3.03.2012

Julie + Mike = Engaged!

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

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