Beachside Proposal

We have had some exciting family news here recently

our youngest son,  Hunter

is now engaged to his gorgeous girlfriend Megan!

They have been together nearly seven years already!

When we heard a proposal was in the works

Ellis asked her brother if we could help with the proposal set up.

We were so excited when Hunter said yes to our offer!

Ellis scouted a perfect spot in San Clemente

on the grass overlooking the beach for Hunter to pop the question!

Also perfect, a corner, around the building,  for the families to hide behind 

so we could all celebrate this life event after the private proposal!

Ellis and I even did a setup run  through in my backyard 

the week before with pictures

so that we could pop it all up in a flash!

Ellis and her husband Elliot

and their pup Aspen

drove up in the morning from San Diego

to the site at recently restored

Old Hanson Beach Club in San Clemente

to guarantee the perfect spot overlooking the ocean! 

Jeff and I arrived in the afternoon

with a car completely packed to the roof

with our styling props!

Because we had pictures and styling  decisions pre done

set up was pretty much a snap!

We wanted to create an intimate space with a modern Hawaiian  flair

since they had both returned from vacation there, with Megan's family!

We had champagne on ice

with toasting goblets for the couple!

When we heard by text Hunter was nearby 

we all went to our hiding corner.

Our wonderful photographer Lindsey

was also in place

to capture the moments forever!

In the first picture is Megan getting out of the truck.

We had gotten her there on a rouse of a big family dinner

so walking up

she thought she had arrived at a new restaurant.

In the second picture

was a perfect illustration

that you can't control everything in life.

In the time we had left to wait 

an interested gentleman became enthralled with the setup.

 It was  a few long minutes for Hunter ...

waiting for the gentleman to move on

so Hunter could do his proposal!

But it all went off wonderfully

and 

'She said Yes!'

Afterwards it was family hugs all around!

We brought canned champagne on ice

so the family could also toast to the engagement

while our gorgeous couple had engagement photos done with the photographer!

Ellis did a tasty nibbles board so we would have appetizers

before we all went out to dinner

to celebrate

the joining of our two families!

It was the perfect way so put down life memories

of the event

and 

celebrate such a momentous occasion!

It was all smiles for new family pictures!

The newly engaged couple!

And how perfect did Megan's new dress from Anthropologie

work out for the occasion and venue!

Big thanks to our fabulous photographer 

Lindsey Marie

for capturing a life moment

with such personal warmth and artistry! 

The older I get

the more I truly appreciate 

great photos of life happenings!

We finished off the event with Mexican Wedding Cookies 

boxed up for everyone!

Wishing these two 

a life full of love and happiness!

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life