Spring Lake, New Jersey
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An absolutely beautiful evening at one of my favorite places with Danielle and Chris! Although the forecast threatened the potential for thunderstorms all week, thankfully it held out for us. However, it was nearly 100° outside — but you’d never know by looking at the photos! These two were total troopers, and I so appreciated their positive attitude despite the heat and humidity.
Danielle and Chris actually grew up in the same town, and had numerous common connections! Not only did Chris play lacrosse with Danielle’s brother, Chris’s sister was Danielle’s high school lacrosse coach AND Chris shares a common best friend with Danielle’s brother.
As Danielle tells it, “Though we never “met” back then, unknowingly to Chris I had a crush on him in high school — so who knows, maybe it was a one-sided love at first sight. Fast forward to after college and entering the workforce, we were fortunate to connect during the pandemic (of all times) and forged a relationship built on nights in, since going out was not an option.” These two are coming up on three years together!
Fast-forward to this past February when Chris popped the question! “I was completely surprised by the proposal because it happened two days before we went on a mini staycation in Stone Harbor, NJ where I was convinced it was going to happen. He coordinated with one of my friends to take me to lunch and then stop by Ramapo Reservation to take some pictures (which is completely normal for me so no red flags there) but to my surprise, he was standing there in a suit jacket holding a dozen roses waiting to pop the question.”
Danielle’s ring is an oval cut diamond with a pave band. Chris (being the smart man he is) included Danielle in the ring selection process to make sure it was the perfect ring for her! She absolutely loves it, and thinks it was even more special to be a part of the process.
Together these two love to try new restaurants, plan date nights, make homemade pizzas, hang out at the beach, and root for the Eagles during football season. I am so excited for their Park Chateau wedding next August, it’s going to be a beautiful day!
