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Emily and Eric {Forest Park Engagement}

Emily and Eric chose Forest Park for their engagement session because Emily was in love with the rose garden and when I went to check it out, I immediately fell in love with the aquatic gardens. We started out in the rose garden.  The flowers at Forest Park are so pretty!  We got just about a few minutes in, when we heard the first rumbles of thunder.  After a few panicked glances, we decided to power through unless we saw lightening.  I’m so glad we continued our session.

Eric and Emily danced in the rose garden, they exchanged some really sweet glances, they laughed together, and they got to share a few romantic kisses.

Then we headed down to the duck pond and the bridge.  I’m not quite sure what that building is, but it sure is cool!  The rocks walls are awesome!  Eric even lifted Emily for a sweet romantic “The Notebook” kiss!

Lastly, we headed up to the aquatic garden.  It’s been a few years since I’ve been to Forest Park.  Since I’ve been there, they have changed it up so much.  The water gardens are gorgeous!  And the animals!  We saw (and heard!) frogs, birds, deer and even a mama and baby duck.  So sweet!

I am honored Emily and Eric chose me for their engagement photography.  Thank you, Eric and Emily.  I’m looking forward to more planning with you!

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  • Angela MartinJuly 8, 2020 - 9:07 am

    I know the couple and these photos represent them wonderfully. ReplyCancel

  • WafaJuly 8, 2020 - 9:26 am

    Can’t wait to see the rest!! Love the pics and love you both 🥰ReplyCancel

  • Sarah WhalenJuly 8, 2020 - 9:32 am

    These are beautiful!!! I love that you choose Forest Park! Perfect backdrop for a perfect couple!! Love you both! ReplyCancel

  • MaryAnn BarberJuly 8, 2020 - 9:48 am

    Beautiful pictures! Very touching.  I love the setting also. Photographer did a great job. I am so happy for the both of you!ReplyCancel

  • ChandlyrJuly 8, 2020 - 9:58 am

    Beautiful shots for two of the best people that I know and I love! Can’t wait to see these two get married 🙂ReplyCancel

  • JoseJuly 8, 2020 - 9:58 am

    What a great place for these pics. You two are beautiful together. ReplyCancel

  • EmilyJuly 8, 2020 - 9:58 am

    Thank you so much for the photos, Melanie! ReplyCancel

    • MelanieJuly 8, 2020 - 9:59 am

      It was 100% my pleasure! You two are clearly meant for one another. ❤ I had so much fun photographing you!!!ReplyCancel

  • JennaJuly 8, 2020 - 10:00 am

    SO gorgeous! Love the pictures by the pond! ReplyCancel

  • KatrinaJuly 8, 2020 - 10:07 am

    Absolutely gorgeous! So excited for both of them, it’s all so wonderfully magical ❤️ReplyCancel

  • KyleeJuly 8, 2020 - 10:16 am

    So beautiful!!! Love you guys ReplyCancel

  • MicaelaJuly 8, 2020 - 11:32 am

    These are amazing!ReplyCancel

  • PaigeJuly 8, 2020 - 12:45 pm

    These are adorable and a very nice variety of poses! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly BarileJuly 8, 2020 - 12:46 pm

    Gorgeous photos for a gorgeous couple!ReplyCancel

  • EileenJuly 8, 2020 - 12:47 pm

    So beautiful!!!!ReplyCancel

  • SueJuly 8, 2020 - 12:47 pm

    Beautiful pics 
    Very excitingReplyCancel

  • Erin RingbloomJuly 8, 2020 - 12:52 pm

    Gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • MarilynJuly 8, 2020 - 12:54 pm

    Congratulations beautiful photosReplyCancel

  • LisaJuly 8, 2020 - 12:54 pm

    Beautiful pictures of an amazing couple!ReplyCancel

  • Shanan NoelJuly 8, 2020 - 12:55 pm

    Absolutely beautiful photos. They capture the love that these two share, perfectly! ReplyCancel

  • Lia MasciJuly 8, 2020 - 12:55 pm

    Beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • DevinJuly 8, 2020 - 12:56 pm

    Awesome shots capturing such a loving couple!ReplyCancel

  • RaleigheJuly 8, 2020 - 1:05 pm

    Love! So sweet Emily! Glad you’ve found happiness! ReplyCancel

  • Linda EspositoJuly 8, 2020 - 1:05 pm

    Great photos!  Your pictures capture the love they share for each other ❤ReplyCancel

  • Alida Lamagna KendellJuly 8, 2020 - 1:05 pm

    Beautiful photos! What a gorgeous couple! ReplyCancel

  • ElizabethJuly 8, 2020 - 1:13 pm

    These are some of the most beautiful pictures.  congratulation again you two  ReplyCancel

