A Year of Engagement

The Exchange District

The numerous wedding books that I have thumbed through since Juan popped the question say that the engagement period is a time to reflect and prepare for a lifetime together.  This means asking the tough questions about values, goals, expectations, and needs.  I have come to believe, however, that this time of reflection is a myth, a mirage in a very hot desert, a bit of folklore for the uninitiated.

Our year of engagement has been a whirlwind that started with champagne and celebration, quickly morphing to one of planning, invitations, research, decision-making, and a series of mega and mini-celebrations.  And we're not even at the main event yet!

Don't get me wrong.  I wouldn't change any of it for the world.  But my goodness!  There are so many things to do.  Though it could also just be us.  After Juan proposed we did move to Winnipeg.  We also started new jobs, traveled to Guelph, and I finished school and graduated.  It's been such a busy year and I feel like we've barely had a moment to breathe.  

Well, that's not actually true...

One right of passage for the newly engaged is the engagement photos.  To pose or not to pose.  That is the question.  Juan and I disagreed on the answer.  In the end, however, we didn't have to decide because our lovely photographer decided for us.  

Cousin's was where Juan and I had our first date.

It's also a place where we have shared numerous beers together.

We got engagement photos.  I'm so happy we did.  Not only was it an unseasonably warm fall day, but we had so much fun!  This was a time where we had a chance to breathe and enjoy each other's company - at times I think we forgot Julie was even there.  

Julie Fulsher, of Sterling Images, is our wedding photographer.  Her and I went to high school together and she took amazingly beautiful photos at my very good friend and bridesmaid, Tamara's wedding.  We hope you enjoy some of her photos and her extremely flattering blog post about us.  

Love, Kelly & Juan