First of all, these two impressed me beyond words. While they look so casually cute, I was taking photos completely bundled up. I’m talking winter coat, fleece leggings underneath my regular leggings, furry hat, big scarf, even hand warmers. In my defense, it was 28 degrees at six in the morning with just enough wind to make it worse.

But these two handled it like champs and completely rocked their session! You would never in a million years guess that they were that cold!! No complaining. Just a whole lot of love for each other. Like I said: impressive. When a couple handles a situation like that in such a graceful way, you know they’re meant to face the world together. And have you seen the way they look at each other? Best friends for life, I can already tell.

Sarah and Ivan are getting married this September, and they chose the monuments for their engagement session because living here represents such a special time in their life. They’re getting married in Michigan where they met, but right now their story is here. This is where they’re spending their time as an engaged couple, dreaming about their future. And now, they have photos to last a lifetime.

Sarah and Ivan, I have no doubt you will have a beautiful wedding day and an even more beautiful marriage. Enjoy some of my favorite moments!