Chicago Boat Secret Proposal

I’m beyond excited to share the details of an extraordinary proposal I had the pleasure of capturing recently! Joel didn’t just plan a Chicago boat secret proposal—he orchestrated an epic adventure that truly took my breath away. 🌟

The big moment happened on a beautiful boat, with the stunning Chicago skyline and the serene waters of Lake Michigan setting the scene. Talk about a picture-perfect backdrop! ❤️ But that’s not all—Joel had a few more surprises up his sleeve.

He went the extra mile by crafting a gorgeous scrapbook hidden inside Natassija’s favorite book, “Pink Lips & Empty Hearts.” 📚 It was filled with memories from their time together, making the proposal even more personal and heartfelt.

Joel got down on one knee as the clock struck 7:10 pm (a sweet nod to Natassija’s birthday on 10/07, in reverse). 🕖💐 And the moment we’d all been waiting for happened—SHE said YESSS! 🎉

A huge shoutout to Captain Dan and the amazing team who helped make this dream come true. 🛥️ This proposal was nothing short of spectacular, and I’m so grateful to have been a part of it. Here’s to this unforgettable celebration and to many more adventures to come! 🥂

Love the words I received from them:
“Anna! Natassija and I just looked at the photos and they are MAGNIFICENT AND SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!! You literally captured every moment from beginning to end with such clear quality and detail and we remembered every moment from each photo!!! The black and white photos were sooo amazing too!! We can’t stop looking at the photos! You and Greg made the best duo!!”

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