Andrea & Mark :: Engagement

Mark, or Boom as we call him, and my husband were on the same team during training for their job in the Air Force. While Brandon and I were dating, I met Boom and I couldn’t help but realize he looked JUST like my BROTHER! He is still in denial about this, but yes, Boom…I still think ya’ll at least could pass as cousins. And Boom, not only do you look like my brother, you are a brother to me. While Boom lived with Brandon and me for about a year, he always mentioned a girl named Ann. Every date he went on or every girl he met never compared to Ann. Ann, or Andrea as I know her, was the girl Boom had grown close to and dated before he enlisted in the military. Andrea and Boom knew of each other in high school, but ran with different crowds. Boom and Andrea graduated high school and went along their separate paths. It wasn’t until college when they reunited and realized there was a spark.

The summer of 2007, Andrea came to visit Spokane. Andrea and I hit it off instantly. Her down to earth, relaxed personality and consistent smile is impossible to not love. It was obvious that there was no other girl in the world for our Boom. Seriously, if anyone ever asks me “do you believe in soul mates”, I would say yes because of my friends Boom and Andrea. It is hard to imagine two people more compatible. I mean come on…who else is going to put up with Boom playing video games until 4 am :) A few months later, Andrea moved to Washington. We all lived together for a year and then we went our separate ways once Henry was on his way. We have and always will remain close friends and they are our family. This Christmas when Andrea sent us the text, “We’re Engaged!” we were ecstatic! This summer in August, Boom and Andrea will become husband and wife in Cancun, Mexico. I am thrilled beyond belief to be able to join them and capture one of the most important days of their lives.

Now Andrea was not too keen on the idea of engagement pictures, but of course I forced her into them! Look how marvelous they turned out! What a beauty! The location is Manito Park and the light was beautiful that day. It was a little chilly and I made them trek all over the place. They were champs about it and I think the end result was worth it.

Here is the invite I designed with their inputs. I think it is unique and perfect for their Mexico beach theme.

I love you two and I can't wait for your wedding!!