I first met Jeff a couple of years back when he was a groomsman at the wedding of one of my other couples, Evan & Erin. I actually photographed Evan’s proposal to Erin as well so it was fun to continue the tradition. At any rate, Jeff had it hall planned out. He told Kalyn they were boating over to the Tiki Bar in Tolchester to meet some friends one Friday evening. This wasn’t anything unusual as they do this type of thing quite often during the summer. Little did Kalyn know that a BIG surprise was awaiting her. Jeff had planned for Evan and another friend to be there early and write, “Kalyn, will you marry me?” in the sand. They also helped me spot the boat as Jeff and Kalyn were arriving. I was perched on top of a big hill and had a 360 degree view of my everything so I could see the boat arriving as well as when it was pulling into the marina. You can even see Jeff texting me in one of the pictures. Jeff told Kalyn he wanted to go up the hill and watch the sunset before they made their way to the bar. And I was waiting! When Jeff and I were planning everything out, he told me I could easily hide behind one of the many trees. There was exactly one tree that was big enough for me to hide behind so I patiently waited as they walked up the hill so they wouldn’t see me. Proposals where I have to hide and not just pretend I’m a tourist are always the most nerve wracking. I’m always scared I’m going to be spotted, but I think the tree did its job for this one. Immediately when Jeff & Kalyn arrived at the top of the hill, Kalyn saw the writing in the sand and Jeff got down on one knee and said, “Yes!”. When Evan and his friend saw the proposal happening from below, they knew that was their sign to start setting off fireworks. Unfortunately, it was too light outside for them to show up in any photos, but they were there, I promise. Kalyn immediately started making the phone calls to family members anxiously awaiting the news. We headed down the hill for some portraits and then the celebration began! I’m so happy for Jeff & Kalyn and I’m so happy I could be part of the surprise!