It all started over football. Which is quite fitting really because if you know one thing about Rachael it’s that she loves her some Green Bay Packers. And also that she loves her dog, Emma :] So how ironic is it that a complete stranger would start a conversation with her by poking fun at her beloved team. Even more so when you consider that she’d end up marrying that man! Jacob and Rachael fell into an easy rhythm with each other after that night. He was steady and persistent, and she was just a little hesitant. Not of him! But of the fact that he cared for her recklessly. They’ve built a life together since then. Rachael just happened to get a job in his home town and it’s been a perfect fit! So it was no surprise to anyone that when Jacob hiked her up a mountain to propose to her, she said yes! (with Emma in hand!)

I’ve known Rachael for quite a few years now, and it’s safe to say that I’ve never seen her light up quite like she does with Jacob. Jacob is a strong and steady presence, while Rachael is always bright and laughing and chattering. Rachael carries the conversation, while Jacob glances at her out of the side of his eyes, smiling, inserting a few words here and there. At one point Jacob told me that if I got a picture of Rachael and the marina behind her, that’d be his whole world in a photo. We explored their lovely little town by the water and it was just so exciting to think that in just six short months, they’d be officially married! With their sweet Emma puppy making them a family of three :]

Jacob and Rachael, we’re so excited to be a part of this unique time in your lives. Here’s to July!!

I loved how beautiful it was with the tall trees and the shifting light by the water!

Rachael, you’re so beautiful!

Love the ring that Jacob had designed for her.

We spent the last bit of the session on the dock where they’ll exchange vows!!!

Such a sweet moment.