They must have been at the same bars and restaurants at the same time, and probably passed each other on the street, without even knowing it. This was the conclusion they came to after they met in 2009 at a Red Sox vs. Nationals game and discovered they lived only blocks from each other. After the game they went to a bar for drinks, and Shaun wasted no time asking Christine out on a date.
He caught her unaware this past March. She should have sensed something was going on when Shaun, a guy's guy, was drinking a glass of wine with her on the patio of the beautiful Bluemont Vineyard. As they headed back to the parking lot to continue their Sunday drive, she threw her arms around him and said, "I love you so much!" Shaun then reached into his pocket, presented Christine with a beautiful ring, and said, "Well, then will you marry me?"
I'm so excited for their June wedding at the Blackthorne Inn! They are both Irish, and the Inn is owned by an Irish family, so when they happened on this venue in the country they just knew it was the perfect place to celebrate on their wedding day. Christine is also a bridal blogger. She is Miss Irish Bride on It's a Bride's Life. I love seeing her inspiration boards and all the ideas she has for her wedding day. And as a graphic designer, I know she's going to have so many fun details that truly capture who they are as a couple!
Christine and Shaun decided to have their engagement session at their new home in Stafford, VA. They have a beautiful house in the country, and it was so calm and peaceful...
Ohhhh, Christine....stop it!! You are way gorgeous!
They had these fabulous Kate Spade glasses, a gift from Christine's friend, and we couldn't resist using them for the shoot! (This made Shaun, a guy's guy, happy.)
This is the first time I've made my clients chug during a session (hey, we had to change locations to continue shooting!). But they didn't mind...
Christine found these amazing custom burlap pillows on Etsy, and they made a perfect complement to their family room decor. And knowing she's incorporating burlap runners into their wedding details also has me excited!
We had some amazing November weather during their session. And the golden light in their back yard? Peeerrrrfect!
Christine and Shaun exchanged furtive glances when we arrived at the lake and I spotted this run-down area at the back of a building. "Trust me," I said. And I love that my clients do trust me! I couldn't resist the lines and angles back here...
The green coat? Well, she's Irish, and it was a must-have for the shoot. (And I secretly coveted it because my favorite color is green...)
Christine and Shaun, I had so much fun during your session and I'm so excited for your wedding in June! Thank you for having me in your home - I hope you grilled an amazing dinner after I left! ;) xo Pin It
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