  • Liz LafondJuly 8, 2020 - 1:14 pm

    Beautiful shots.  Congrats Emily!  ReplyCancel

  • Audra PuchkorisJuly 8, 2020 - 1:14 pm

    Amazing pictures! 
    Love the way you look at each other!ReplyCancel

  • Luis SoriaJuly 8, 2020 - 1:18 pm

    Beautiful (just like the couple)!ReplyCancel

  • Allyson PequitaJuly 8, 2020 - 1:29 pm

    Congrats!!! These a beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • Courtney DrouinJuly 8, 2020 - 1:32 pm

    Stunning photos of a gorgeous couple! ReplyCancel

  • ShaylaJuly 8, 2020 - 1:35 pm

    These are beautiful! ReplyCancel

  • Andrea HawkJuly 8, 2020 - 1:35 pm

    Beautiful pictures! Especially “The Notebook” kiss❤ReplyCancel

  • Julie MartinJuly 8, 2020 - 1:36 pm

    These are absolutely beautiful!!ReplyCancel

  • Kimberly CoppolaJuly 8, 2020 - 1:44 pm

    What a lovely couple!! Such gorgeous pictures!ReplyCancel

  • Jay McCants-BarberJuly 8, 2020 - 1:58 pm

    This is just two beautiful people! Love these…Great choice of location!ReplyCancel

  • Kiara WilkersonJuly 8, 2020 - 1:58 pm

    So beautiful! Wishing you both all of the joy and blessings In your union. Congratulations!!ReplyCancel

  • DanetteJuly 8, 2020 - 2:16 pm

    Really great photos! Capture just how fun these two are together!ReplyCancel

  • Hanna KrolJuly 8, 2020 - 2:32 pm

    Beautiful couple and stunning pictures!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • NancyJuly 8, 2020 - 2:34 pm

    Beautiful pictures!!  Congratulations!! ReplyCancel

  • Ewa HartJuly 8, 2020 - 2:58 pm

    Gorgeous photos.  ReplyCancel

  • KaleaJuly 8, 2020 - 3:00 pm

    These pictures are so cute!ReplyCancel

  • MarkJuly 8, 2020 - 3:05 pm

    Beautiful photos!ReplyCancel

  • Margo WrightJuly 8, 2020 - 3:48 pm

    Beautiful pictures. Your love for each other is shown in every shot. Love you.ReplyCancel

  • Kayla ChubaJuly 8, 2020 - 4:17 pm

    These are wonderful! ReplyCancel

  • Jeanne GiroirJuly 8, 2020 - 4:43 pm

    These are beautiful…. sending you best wishes and love , Emily!ReplyCancel

  • AmieJuly 8, 2020 - 5:11 pm

    These are fantastic 😍 so glad to be able to view the adorable coupleReplyCancel

  • Gabrielle AgronJuly 8, 2020 - 6:46 pm

    These are gorgeous Emily!! 💜ReplyCancel

  • Sarah BachmanJuly 8, 2020 - 7:46 pm

    Love love love these!! ReplyCancel

  • Deirdre VolkJuly 8, 2020 - 8:04 pm

    As a photographer these photos are beautiful! ReplyCancel

  • Tammy LunaJuly 8, 2020 - 8:46 pm

    Beautiful pictures ReplyCancel

  • Catherine SweezyJuly 8, 2020 - 8:51 pm

    Beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple in a beautiful setting. Love you Both! 😘😘🥰🥰♥️♥️ReplyCancel

  • VictoriaJuly 8, 2020 - 8:58 pm

    Congratulations! The photos are beautiful and a memory you can look back on and cherish forever!  So glad the thunderstorms held out for you!!ReplyCancel

  • JamieJuly 8, 2020 - 8:59 pm

    love these! so happy for you twoReplyCancel

  • EllenJuly 8, 2020 - 9:12 pm

    Beautiful pictures and a beautiful couple! ❤ReplyCancel

  • ALAN ZYGMUNTJuly 9, 2020 - 8:00 am

    They came out great guys!!  See you both Soon!ReplyCancel

  • Brittany DeFordJuly 9, 2020 - 8:33 am

    These are BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Such a wonderful couple!! XoxoReplyCancel

  • KathieJuly 9, 2020 - 9:31 am

    Great pics as usual, Mel!ReplyCancel

  • Lori BarberJuly 9, 2020 - 10:35 am

    Beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple!ReplyCancel

  • KimJuly 9, 2020 - 6:09 pm

    Beautiful couple and pictures!! ReplyCancel

  • MichelleJuly 9, 2020 - 9:39 pm

    Beautiful pictures ReplyCancel

  • Richard BarberJuly 11, 2020 - 8:22 am

    These are beautiful, I Love you so muchReplyCancel

  • MichelleJuly 11, 2020 - 8:42 pm

    So adorable! Congratulations and you are a beautiful couple surrounded by love and beauty. So glad we got to meet him at the beach house 🙂 New England ♥️ReplyCancel

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