His plan was going to go through, even if the same spot on Sandy Island, right off of Anguilla was just televised on the Bachelor that week. On Liz’s annual St. Martin’s birthday trip, this year with their friends in tow, they chartered a boat and headed out island hopping around the Caribbean. With the precious cargo in Alden’s bag, the boat anchored and they had to swim ashore, all while Alden nervously kept the bag out of the water in between the crystal, clear blue, crashing waves. They finally made it ashore and Liz spotted a couple of chairs down on the far end of the island. As they were walking over she noticed a bottle of Champagne buried in the sand, hesitant to take someone’s seat, Alden assured her it was theirs then got down on one knee and asked her to marry him.
I’m so excited for Liz and Alden’s wedding next September at Newton White Mansion, not only because they are absolutely adorable together but because it’s such a honor to photograph a friend from high school. And I kid you not, these following images are from the very first frames of the shoot. Like, seriously Liz? Love love love, it all! You look so pretty!
For their engagement photos we started off at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michael’s Maryland. And here is Alden looking so foxy. Yes, I just said foxy.
I told you they were cute!
Love this sweet moment!
This beautifulness right here is my favorite from the day, I think. And those oars on the left? Yes, they were PERFECTLY placed.
Although we had met before, I hadn’t realized how tall Alden was until we started shooting. Tall, dark and handsome!
I love watching you two laugh with each other. Seriously. Ya’ll are adorable.
Holy ferociousness LIZ. I’m in love with this image of you.
Right before the sunset over the horizon we drove around the corner to the Inn at Perry Cabin, where Wedding Crashers was filmed to wrap up their engagement photos. Because really, look at that dusk sky glowing behind them!
Alden is a natural in front of the camera. He’s so GQ.
The Inn at Perry Cabin as a beautiful backdrop? Yes, please.
Gurrrl, you make wind look GOOD.
We finished the session right as the sky was turning to night. And I’m not going to lie, I love this one too, great way to end a beautiful day.
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