For many couples, their actual meeting place can be someplace completely different than what they tell their children.  Such as "Oh we met in a library".  For Yaw and Ashley, this was actually the case 7 years ago while in college.

He may might of known it at the exact moment he first saw her, but 7 years and a long distance relationship later, he would ask her to become his wife on a beautiful summer day in a utterly romantic location.

I had met with Yaw a month before to scout out a location at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens.  He had every detail planned, and so much so that you could just tell by the details how much he truly loved her and wanted to remember this day and make it truly special for her.  A week before the big day, he called to say that the ring would not be ready for another week and asked if we could reschedule.  But the day before we were originally scheduled, it seemed the stars aligned, some voodoo magic, and He stepped in to make sure everything would be perfect.  The day, which had previously been calling for rain, was gorgeous, the ring came in, and everything went according to plan.

Before every Surprise Proposal I swear I can be more nervous than the future groom.  But I have to admit, I absolutely LOVE shooting these sessions.   The look on her face is priceless, and I am lucky enough to witness and document it all.

Congratulations Ashley and Yaw!!

Once in awhile in the middle of an ordinary life , Love gives us a fairytale.

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