East Lansing Engagerazzi | Nate and Maria are engaged!!
All photographs by Lansing wedding photographer Heather K. Please do not edit or download without permission.
A few weeks ago, on a Thursday, I received an email from a guy named Nate. It went like this:
“I am typically a huge planner, but I decided to try something different and be totally spontaneous, I am actually planning to propose this weekend, hopefully Saturday, February 5th. Any chance you are available?”
Immediately, my mind went “WHOA. This poor guy has an engagement ring burning a hole through his pocket!” (according to my husband, that’s pretty much what ALWAYS happens, haha!) I was thrilled to be asked to photograph such an amazing moment in someone’s life!! I was, however, relieved that when we met up the next day, (btw, his face lit up and he described his gorgeous, wonderful girlfriend), Nate had decided to give it a few more weeks, since he had yet to form a plan- and he wanted to do this right.
Well, he did!
Yesterday, he convinced Maria that their friends as MSU were doing a display at the Museum they were invited to. But, alas! They arrived ‘too early’.. so he suggested a walk. As they strolled through MSU’s winding paths, they spotted the Beaumont Tower. Hey, why not see if they do tours, right?
A week before-hand, Nate had arranged with the Tower’s caretakers to have a Carillon player present to do an “accidental” tour. I had arrived early and was in the tower when Nate and Maria poked through the door. “Are they doing tours today?” he asked casually, pretending (really well!) not to know me. “I don’t know.” I replied. “I’m here to do a photography project, but I’m sure you can come along.” I “asked” the Carillon master, who nodded. “Sure, why not.” Maria none the wiser, we began the tour- me snapping away. I hope you enjoy the photographs as they reveal the story…
After listening to several wonderfully played Carillon songs, Nate and Maria got to try it out…
Eventually, Nate got the ring from his coat pocket while Maria was distracted…
And he got down on one knee to ask the important question!
After asking “Are you serious right now??!?!?!” Maria jumped into Nate’s arms! “Yes!!”
We then revealed the sneaky plan, and I introduced myself. “I really thought you were doing a project!”, she laughed.
Although she just got it, Maria kindly let me steal away her GORGEOUS ring for a moment for some stunning photographs…
And then we went outside for a few more snaps of the soon to be Mrs. and Mr. Perna!! 
CONGRATULATIONS NATE AND MARIA!!! You guys are both adorable and fabulous. I hope to work with you again soon, and I look forward to releasing the full gallery!
Please be sure to leave your love in the comments below!
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So awesome!! What a sweet way to propose. You did a great job covering it as an “observer”.
Oh my gosh, this is the sweetest thing EVER! They are adorable and how amazing of the groom to figure out how to work you into all the plans without her knowing! LOVE it.
I love how these pictures truly told the story. I felt like I was reading a book and falling in love with the characters with each picture. Nate did an amazing job putting that proposal together. So original and genius.
So sweet! Love that you got to capture this awesome moment.
That’s so awesome that you got to cover this moment for them! Very sneaky planning and great documentation.
Great job being sneaky! Love the whole story and the old man playing was pretty cool too!
Stunning pictures of a beautiful couple. I am so happy for you both. Maria, you deserve every happiness. Congratulations!!
Very sweet!
i totally agree with Kyle. really like the planning that went into this
That’s awesome! What a wonderful proposal and I love the way you’ve captured it. Congratulations to Nate and Maria.
OMG!!!!!!!!! THIS WAS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! IM SO HAPPY FOR YA! WAY TO GO NATE!!!!!! I LOVED IT!
nice project, heather
these are so great! what an amazing thing for them to have this captured!!
Felicidades, I am so Happy for You , this is sweet, Chocante
I am so blessed to have a future son in law like Nate and of course I have a wonderful daughter that he obviously loves so much. Well done!!!
Such a great story, and an excellent job telling it through beautiful pictures!
This is a beautiful session. I love the way he proposed. so cute!
So beautiful…congrats to my friend Nate and his beautiful fiance!
This is so awesome! Beautiful work!