What better place is there to receive a proposal than in a classic city that exudes love and romance? During their second stop of their tour of Europe, Louie decided to propose to Kendra in the most romantic city in the world: Paris, France! When these two love birds approached the Eiffel Tower, Kendra was so mesmerized by the beauty of the breathtaking landmark that she was oblivious to the fact that Louie’s friend, Amy of Amy Anaiz Photography, was secretly photographing them. Louie started professing his love for Kendra, and she soon realized he was proposing. The tears flowed immediately, but eventually Kendra composed herself enough to do a photo shoot in front of the Tower. Afterward, the couple headed to the famous “Lock Bridge” where Louie presented Kendra with a custom engraved lock to commemorate their unbreakable bond. We wish this lovely couple all the best!
- Bride to be: Kendra Daye
- Groom to be: Louie Antuna
How They Met
The first time we met was truly fate or at least I believe it was. I was six months out from foot surgery and moving out of the apartment I shared with my roommate. At my roommates request, we went out for our “last night on the town as roomies night” It was a Thursday night, and anyone who knows me knows I never go out during the weekday, but I couldn’t refuse. Not to mention my toes were still healing, I was happy to be out of my post-opt shoes and finally able to wear some flats. Louie had recently moved to NY and had a friend in town visiting. One of his clients canceled and he got invited to a sponsored event at a nightclub, the same event my roomate invited me too. I first saw my fiance walking through the crowd and he definitely caught my attention. Later on that night we ended up in the same area. I noticed, however that he was with a group of friends and from the way it looked to me, he was with someone. I turned my attention back to my roommate who had turned her attention to an ex boyfriend. Here I am on a Thursday night, feet throbbing, feeling like a third wheel, when I could have been home watching Law & Order. I decided to give the event 10 more minutes before I left and as I watched the crowd from the balcony. I felt a tap on my shoulder and to my surprise there he was and the rest was history.
The Proposal
Louie proposed on December 2nd in Paris, France. The second stop on our Europe trip. He told me that we were going on a tour that day and as we approached the Eiffel Tower, I was blown away on how beautiful it was. I was so caught up in taking pictures of this landmark that I was completely oblivious to the fact that he had one of his best friends, Amy, secretly photographing us. He took my hands and looked into my eyes and started to tell me how amazing I was, that’s when it clicked in my brain that he was proposing and I completely lost it. Lost it, so much that he didn’t even get to finish his speech, so much that I backed up almost a foot away from him, so much that all I could utter was “What? Wait What?” My freaking out, freaked him out, so he got down on one knee so I could grasp what was happening. I didn’t even look at the ring LOL what woman doesn’t look at the ring? At this point I’m crying hysterically not to mention that my nose was running from the crying that he told me to “get it together” because Amy was taking pictures of us. I did get it together finally and we did a photo session right in front of the Eiffel tower. He had one more surprise for me and had a lock made with our names and the date which we locked on the lovers bridge. It was truly one of the most magical day of my life.
Looking Forward to the Wedding
I look forward to walking down the aisle and seeing my future standing on the other end.
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How amazing! Congrats!