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It was a Saturday to remember. Jessica had celebrated many exciting birthdays but last year’s in particular would be THE one to tell over and over again! A trip to Lexington was much needed. After all, it was nice to get out of town to celebrate. Daniel and some 14 closest friends planned a trip to celebrate with Jessica and booked a limo at the last minute. She still had no idea then. She was just excited to have a good time with everyone!! Dinner at Cheddar’s came and went. Then it was time to hit the town where everyone rode in the limo together. One of their friends asked Jessica for her camera. “Let me take a picture of you two!”, she said casually. She snapped an image and kept the camera, ignoring jessica’s request to get it back. Everyone was chatting away and suddenly, silence! You know that moment?? But, it was different this time. Daniel said her full name and held out a little black box. She couldn’t believe what was happening! He had tears in his eyes and all she could do was bury her face in her hands… still in disbelief. After the proposal, Jessica immediately called her parents to share the good news. But they already knew… for a MONTH!! Well, remember the camera? It was to help document the priceless moments!

I love open fields. Nothing like the wind in our faces, the swaying grasses, the natural fences, the open skies..

So much love..

One of my favorites! Cowboy boots always welcome!!

For more images of Jessica and Daniel, please click HERE for their slideshow.

In about 5 months, they would marry at Buckhorn Lodge, the very place they met for the first time. I can’t wait!! So much love… for them : )

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It was a perfect! I woke up to a dreamy, summer like morning- thick, dense fog covered the valleys and mountains and the sun was shining. I was happy : ) Driving to the Hazard Country Club before 8am would be the first for me but I knew the lighting and new ‘spring’ would bring us nothing but dreamy images.

Paige and Eric were SUCH great sports. Waking up, getting ready… already seem like a full day! Anticipation and excitement was all I felt from them. But, nothing like the excitement Alex, Eric’s daughter felt when she heard her daddy was planning a proposal, one summer evening. She helped pick up the ‘special’ ring Paige had hinted and just couldn’t contain her excitement! You see, Paige and Eric had known each since 2001. (‘It was about TIME!’ was one of the few comments made on FACEBOOK when Paige announced the Engagement!) Well, back to the proposal… Eric had a special Saturday planned for all three of them. A home cooked dinner, a proposal, a ring, a question… He made sure Alex was on board with the SURPRISE. But, earlier that day they met for lunch at a nearby WENDYS. Paige had to work that day, so it was just a typical lunch. UNTIL, Alex blurted out “Paigey, Daddy bought you a ring and is going to give it to you tonight!” You can imagine the look on Eric’s face! It would have been priceless!! Speechless and shocked (for a mere minute) would not even describe it for BOTH Eric and Paige. Paige didn’t know what to think. A joke? What ring? Well, Eric retrieved the gorgeous ring from the truck and made an early proposal. ONLY at Wendys! That night, they celebrated with dinner… and everything else that was suppose to happen. A year from that date, would be their wedding day : ) So much more excitement to come!!

It seems like we had the course all to ourselves.

I couldn’t ask for a more GORGEOUS day and couple. THANK YOU for waking up early and for sharing your love with us : )

For more images of Paige and Eric, please click HERE for their SLIDESHOW.

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“I know someone I’d like you to meet”, her Aunt suggested. In fact she tried for a whole year! Jessica wasn’t interested and thought nothing more. A year past and after many attempts by her Aunt, Jessica’s Mom introduced Brandon to her. He was ‘cutting’ the grass and yes, stayed around. They met, finally! It wasn’t until a practical joke did they feel sparks for each other. Jessica’s truck was ‘cheesed’ and to make matters worst, it was in the muffler! She went to have it removed and Brandon was there. They ended up spending the rest of the day together riding their ATVs in the mountains. They knew then… they can spend the rest of their lives together : )

A little over a year later while vacationing in Panama City Beach, Florida Brandon brought something extra special with him. He thought it was time (he had the ring for 3 months!). On a warm, breezy night he said to Jessica, ” Let’s stroll the beach.” It was a beautiful night to watch the stars. He asked Jessica to help him up but when she got up, he was on one knee.. Saying words that would forever change their lives. This summer, they plan to marry and this time they wouldn’t need any nudging : )

Jessica & Brandon have been engaged since 2007. After a brief scare this past winter, they knew they LOVED each other more than ever. They knew it was time..

To view more images of Jessica and Brandon, please click HERE for their SLIDESHOW.

Their wedding is just around the corner and it will be beautiful, I know. Hint: Outdoors

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