Retro Picnic in the Park E-Session from Ricky Serrano Photography: Irielys + Michael

This lovely engagement session in a park reminds us of an “I Love Lucy” episode. Irielys and Michael really look like a perfect match and the way Michael proposed also had a touch of movie-magic. Once Irielys said “yes,” Michael revealed a pathway outlined with rose pedals leading to a table with a chocolate cake and berries along with a photographer ready to capture the special moment. This beautiful photo session was photographed by Ricky Serrano Photography.

How They Met & The Proposal

We met through a mutual friend on Myspace. Michael proposed on Sunday October 14, 2012 just a few weeks before our five year anniversary. After church, we went to have dinner with my parents and at the restaurant Michael asked them for my hand in marriage. My parents delightfully said yes. After dinner, Michael told me that we were going to a place we had never been to before to have dessert. I didn’t really think of it as more than just a celebration because my parents had given us their blessing for us to get married. Little did I know what was coming my way! As we are on the way to this mysterious place Michael asks me “Do you trust me?”. I looked at him, laughed and said “Of course I do!” then he responded, “Ok, I need to ask you for a favor….close your eyes.” So after 10 minutes of having my eyes closed, we arrive at this place where I ge t out of the car, enter through doors and walk up a set of stairs (still with my eyes close and holding Michael’s hand) until we come to a stop. Michael tells me “I have been waiting for this moment for a long time.” At this point my heart wanted to explode!! He continued by telling me how happy and blessed he felt to have me in his life and that nothing would make him happier than to have me as his wife. I opened my eyes to find him kneeling in one knee holding a ring and asking me to marry him. Of course, I said “YES!” Behind him was a pathway outlined of red rose pedals leading up to a table with a delicious chocolate cake and berries! It was the best day of my life!! Michael had reserved the wedding venue of the Gaylord Palms Resort just for us, it was beautiful!! The best part of it all was that Michael got Photographer Ricky Serrano to capture the whole thing!! So my better-than-a-movie-absolutely-perfect- marriage-proposal is a day I will cherish forever!!

You Make Loving You So Easy

From him… I love the way she is cares for me. I also love that she is willing to get out of her comfort zone and try new things.

From her… I love that Michael is the sweetest and most caring man you’ll ever meet!

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