Tinghui and Steve's love story started online, thanks to Coffee Meets Bagel. They hit it off right away, and their first date was something out of a romantic movie. Steve, being the creative type, planned a date at the Blue Light off King Street. Funny enough, Tinghui didn't drink, but that didn't stop them from having a blast. From there, Steve took her to the swankiest speakeasy in town, where they talked and laughed until closing time.

What made Tinghui fall for Steve? His adorable smile, his smarts, and his kindness. And for Steve, it was Tinghui's strength, her determination, and her ability to make him laugh.

Their love grew with every adventure they shared. Steve couldn't help but fall harder for Tinghui when they were in Medellin, Colombia. Even though he got sick and was stuck in their hotel room, Tinghui stayed by his side, taking care of him without a second thought. Tinghui, on the other hand, cherished the moments when she showed Steve around her hometown in China. Despite being away for so long, Steve embraced every moment, and Tinghui knew he was the one.

It wasn't one big moment that made them realize they wanted to be together forever. It was the little things, the everyday moments that showed them they were meant to be.

And then came the proposal. On their anniversary, during a stroll in Medowlark Gardens, Steve popped the question. With a photographer secretly capturing the moment, Steve got down on one knee at the Pavilion on the Water, a place that held special meaning as Tinghui's name in Chinese means "Pavilion on the Water." Tinghui was over the moon and said yes without hesitation.

Their love story, which started with a swipe and a date at a speakeasy, had become a beautiful journey of love, laughter, and adventure. Tinghui and Steve knew they were meant to be together, and they couldn't wait to start the next chapter of their lives side by side.

Here are some favorites from their Old City summer engagement shoot, beautifully captured by Ralph Deal Photography.

Old City Summer Engagement Shoot

The couple shares a tender pose amidst the lush greenery of the garden during their enchanting engagement photoshoot.

The couple shares a tender pose against the backdrop of majestic columns and a grand gold and black ironed steel gate, epitomizing the timeless elegance and grandeur of their love story.

In her flowing gown, the woman stands poised and radiant, a vision of grace and elegance captured in her solo portrait during the engagement shoot.

In her flowing gown, the woman poses elegantly for her engagement shoot, her radiance illuminated against the backdrop of nature's beauty.

Amidst the vibrant greenery of the lush garden, the couple shares a tender embrace, their love blossoming in the warmth of the summer sun.

The couple shares a poised pose amidst towering columns, their love standing tall and strong against the grandeur of the architectural backdrop.

The couple strikes a graceful pose amidst the towering columns of the majestic building, their love standing tall and resolute against the architectural backdrop.

In the vibrant embrace of the lush garden, the couple shares a tender moment, their love flourishing under the gentle caress of the summer sun.

With adoration in his eyes, the man lovingly gazes at his fiancée during their engagement shoot, his heart overflowing with affection and anticipation for their shared journey ahead.

Amidst the grandeur of the stunning building, the woman gracefully descends the stairs, her fiancé tenderly supporting her with intertwined hands.

Amidst the grandeur of the towering columns, the couple strikes a graceful pose, their love radiating strength and unity against the majestic architectural backdrop during their summer engagement shoot

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