Stephen & Aileen // Manchester Engagement

Meet Stephen & Aileen, the adorable couple that loves the Lord with all their hearts!!

On a beautiful sunny day in April, I headed to Manchester State Park to photograph a DISNEY ENGAGEMENT!! I had never done something like this before, but I was so EXCITED too!!!!! Stephen & Aileen had fantastic ideas and their props were amazing.

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We played the Beauty & the Beast theme song, Tale As Old As Time, while Stephen & Aileen danced together. She standing on his toes, they swayed to the music and moved about 'their' ballroom. Just the two of them, oblivious to all else. 

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I know not who you are, nor how I came to find you, but may I just say... Hi. How ya doin’? The name’s Flynn Rider. How’s your day goin’?
— Flynn Rider
But I know what the big question is: Did Rapunzel and I ever get married? Well I am pleased to tell you that after years and years of asking and asking and asking, I finally said yes.
— Flynn Rider

When Stephen & Aileen got engaged at Disney World, they set their wedding date for May 18th. Yes, tomorrow they will tie the knot while being surrounded by their family and friends. May 18th is going to be a beautiful day. A day excellently designated as the day they become one.

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This delightful couple's love for the different Disney movies is so perfectly unique to them. I don't know who loves Disney movies more! I loved watching them quote lines from their favorite movies to each other. Singing the lyrics to songs played. Whispering little things to each other.

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Falling in love with you is an adventure!
— UP - the movie
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Made by the groom for his bride! <3 

Made by the groom for his bride! <3 

There was no spell needed to be broken, no prince was trapped, no fair maiden needed saving, no dread at the last drop of a rose petal, but true love did blossom. This rose will never die, just like their love.  

Although the prince is not a beast, he did catch the love of his life...... or should it be.... that she did?

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So this is love, so this is what makes life divine.
— Cinderella ~ So This Is Love
Good days start with coffee and you.
— Anonymous
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When I met Stephen & Aileen, it was like we had all known each other for years. They are so sweet, outgoing, funny, and you can see how much they love each other.  

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You can see Aileen's love for Stephen in her beautiful blue eyes. It's clear, without question.

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And so our adventure begins...
— Anonymous
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You are my greatest adventure!!!!

-Anonymous

Stephen & Aileen, the day you are to marry is drawing close, the anticipation and excitement is high. People say that after a time the newness wears off and the honeymoon phase is gone. While this is true, it does not mean that you love each other any less, or that the fun is gone. Continue to find your adventure in Christ. Seek him above all else, and faithfully follow where He leads you.

Adventure with God is amazing, hard, yet enriching. "I have found the one whom my soul loves." Song of Solomon 3: 4

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