“Queen and Slim” themed Engagement Session in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia

Brianna and Charles hit the town in style for their “Queen and Slim” themed engagement session in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.

Strolling hand in hand, posing, and looking every ounce happy and in love, people took notice of the couple. Some even stopped their cars to congratulate them.

One woman gifted Brianna and Charles a bottle of champagne! Another insisted they use her house for a few photos. The result was an iconic photo in front of a red door.

Event Planner Tiffany Thomas recalls, “Out of pure joy, she allowed them to back the Porsche onto her lawn to capture the red door, which matched the Porsche.”

With their theme based on “Queen and Slim,” one of the couple’s favorite movies, Brianna and Charles effortlessly encapsulated their roles by wearing two distinct outfits: an elevated formal look and fun cocktail attire.

Muna Coterie photographer, Trene’ Forbes, was able to capture every authentic moment shared between them, which made it even more special and memorable.

Keep scrolling for more on their love story.

• Couple: Brianna Blackshear and Charles Jackson
• Occupations: Brianna is a Licensed Therapist and Wellness coach. | Charles is a certified Electrician and a Cyber Security technician.
• Wedding date: August 25th, 2024
• Wedding location: Alexandria, VA
• ‌Location of Engagement shoot: Oldtown Alexandria, VA

How did you meet?

We met by being friends with mutual colleagues on Instagram. We never officially met or crossed paths prior to our encounter on social media (even though we worked at the same agency). On August 25, 2017, Charles messaged me asking for my number. On that same evening, I gave him my phone number, and he asked me out on a date. We agreed to meet that night for dinner at a hibachi restaurant. Since August 25th, 2017, we’ve been inseparable, and the rest is history.

Tell us your proposal story:

‌We purchased our first home together in August 2023. During the celebration of our new home, we thanked loved ones for their support for attending the house blessing. Charles proposed a toast. He openly shared his love and gratitude to God for our relationship in front of our family and friends. Playing “So Into You “ by Jac Ross in the background, he knelt down on one knee and asked me if I wanted to continue our life journey, and I said Yes!

When did you know you found “the one”?

‌We both had a few early dating moments when we knew we found “the one.”

At our first concert together, we both remember feeling a deep connection and high frequency between each other. Fireworks ignited while we hugged and sang “Killing Me Softly,” at the Lauryn Hill and Nas concert.

Charles gently kissed me on the cheek, and we looked at each other. At that moment we knew we found the one!

What did you do on your first date?

We went to eat at a hibachi restaurant, where I introduced Charles to his first sushi experience. After dinner, we couldn’t leave each other, so we decided to continue our night at Dave and Busters. We laughed and played games until it closed. After Dave and Busters closed, we still didn’t want the night to end. So we stayed awake all night talking and being in each other’s presence until sunrise.

What’s your favorite thing to do as a couple?

‌We love to hike and be together in nature. Most of our favorite memories are when we’re out, being active, exploring, and connecting outside in the beauty of nature.

How has wedding planning been so far?

‌Wedding planning has been great! We’re grateful to not experience wedding planning stress! We feel so blessed to have amazing family and friends who are supporting us to make this a smooth planning process. Our center focus at this time is God and each other as we prepare for a life journey in matrimony.

Tell us what you’re looking forward to most on the wedding day.

‌Brianna: I’m looking forward to openly pouring out my heart to the man I love so deeply.

Charles: I’m looking forward to seeing her face.

Together: We are equally elated and looking forward to our intimate matrimony where we will create a beautiful and special lifelong memory with our family.

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Vendors:

• Photographer: Trene’ Forbes
• Makeup Artist: Jasmine Brown
• Wedding Planner: Tiffany Thomas