Nicole and Travis had their Philadelphia proposal photographs as part of my Anniversary series at the American Swedish Historical Museum in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park. Nicole emailed me about their 7 year dating anniversary in October and mentioned they had very few photos of themselves together. Little did Nicole know that Travis had secretly reached out to change the plans to a proposal in FDR Park! LOVE these surprise proposals!!
The first step to starting the wedding and marriage story. The PROPOSAL! So obviously this is the first story of my anniversary series. Like many couples whom date for many years before getting married, you’re already a family, a unit. It seems that no document or words could change that. However, as they have all said there is something about the verbal commitment on a wedding day that seals the deal!
Nicole and Travis met at college in Ithaca, NY on October 7, 2008. Nicole wasn’t much of a party girl, but one night she agreed to go out with friends. They ended up at “The Hippie House.” The boys who lived there always had lively parties and a sweet dog. Travis and one of his roommates approached her and her friends and told them they should probably dance with them since it was their house. Nicole was extremely shy, but put that aside and danced with Travis! They just clicked and were inseparable all night, and pretty much from there on out!
Nicole finds Travis to be patient and laid back. Even on her worst days he is always there to calm and ground her. Travis said, Nicole has a big heart. She’s always putting in an effort to help others, she’s generous and selfless. She’s always there to listen to him and always seems to make him feel better after a particularly rough day.
Seven years together, through thick and thin they have become each other’s best friend, confidant, and now fiance. After each year taking time to reflect and look back on your memories on the anniversary is so important. Life gets busy and time flies by, just an hour together laughing and catching up is all that’s left some weeks.
Happy 7 year anniversary and engagement into the new exciting journey of getting married!
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