BETH & STEVE

Engaged  |  Ross Farm, Basking Ridge, NJ

I think it’s always a big sister’s hope that her younger sister will find a boy who respects and loves her beyond understanding; who will give her the world and upholds her with the dignity she deserves. I remember thinking about who would be a great compliment for Beth, if there was anyone that could fit this description and that I knew of, and who was single. Suddenly, the light bulb. I recalled a blonde, athletic, good-looking and funny guy from Joe’s and my friends circle. Steve. The problem – we weren’t directly friends with him and I didn’t have his number! I stored this idea in the back of my mind until I could take further action.

Fast forward another year and the same conversation is happening between other friends. They are sitting in a circle chatting about this blonde, bubbly, good-looking girl that would be perfect for Steve. It’s Beth. Luckily, this time, they have her number. They give it to Steve, who initiates a “blind” conversation.

 Their relationship may have been a twinkle in everyone’s eyes before they knew it, but once they started getting to know each other it was clear this was the beginning of something much deeper. After a couple months texting and going out, they took their relationship to the next step, and officially began dating.  Just shy of two years later, Steve planned to pop the question. He decided to surprise her during a date day that was relatively common for them. He took her for a hike in the mountains here his brother and I were already waiting to take photos and video of the proposal.

His brother and I arrived early to get further up the trail and find a good place to find. We started to get worried because it was March and there still weren’t leaves on the trees to hide behind, and we got a text saying they were five minutes away! Quickly, I climbed on top of massive pile of boulders in an effort to hide.  Steve’s brother wasn’t as fortunate and had to shimmy his way between the rocks to get out of their view fast enough. Beth and Steve continued to walk down the trail until Steve saw me pop my head out and he veered off the pathway. They settled on some logs to look over the cliff at the view of the lake below. After a few heart-pounding moments where I thought Beth saw my foot, Steve got down on one-knee and asked her to marry him. His brother and I let out a sigh of relief that we didn’t ruin the surprise and started videoing and clicking away while Beth and Steve were hugging it out through her tears and laughter. Finally, we crawled out of our hiding spots to finish the surprise and headed back home for a celebration with friends and family.

These two are perfect for each other. I couldn’t be happier for Beth and more excited about the man she gets to marry. Steve infuses so much energy wherever he goes and he is always making everyone laugh. Not only do they compliment each other well, but they understand the value and significance of marriage and the responsibility they are entering into together. I had so much fun with these two celebrating their engagement through photography, and I hope that you feel enveloped by the moments of raw emotion and love between them. Enjoy!