Julie & Mike are two amazing people. I knew from my first talks
with Julie that I would love them. After chatting with Julie the first time, I knew they were
special people and I knew it would be a pleasure to be a part of their engagement and wedding
day photos. I have to say that I teared up and got goosebumps regarding Julie's words about the wedding
and their relationship. Such a special couple. I love to see other people also knowing that they found 'the one' and cherishing each other.
Below are a few of my favorites from the engagement photo shoot and a little more about their love story...
For Julie it was easy to realize when she found Mike to know that she
had found 'the one.' Mike and Julie met through a friend of a friend,
so they didn't know each other. They started their relationship by
emailing and texting. It only took about two weeks of emailing before
she decided she was ready to meet him in person. So, they met for about
15 minutes on a Monday night as a way to help break the ice before the
first date that Friday. Fifteen days after they met, Julie started a
private blog and kept it a secret from everyone. She titled it "The
One" and this was the first paragraph of the first entry (and P.S. This
gives me goosebumps just thinking about!)
"So, I've started this private blog as a record of my search for the
one... You know, the one that makes it all worthwhile. The guy you can't
live without. Your soul mate. At this point, I think I've found him. It
will be interesting to record this journey and see how it all ends."
It only took Julie fifteen days after they first met to think she met the one. Turns out she was right... :)
She'd have to let Mike tell his own story, but he was a little slower
than her to jump in head over feet. But that describes them perfectly.
Mike is thorough, methodical and ALWAYS reads the directions. Julie
goes with her heart, sees how she feels and only reads the directions if
she doesn't get it to work the first time. Ha!
Julie and Mike have had such different schedules for such a long time, that they are now
very faithful about having a date night once a week. Because they have opposite schedules, they cherish that time together. On their date nights, Mike and Julie will typically head
over to a local pub in their neighborhood where they can hang
out there all night, have some good food and hang out with friends.
They just like spending time with one another, and whenever they are together they have fun. Julie thinks it sounds cheesy, but
it's true and they like to keep things pretty simple. They make each other laugh, they just enjoy each others' company and are so thankful for their time spent with one another.
With their wedding, there are so many things they are looking forward to happening. The moment that Julie is most looking forward to on the wedding day is that special time when Mike and Julie have their first look, when they get to see each other for the first time. They are taking a couple minutes before the wedding to see each
other and have some private moments together. Julie can't wait for that
and it gives her goosebumps when she thinks about it. She can't wait to see Mike in his tux, Julie can't wait for him to see her in her wedding dress and they can't
wait to share that time together. Just a quick moment, just the two of them before everything gets crazy. They can't wait for that special part of their wedding day. . .And then the party! They are looking forward to that too! :) Lol. Mike said that he's excited for the honeymoon!!!
When it came to the proposal, this made me tear up a little bit! So cute. Their proposal happened on Christmas Eve. They had just stayed a couple of nights at Julie's parents house in her hometown a couple of hours away. Mike and Julie were
packing up to leave. Julie's parents, her younger sister, her older sister
and her family were all milling around the kitchen while they were
gathering kids' coats, presents, etc. Julie saw Mike had put on his jacket,
but she just thought he was ready to start packing the car. He followed Julie around the corner of the island and then she thought he dropped
something. Julie turned around and Mike was down on one knee holding the most
sparkly ring in the world. After over two years of wondering what Julie would do when he proposed, she surprised herself and said, "I turned into a total
girl. I started crying and just covered my face with my hands. I don't
know how long he was down on one knee, but I know it took me a minute
before I finally stammered 'Yes!'." For Julie's family, it was kind of a
domino effect where Mike had asked Julie's dad for permission and her dad, her mom
and her older sister knew he was going to ask. They just didn't know
when. When it was happening, Julie remembers hearing "what?", then gasps and "oh my gosh" and "he's
proposing", as they all realized what was going on. It was such a
special moment and Julie couldn't be more thrilled that her family was there
to witness it.
I love these pictures with Julie's purple board. She said she has had it forever, but that with their opposite schedules that they will write each other little notes to each other. Too cute!
If you would like to see more of Julie & Mike's super cute Engagement
Pictures, please click on the below link to my Website. To View/Order
those photos-you can select the "View Recent Events" Tab on
my website (http://www.kristinhphotos.com/)
& then scroll down to the 'Gallery Categories' and click on the
"Engagement Pictures"and then choose "Julie + Mike = Engaged!" I
absolutely CANNOT wait for their big day!! Congratulations you two & enjoy
the engagement!! XXOO, Kristin
