The Perfect Caribou Proposal

Photographing proposals is always an amazing, thrilling experience.
The planning, the hiding out, the secrets, and the reactions create amazing photographs and special moments.
I get an adrenline rush honestly because it is just such a big moment.
Now when its 2 of you best friends getting engaged, things go to a whole new level.
When Patrick first told me he wanted me to be there, I freaked out from excitement. Since she is my best friend, it really hard to keep things from her.I am so glad he trusted me and allowed me to be apart of the planning.
But I did a good job lying because she has no idea
I wish I had the words to say how I feel about their engagement, but all I can say is that I am so so happy. These two are so close to my heart, so to see them start this next step in life is amazing.
I have seen them from the very beginning stages of their relationship to now and what a fun journey it has been.
They deserve all the happiness and I am so happy they found each other.
Such an amazing couple and God is going to do big things with them together!
Here are the pictures and how it all played out yesterday!

 

They first met at Caribou in Elgin way back and Caribou remained a special place to both of them. So much time was spent there and it really was a part of their relationship. The Elgin Caribou was closed but the Geneva one was just as great so he chose to do it there!

These are the two awesome baristas who were in on it and helped us out!

Our good friend Chris was there to video it too!

On the chalkboard, the question was asking what your most prized posession is. I love that someone said wedding ring! Pretty fitting I think

Ok here is how it happened. Patrick got this beautiful bible for her with what her new married name would be : Arielle Alcantara. How perfect is that?!

We had the barista walk over and ask if she was Arielle and that this was hers. Of course Arielle was like what is going on.

Then she opened it and knew what was up. This is her “ITS HAPPENING” face. We laugh because she has been waiting for it and now it was actually happening!

And he is on one knee!

Funny thing is the whole store knew what was going on. Arielle and Pat were later than expected so all the customers were antsy because I filled them in. So it was funny that they were all celebrating too!

I love this picture. Those are tears of happiness and shock. He loves her and wants to marry her. Those things were so real to her in that moment. Knowing her heart and how she has always desired to have a Godly man to marry, makes it so much more special.

That ring!!! Oh my! It is one of the prettiest rings I have ever seen! Pat did an amazing job picking it out!!

I had to jump in for a few pictures. Such a joyous moment!

Proposals make strangers friends

The surprise wasn’t over yet though! We had a surprise party waiting at a nearby restaurant with her loved ones
Another awesome moment of the night!

She was a little overwhelmed

And that is the most perfect proposal I have ever seen. I love that I got to be apart of it, to see my best friends so happy, and to celebrate. I am so excited for some wedding planning now!!