Courtney and Christopher, both dentists, are excited for their clock alarms to go off on August 27, 2016. Their beautiful summer wedding is set to take place in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio and is sure to be a celebration of love that their family and friends will talk about for lifetimes.
It may have taken this pair two occasions to meet for time to stand still between them but love is always on time. See how they spent it during their engagement session in their gorgeous photos below.
Tell us about how you met and all about the proposal!
Chris and I actually met twice. The first time we met was at a dental conference in Baltimore in July 2011. We went out to lunch with a large group of peers from various dental schools and Chris sat directly across the table from me. Apparently we all had a great time, however, I don’t recall any encounter with him. We met again three months later in Vegas for a another dental conference in which our dental schools sent us as representatives. I was boarding a bus to tour University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine when I heard a voice yell, “Courtney… It’s me Chris Chance.” As I slowly turned around to give that, “I’m sorry but I don’t know you” expression, he explained how we met in Baltimore and requested that I sit next to him on the bus. He declared that he would make sure I never forgot him again and he was right!
Chris proposed on the first day of Spring, March 20th. I was preparing to go to a job interview in Cleveland since we would be moving there in the summer. I came home from residency to find a dress on the bed with instructions to get dressed to go out to dinner. I thought nothing of it since I was in scrubs and we had earlier discussed going to my favorite Thai restaurant. When I came downstairs, to my surprise were flowers, champagne, and a candlelit dinner with my favorite food ordered in. Escorted by our dog, Marvin, Chris came into the kitchen expressing his love for me and proposed with the notion that he did not want his lady interviewing and explaining her relocation as someone’s girlfriend. He got down on one knee and presented the ring which had been carried by our dog.
The engagement session…
Our theme was Timeless Glamour. The engagement session was inspired by Kim & Kanye’s Vogue spread regarding their wedding. Our editorial shoot was centered around a power couple getting dressed up and going out to enjoy an evening of love and laughter in anticipation for their happily ever after!
What did you do on your first date?
For our first date, Chris took me to a Cincinnati Red’s baseball game.
What’s your favorite thing to do as a couple?
We love traveling to beautiful countries and cooking interesting dishes together – Chris wants to go to culinary school one day.
How has wedding planning been so far?
Wedding planning has been fun thus far. My fiancé is very involved in the planning and it has really brought us closer. Our focus isn’t only about us but about creating this amazing day for our family and friends to enjoy.
Tell us what you’re looking forward to most on the wedding day.
I’m most looking forward to seeing Chris at the end of the aisle and knowing he’s mine forever… and of course his reaction to my dress! I want him to be in awe!
Vendors:
Photography: Kamron Khan Photography
Makeup: Sara Negron, Flawless Beauty Salon
Venue: Metropolitan at the 9
She is STUNNING! Beautiful couple! God bless the union! I always love the stories of how the featured couples met!!
I feel so blessed to sit with these two and hear them share their love story in person. They made me
feel it. Theirs is a forever story and God sits squarely in the center. Not to mention Courtney will be a stunning bride! Nothing like family! Love you! See you in August. I’ll be the aunt with the smile that won’t quit. God’s endless blessings. Aunt Karen
I first met this young lady when I made her dress for her Aunt Bug and Uncle
Dre’s wedding 26 years ago. She was such a precious little 3 year older;
intelligent, beautiful and all other adjectives. I am so proud of her
accomplishments as well as Chris’ accomplishments. Ma Dear and Auntie
will be there to give the two of you our blessings. May God shower His
blessings upon your marriage. And, may you always love and respect each
other as long as you live. Love you much Granddaughter, Ma Dear
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What a beautiful couple. Courtney of course is as radiant as always. I share in the joy of how the Lord has blessed both she and Chris in coming together to form an endless Love!! As I looked at the pictures all I could think about was the day she was born and how she has become such a wonderful, beautiful and inspiring young woman. Blessings to both of you..see you as Mr.& Mrs. in August.
Co-Co,
The beauty of who you are resonates,
Not in how you look on the outside –
But what exudes from the inside
You touched my heart with those cheery almond shaped eyes
– you were about seven years old
Uninhibited by opinions or circumstance
– daring to dance, sing, or do anything
Your achievements are no surprise to me
– you are exactly who I thought you would be
— That adorable little girl that warmed my heart, was curious about so much, breathed life into every room that you entered, and brought laughter along for the ride. Sometimes you and Brandon would drive me up one side of the wall and down the other… but dag on it if you both didn’t have those darn cute dimples flashing all of the time!
So, you are all grown up now and I am humbly admiring your path. I wish you and Chris the very best in life, love, and in spirit. May God bless your united hearts always.
Remember true love isn’t supposed to be easy, it’s supposed to be worth it!
Lovingly, Auntie Lisa
Courtney I am so proud to have watched you become the beautiful, intelligent, loving, God-fearing woman I always knew you would become. As one of your mother’s besties I have had the privilege to get to know you on a special level and for that I am forever grateful. Your union is blessed by God and His will in your relationship is apparent. God bless Chris for allowing God to bring you two together! I can’t wait to see the wedding day pictures!!
Terri Woods-Campbell
Wow! How the years fly by. I’ve known Courtney, practically all of her life thru her Father Milt, Aunt Bug, and Uncle Andre. Wonderful to witness your growth into a beautiful young professional woman. May God bless you andyour Husband Chris, with long Life an a Abundance of Happiness.Uncle Snakie!!
Very elegant, sophisticated, romantic and with a touch of true Southern Charm!
What an amazing start as two loving, talented, intelligent and beautiful people start on this amazing journey together. Always remember that the greatest gift that God commissions us to have is LOVE, so keep Him first in everything you do and say and watch the love you all have for each other grow even stronger. I look forward to the 27th of August when God joins together Prince Cristopher and Princess Courtney as one. Enjoy the journey.
Best wishes,
Uncle D
Beautiful I am so proud of the both of you. I know that God will Bless this union just keep your focus on Him.
Love you guys
Aunt Linda