Jennifer and Kirk’s relationship was serendipitous or fortuitous happenstance; they met in college and ended up in the same study group, since then they bump into each other at the most random moments every few years. Finally, they realized that the universe must want them to be in each other’s lives, so they became friends and when both were single, began dating. Last year Kirk planned an elaborate proposal at her job, he even flew both sets of parents out so they could be a part of it. Their engagement session was an artsy romantic photo shoot that took place at several locations where their photographer, Kristen Curette of KAC Photography created beautiful shots, which translated the couples love and passion for each other perfectly. We wish the bride and groom all the best for their summer wedding!
How They Met
Jenn and I met a while ago, back in 2006, as students at the University of Houston. We had a communications class together and ended up at the same study session. While I didn’t know her that well, I knew right away that she was bright young woman. Fast-forward 3 years later, I had just graduated in fall of 2009 and decided to pursue a career in education. I got my alternative certification from Texas Teachers; the morning of the first seminar, I walked into the Sheraton Hotel near Bush Intercontinental Airport and heard a familiar voice call my name. It was Jennifer, who was also pursuing a career in teaching. We would see each other at sessions over the next month and a half and got to catch up with one another. I felt very comfortable around her and she felt the same way. We were both in a relationship at the time, so there was no romance, but she was someone with whom I wanted to keep in touch. Three more years passed, as I’m driving through Midtown on my way to Howl at the Moon, I stop abruptly because someone runs in front of my car. Peeking through the glaring headlights, I see that it’s none other than Jenn herself! She spotted me as well, and even though she was out on a date, came to my window and exchanged numbers with me. At this point, we both knew this was fate. From then on, we started spending time together, starting with a first date at Olive Garden, a romantic first kiss after that, and many other memories to come.
The Proposal
Last year, 2013, is when I decided that I wanted to spend my life with Jenn. She worked for Woodlands Elite Cheer Company at the time, and they were planning to have a huge parent showcase at the Woodlands Marriott. For months, I had been planning this event, but Jenn had no idea. I even arranged for my both our parents to be in town so they could be there to see it happen. The entire day I was nervous; Jenn could tell something was up, but she never could put her finger on it. After both of her teams finished competing, she stood on stage talking with the MC about their performance. I surprised her by walking out on stage, taking the microphone, and reciting a 9-line poem, I had prepared for her. She says she had no idea what was happening until she saw me on stage. It was perfect! What made it better was that a picture surfaced of the two of us on stage that is now framed in my apartment. Then, my friend wrote an article about us in the Houston Press titled “That Girl: An Engagement in 4 Songs”. We could not have been happier! Jenn and I continue to support each other through career challenges and personal stepping-stones, but most of all we believe that if God is first in our marriage, it will never fail!
The Engagement Session
Our engagement photo session was so much fun! We both hadn’t done anything like it before, but our photographer is an artistic genius! She told us what to do for the most part, but it all seemed so natural! From the early evening trip to the Japanese Gardens in Hermann Park, to the more simplified venue with an artistic touch, our backgrounds could not have been more inviting! We both were allowed three outfits for the shoot, each set becoming very adaptable to our surroundings while the cameras were rolling. My favorite background was a against an artsy house that was layered in Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night.” Once the pictures were published, we were stunned at how clear and clever the shots were. Of course, we critiqued some more than others, but overall we were very pleased with the final product. We plan to enlarge some shots to have displayed at our wedding venue for the reception on July 20th.
Looking Forward to the Wedding
We look forward to having a blast, making wonderful memories, and of course to being introduced as Mr. & Mrs. Shelton!
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Photographer–KAC Photography
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