Jacqueline and John's love story began at the University of Delaware where they crossed paths as undergraduates. Initially, they bonded over their shared love for hiking and exploring the great outdoors. As their friendship blossomed, they discovered more common interests, including their passion for traveling, cooking, and even making their own wine.

Their relationship grew stronger over the years as they supported each other through multiple degrees and career moves. Despite the challenges they faced, their bond only deepened with time, fueled by their unwavering support for each other's dreams and aspirations.

One fateful day, during a camping trip with their two closest friends to Mooney Falls in Havasupai, Arizona, John decided it was time to take their relationship to the next level. With the breathtaking waterfall as their backdrop, he got down on one knee and proposed to Jacqueline, catching her completely by surprise. The sheer beauty of the location mirrored the magnitude of the moment, making it a memory they would cherish for a lifetime.

The Proposal

For Jacqueline and John, their proposal at Mooney Falls held profound significance. It symbolized not only the natural beauty of their love but also the strength and endurance they found in each other. As they stood there, surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of Havasupai, they knew that they were embarking on a new chapter of their lives together, filled with adventure, love, and unwavering support.

Here are some favorites from their Nemours Estate engagement session, beautifully captured by Ralph Deal Photography.

A romantic fall engagement portrait captures a couple sitting closely together on a bed of dried golden leaves, surrounded by the lush green grass of Nemours Estate.

In a moment filled with pure joy and affection, the couple gazes at each other with radiant smiles during their engagement shoot. Their eyes meet with a spark of love, reflecting the deep connection and happiness they share.

Against a vibrant backdrop of autumn foliage, an elegantly dressed couple embraces in a romantic kiss during their Nemours Estate engagement shoot. Behind them are Christmas trees placed between the towering columns of the estate

An engagement portrait captures a playful, lighthearted moment between a couple. The well-dressed woman tilts a bottle teasingly to her lips, beside her, the smiling man looks on adoringly in his suit. Their easy intimacy together combined with her silly antics make for a charming, funny memory documenting the bliss and high spirits leading up to their big celebration.

A romantic couple stands embraced in a passionate kiss during a fall engagement shoot. The woman wears a white coat over a dress, arms placed gently on her partner's chest.

In a captivating moment captured during their engagement shoot, the couple gazes into each other's eyes with radiant smiles. Surrounded by the natural beauty of their surroundings, their affection for one another shines brightly

Against the backdrop of the serene surroundings, the couple smiles for the camera radiating warmth and happiness during their engagement shoot.

In a majestic scene, the couple stands beneath a towering column during their engagement shoot, surrounded by the grandeur of their surroundings.

A playful fall engagement photo captures a happy couple laughing together inside a large white faux fur coat. The woman's arms peek out from one end of the fluffy open jacket and the man's from the other as they nestle their heads together in the collar.

Hand in hand, the couple strolls together during their engagement shoot, their fingers intertwined in a gesture of love and unity.

Nemours Estate Engagement Shoot

In a captivating moment captured during their fall engagement shoot, the couple shares a passionate kiss in front of the main entrance to a neoclassical mansion, framed by an elegant iron gate.

In a picturesque setting, the couple poses together in front of the iron gate, which serves as the main entrance to a neoclassical mansion, during their fall engagement shoot. The woman tenderly holds onto her fiancé's arms, their fingers intertwined in a gesture of love and unity.

the couple shares a passionate kiss against the backdrop of the iron gate, the main entrance to a neoclassical mansion, during their fall engagement shoot

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