Denielle and Jon’s story began long before they met in person. For a year, their conversations lived in messages and calls, building a connection that felt real even from a distance. When they finally met, everything clicked. What started as words on a screen became a love that grew with every meal cooked together, every beach day, and every quiet moment spent side by side.
Their balance is what makes them work. Denielle, with her type-A energy, keeps things structured, while Jon reminds her that perfection isn’t necessary for happiness. They meet in the middle, supporting each other in big and small ways-whether tackling daily tasks or simply making each other laugh when it matters most.
The Proposal:
When it came to the proposal, Jon knew exactly what to do. One night, Denielle saw a flash mob proposal video and immediately turned to Jon, saying, Please don’t ever do that to me! He had listened. That moment shaped his plan, and he knew there was only one perfect place to ask the question: home.
And so, in the place where their love truly lived, he surprised her. No grand gestures, no audience-just the two of them, exactly how she had imagined it. The result? A moment of pure joy and the happiest yes of her life.
Denielle and Jon’s love isn’t about big, showy moments. It’s about understanding, partnership, and knowing that sometimes, the best things happen in the simplest, most meaningful ways.
Here are some favorites from their Fall Engagement Session in Medford, NJ captured by Ralph Deal Photography.
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