Anna and Drew's Summer Castle Engagement Session | Squire's Castle | Willoughby, Ohio
I just love it when Mae B Photo Bridesmaids turn into Mae B Photo Brides! I met Anna a few years back when she was a bridesmaid in Becca and Rich’s wedding. When she reached out to me about her own wedding, I was so excited that I may or may not have squealed with joy. Covid put a damper on Spring engagement photos, but we couldn’t have had a better August evening to explore Squire’s Castle and Lily Lagoon in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. I feel so fortunate to photograph in the Cleveland Metroparks and I feel like every time I shoot out there, I find a new location that I just love. The lagoon was that magical spot for me. It was so quiet and not a very high traffic area, so it made for a little more privacy as we photographed.
Anna and Drew are college sweethearts. When I asked them what attracted them most to each other, they both said the same thing - their thoughtfulness and sweet nature. After spending some time with the both of them, I can absolutely see those personality traits. They certainly are sweet natured as individuals, and as a couple, you can just see the love and support, especially during their engagement session when it can be super awkward to be in front of the camera because, let’s face it, getting photos taken can be really weird.
Speaking of thoughtfulness, I just love the purpose behind Drew’s proposal plan. He specifically chose a place in Mill Creek Park so that, whenever they returned to that very spot, they would have that memory to share together. It was Easter of last year, when the spring greenery was making its debut from winter, when Drew proposed. I’m certain that they’ll share many more memories on that little wooden bridge!
In a little over a week, Anna and Drew will officially be hitched! With Covid, their wedding didn’t go how they initially as they planned. Regardless, they decided to get married on their original wedding date with a very small group of close friends and family and have a dinner following the ceremony at The Doubletree in downtown Youngstown. The day will be very intimate, relaxed and family oriented, which I absolutely love! I’m excited to see the personal touches in their decor and, more importantly, I’m excited to celebrate these two sweet people!
