engagement

marc and i had our engagement photo shoot last month and just got them back last week [so exciting!!] i feel like once you start with [official] wedding stuff it all begins to feel real. we got the pictures taken at marc's parent's lake home at smith mountain lake, va. it was a beautiful evening and one gorgeous sunset. laura ashworth photography did our pictures and we loved working with her. with all the engagement talk, i figured i would give the short version of our engagement.

we went out of town for the weekend with marc's family to the greenbrier for a little r&r. it was perfect winter weather and the mountains were breath taking. our last night there marc wanted to walk out front and see the resort at night [his excuse was to see the lights-there were none] so i went along with no idea what he had up his sleeve. we walked down the sidewalk and he hugged me close, gave the sweetest little speech, got down on one knee, and asked me to marry him. no i did not cry, i went into shock! it was such an exciting and memorable moment. i said yes [of course] and the ring fit perfectly! ahhh it still makes me smile to this day when i think about it. and no worries, he is a gentleman and asked my daddy for permission before popping the question.

here are a few photos we loved the most!