Industrial chic brewery inspired engagement photoshoot in Cleveland, Ohio

Real Engagements: Stephanie & Christian

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Christian and Stephanie’s paths crossed in December of 2018. Both happened to be out one night at a local dive bar taking a needed break from the hustle-bustle of the holiday season. Both with their respective friend groups, Christian was playing pool on one side of the bar while Stephanie was celebrating a Cleveland Browns victory with her friends. At one point, as Christian approached the bar, he felt someone stop him. It was Stephanie, who felt an overwhelming sixth sense she had to talk to this man. Christian hadn’t fully planned on being out that night, he was wearing jogger pants and house slippers! Stephanie stopped him in his tracks and complimented his looks and moccasins. Christian was flattered and attracted to her confidence. The two began talking, exchanged numbers, and went about their night. Although it was Stephanie who made the first move, Christian decided to ask Stephanie out for their first date and the next, and the next, and the next…which brings us to now.

When Christian went to propose, he developed a multi-faceted engagement plan. First, he told his best friends and family of his intentions and sought advice from his future brother-in-law. He then set up dinner with Stephanie’s father, to ask for his blessing. The final step was the engagement itself. Christian chose the 4th of July to pop the question. Stephanie’s family spends that holiday at her family’s lake house. He knew that would make for a picturesque proposal. While the plan was for a dusky proposal, as the day wore on, Christian began to get more and more anxious. After various failed attempts to calm his nerves, Christian decided the proposal should happen right away, as he couldn’t wait until the evening. All of Stephanie’s immediate family were in on the surprise and helped to get her in position. Christian snuck over to a beautiful, lakeside gazebo, putting rose petals down and rehearsing his lines. Stephanie’s family pretended they wanted to take some family pictures at this particular gazebo, so they drove in a golf cart over to the spot. As they approached, Stephanie’s father cued up the couple’s love song: “Best Part” by Daniel Caesar and H.E.R. At the gazebo Stephanie noticed a rose petal path leading up to where Christian was waiting, and she let out a loud scream of joy and shock. Catching her breath, she coyly made her way over to the security of her beau, immediately collapsing in his arms. Christian had forgotten his planned speech, instead speaking freely from the heart and got down on one knee. Of course, she said yes! Christian and Stephanie will tie the knot on July 17, 2021 in Columbus, OH at The Fives.

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Vendors

Photographer: Drzazga Photo

Wedding Planner: Aisle & Co

Locations: Hyatt Regency Hotel, formerly known as the Cleveland Arcade; Masthead Brewing brewery; Lavender and Lace Event Rentals warehouse

Accessories: bouquet by Merkel’s Flowers; cotton candy champagne bombs by Art of Sucre


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