Magnolia Bakery Engagement in NYC

Editor's Note: This post is from the archives but with the high temps here in San Antonio, I'm craving fall weather and this pretty autumn engagement is doing just the trick (except now I'm craving cooler weather *and* cupcakes!)

Hope you're ready for a super sweet engagement because Jennifer and Adam decided to have their photos taken at NYC's famous Magnolia Bakery (remember way back when Carrie and Miranda were enjoying those cupcakes on the bench?) / Photos by Natasha Montero.

Says photographer Natasha, "We shot at several locations throughout the city as [Jennifer and Adam] wanted a super "New York-y" photo shoot as they moved here together and their wedding is taking place in Texas, they wanted to have pictures for themselves and their friends and family to show how much they loved NY. But the focal point of the day and our favorite part were the photos that revolved around cupcakes! =) They bought some red velvet cupcakes from the famous Magnolia Bakery and we took some pictures outside and at a park right across the street."

Preppy Central Park Engagement with a Collegiate Feel

These classic images from Jillian and Marc's spring engagement in NYC's Central Park are the epitome of polished perfection. There's a freshness and crispness that feels so collegiate to me and I love that the couple planned their session to coincide with the cherry blossoms. The day of their session also happened to be super windy but everyone embraced the elements and I think you'll agree that the results were nothing short of magic. / Photos by Patricia Kantzos.

Patricia Kantzos Photography is a current CB sponsor.

Magical Retro Seaside Engagement in San Francisco

Editor's Note: I'm digging into the archives today to re-share this summery engagement that I know you'll fall in love with all over again. And guess what? Last fall when I was visiting SF, photographer Laura Monfredini drove us out to The Cliff House for a nightcap after our fun portraits in the Presidio. It was so much fun! 

Crashing waves. Pink balloons. An awesome art deco-era building on the beach. And San Fran. Oh, and a couple that totally bears resemblance to Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. Yep, this amazing engagement has all of those insanely cool factors and the sum equates to nothing short of magic. / Photos by eLLe PHOTOGRAPHY.

Says photographer Laura, "Felicity (better known to everyone as Fizz) and Chris met a few years ago while working together as ski instructors in Lake Tahoe (seriously, how cool is that?!). When it came time to propose, Chris wanted to pop the question somewhere outdoors. 

He procured the ring, made the calls to Fizz's parents to get their blessing, and then he decided to wait for the perfect moment. Well, perfect moments are hard to find, and as the days were passing and everyone was waiting with baited breath for the big news, he decided to propose one very foggy and drizzly day while on a hike along the coast in Marin County, California.

Trouble was, Fizz didn't really feel like going on a hike that day because the weather was so awful, so she kept suggesting alternative activities to no avail. Chris insisted on a hike, and in the end, Fizz was really glad he did because he proposed to her along the way with a ring that's been in his family for years.

Obviously, she said yes, because here's their engagement shoot. They're having a destination wedding in Hawaii this fall, but it was really important to them to do an engagement shoot in San Francisco where they both live. 

We had initially planned to go to Marin County, close to where the proposal happened, but the Golden Gate Bridge approach was closed that weekend. Instead, we went to Ocean Beach, which is their favorite beach in San Francisco, and took some shots on the beach and by the famous Cliff House -- an art deco styled building that's one of the last structures from a popular beachside amusement area in the 1950s that was called Playland.

It was also nice to shoot at the beach since their wedding will be taking place in Hawaii, and this way they have shots from both sides of the Pacific. We also incorporated their rescue pup, a sweet little poodle named Annie (because she was an orphan) into a few shots."

Sunny Central Park Engagement

Editor's Note: I'm pulling this post from the archives because the cheerful summer vibe feels just right for today - hope you agree!

I thought it would be a perfect day to drench the blog in sun and cheer with one of the prettiest engagement sessions I've seen in a long while. Thanks to one of my fave photographers, Patricia Kantzos, for submitting Micah and Patrick's photos taken in Central Park, NYC, in the summer of 2012:

Is this not the cutest engagement outfit? Hello, summer!

Aren't they the cutest?!

Patricia Kantzos is a current CB sponsor but this is not a sponsored post.

Romantic Love Shoot in Siena, Italy

Editor's Note: I'm pulling one of my favorites from the archives today but I have a feeling you'll thank me! ;)

I've been meaning to share this gorgeous/laidback/perfect/fabulous Italian love shoot for awhile and since J&I are headed to Italy for New Year's {Tropea by the toe of the boot! Eee! Have you been?} this weekend, I thought the stars were aligning and just begging me to share some Italian love on the blog. :) Hope you'll agree. / Photos by Patrick Moyer.

Inspired to head to Italy and do a cool love shoot of your own? See more from this gorgeous Italian shoot here.

Want more Italy?

- Read my honeymoon travel guide to Tropea.
- Discover the best place to find seaglass in Italy.
- Read my honeymoon travel guide to Venice and the colorful neighboring island of Burano.
- Travel vicariously with me for a week in Cinque Terre! :)
- Read my honeymoon travel guide to Rome.