garden Party Florist, we were able to pull everything off without a hitch!
Now, since Rocco graduated from Rowan, he has rocked the adult world and has moved his way up within one of my favorite places… Target! So, this big shot who runs his own stores just so happens to be able to thank said store for introducing him to Kait! These two are so incredibly adorable together, and clearly meant to be! The love and laughter and joy is so refreshing! We could not be happier for a more perfect couple (and their fur-daughter Sage!!)
Congratulations Rocco and Kait!! It was an honor capturing this moment in your unbreakable love story! <3 xo So, funny story… as Rocco and Kait are walking up, Kait was thinking “Awh…thats sad”… Why you may ask? Well, when she saw the flower petals, she thought that there was a memorial set up for someone who died… Well, that is until she realized the photos were of the two of them! Rocco pointing to a burlap scroll that was placed out, from their pup Sage… The scroll read “Will you marry my Dad? Love, Sage” I started to tear up as soon as he started to get down on one knee!!! Eeeeeeeeee! Her reaction is PRICELESS!! So excited!!!!!!!! Gotta have some champagne to celebrate!!! That ring! My heart! Rocco did GOOD!!!! <3 All the laughter! A few obligatory photos after she said YES!!! Love this one!! … and then they were off… because Rocco being the sweet fiancé that he is, had a limo waiting for them at the hotel to take them home!! <3 Congratulations you two! We could not be more thrilled/honored/flattered/etc to have been a part of such a special moment! Cant wait to capture more of these moments in the future for you! Love you!! <3
Now onto the fairy tale proposal… Yes, I can call it a fairy tale because it happened at Cinderella’s Castle in Disney! The ring was delivered as a “dessert” under a silver dome. When they lifted the lid, there sat the ring on a pink glass slipper, surrounded by rose petals! Can you say swoooooon?! Jaye did good – how could Angeline say no to that? :)
Angeline and Jaye love visiting New York City, so what a better place to have their engagement session? They are both Italian, so, of course we had to start in Little Italy!
We visited the Ferrara Cafe, where the lovebirds ordered some cappuccino’s and shared a cannoli!
In love with all the holiday decorations everywhere!
We then took the subway up to 59th street, and walked over to Central Park and The Plaza!
The famous Oak Room!
I love Central Park – no matter the time of year, it is still breathtaking!
Too cute!
In the middle of the Columbus Circle Holiday Shoppes…
A few more in the subway before we parted ways!
Angeline + Jaye, we had a phenomenal time spending the afternoon with you both and getting to know you better! We are so excited to capture your wedding at Valenzano Winery next October! xo
Brendon and Anna were actually dated back in high school, but went their separate ways once they went away to college because of the long distance thing. Well, in 2010, Brendon and Anna both moved back to New Jersey… Anna from North Dakota and Brendon from Delaware… during the same exact weekend! They weren’t really sure how to be around each other at first, but all the feelings eventually came back, and they’ve been together ever since! I guess when its meant to be, its meant to be, and you’ll find your way back to the person you’re truly meant to be with!
We are soooo happy for Brendon + Anna and thrilled that we were able to capture this special moment in their lives! Enjoy the sneak peek! xoxo
Check out that look on his face! Love it! We knew it was coming at that point! :)Anna was soooo excited!!!!Putting the bling on!!Its at this point that Brendon pointed me out hiding behind a tree, and Ryan captured her reaction!!Check out those smiles!!!! Soooo happy for them!!She couldn’t stop looking at her ring! It was absolutely perfect!And of course we had some celebratory drinks with the newly engaged couple!!! Congrats Brendon + Anna!! xo