Danielle + Alex :: Engagement

Today was a first for me. I actually shed a tear when I was finalizing this session to blog. Maybe it was the fact that Christina Perri's A Thousand Years started playing on my songza, maybe it's because I'm a sucker for any love story or maybe it's because the bride to be is one of my people. Chances are it's a combination of the three.

You see, I've been friends with Danielle since grade eight when we bonded over our love of all things Hanson. We went through those crazy teenage years side by side, and I'm so thankful to say that our friendship has grown and I still have her in my life today.

It was a few years ago when she told me about Alex. It was clear in the progression of them dating that she was falling deeper and deeper in love. Whenever she would talk about him, her face would light up. Then when I was able to finally meet Alex, he walked into the room and everything else faded away and they were the only two there. More importantly in the quiet times now, I know they are imagining the future where they grow old together, enjoying the life they've built.

Danielle and Alex, thank you so much for allowing me to talk you into doing an engagement session! I don't know if there are any greater gifts than laughter and love, and you two constantly give one another those things. I am beyond blessed to get to spend your big day with you two and witness the beginning of a very long love story. Your love will grow and deepen to something much bigger than anything you can ever imagine. Words can't explain how excited I am for the years to come and see the adventure you two will go on! Much love my friends!