Several weeks ago I had the honor of photographing a proposal! This proposal happened to be extra special to me because Erica, the proposee, is my older sister! Nathan had been plotting planning the perfect proposal for a few months. He has spoken to me about it (that’s right Erica, I knew all along!!) and we had talked over several ideas for the big moment. He finally decided on what he thought would be the perfect day to give Erica the ring. His parents were coming to Houston from the East Coast for the first time. We had all already decided that during their visit, we were going to have a dinner at my parent’s house so that the two families could meet. Well, word traveled fast that this could be “the day” so lots of our family friends came over for the dinner too! Since there were so many people there, Nathan explained to Erica that he wanted to take a minute to say thank you to every one for coming and making his parent feel so welcome and he wanted Erica to stand up there with him. Little did Erica know, that wasn’t the only thing he had planned to say. The picture progression below shows the proposal in its entirety. It starts with Nathan’s ‘thank you’, quickly moves to Erica realizing what’s happening, then the proposal, and finally she says yes!!
Nathan, thank you for letting me be a part of this. Not only was photographing it fun, but getting to tell Erica that I knew all about it the WHOLE time was even more fun 😉 Seriously though, I’m so very excited for the two of you. I’m also excited you decided to get married on the beach in Mexico because, well, we all get to take a trip to Mexico!! 🙂
Love you guys and congratulations again!!
Awwww…thank you sister. I love you. I am so lucky to have you–not only for the awesome picture taking skills, but so much more. You are my best freind.
Oh, how wonderful!! I am all teary-eyed and smiling!!! 🙂 Congratulations you two…way to go Nathan!
Great pics. So sorry I wasn’t there. You guys look wonderfully happy! I agree with Lindsey…woo hoo, we all get to go to Mexico! Good job Nathan getting down on one knee…what a romantic.
I am so glad for both of you all. Both are so lucky. Always remember the family that prays together, stays together.
Beautiful Couple!!!!!!!!!!!
That was such a beautiful story! Strode, I know you chose the beach because you could be cute without wearing any shoes. LOL
So beautiful! I got teary-eyed, too! Thanks for sharing!
I actually have a tear in my eye. How sweet:) I am so happy for the both of you.
Awww. . . I’m super happy for the both of you, and I can’t wait to see the two of you tie the knot next year. Mexico here we come!
Thank you to everyone for the wondeful comments. Looking at these pictures reminds me not only about how nervous I was, but that it was truly the happiest day of my life. I’m glad she said yes!
Oh my goodness, Erica, Nathan, how touching. I looked at all of Lindsay’s photos with joyful tears. How many couples get to have that special moment remembered with the actual pictures of it happening? I love it. Congrats to both of you. And Lindsay, how grand these photos are.
Looking at these pictures just chokes me up! What a wonderful, very attractive,happy couple! & so perfectly matched! May you both continue to be blessed and filled with superfluous bliss & joy!!!!!!
I am so glad I was there to see all of this unfold. The pictures and video will help them ALWAYS remember this awesome moment!!!