ALEX + ANGELA SURPRISE PROPOSAL | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
Alex and Angela truly have an inspiring story! Their story is one we all secretly pray & hope for. Alex and Angela met through friends, not just mutual friends, Angela's best friend is married to Alex's best friend!!! How perfect is that?!? Talk about a lifetime full of double dates! And get this, their first date was on January 1, 2017! What better way to start off the new year?! And their date wasn't at your typical cafe, their first date was at a cafe in Animal Kingdom. Yeah, as in the Disney park!! Actually, their first three dates were on Disney property! You see, both Alex and Angela were and still are AVID Disney fans, Disney is a very special and important part of their lives. They really were made for each other. They both love Disney and both have amazing best friends that set them up. It's kinda too good to be true, am I right?!
Anyone else a little jealous right about now?
I didn't know Angela or Alex prior to the proposal. However, Angela and I share a mutual friend, Amber, who was the one that contacted me, requesting to photograph the proposal. I remember asking Amber if she thought Angela wanted a photographer present at the proposal and she said " YES! Definitely, pictures are her love language." Once I heard that, I immediately knew Angela and I would be really good friends!
Alex and Angela's friends were determined to surprise Angela with the proposal. Apparently, it's really hard to surprise her. Together, they came up with the most elaborated plan that got Angela to the location with ZERO idea that her life was about to change forever. Alex's job was to get her to the "birthday party" and he requested to have a note he wrote, bridal Minnie ears (equipped with a veil and all, soooo cute!) and a rose be left at the spot we wanted him to stand/ propose.
Everything was set up, we were ready. All we needed was for them to arrive.
Jerico hid in the bushes to the right of the location and I hid behind a tree directly in front of the spot as we waited for the two to arrive. We had a group text letting us know that they were in sight and on their way... Im telling you guys, this plan for fool proof!
FINALLY, we see them walking towards the rose. Our cameras start clicking.
Let me tell you something, even though I didn't know either one of them at this point, I had butterflies in my stomach, my heart was racing and I had tears in my eyes watching Alex propose and then finally hearing Angela say YES!!
It never gets old.
Anyways, as soon as she said YES! their closest friends and family sprinted out to congratulate them. I have never felt so much love from people I didn't even know! Everyone was so happy and excited for them. It felt like they were already one big happy family.
After they had some time to celebrate with their friends and family, we snuck Alex & Angela out for a quick photoshoot to commemorate this special moment.
Amber, thank you for thinking of us and recommending us to Alex.
And thank you Alex, for trusting Amber and allowing us to be a part of such a joyous occasion, it was an honor!
Alex and Angela, you are surrounded by so much love from friends and family and we are blessed to be a part of your amazing circle of people! We can't wait to get to know you guys even more and capture even more unforgettable memories!
Oh, and the gorgeous ring is designed by Gabriel & Co from Diamond International.
Make it a great day!
Kristina =)