Light and Airy Engagement session at Alyson’s Orchard

Light and Airy Engagement session at Alyson's orchard- close up of man and woman snuggling in the orchard.

Scheduling Engagement sessions can sometimes be challenging- especially when my couples are impressive professionals with amazingly active lives! And this was the case with Eric and Erika!! BUT- we were able to finally schedule this Light and Airy Engagement session at Alyson’s Orchard just before the groom-to-be goes off to the policy academy!!

Man and Woman holding hands during their Light and Airy Engagement session at Alyson's Orchard

Meet Eric and Erika!

These two are A.W.E.S.O.M.E!! So much in fact- that we actually got together a second day just for drinks and conversation! With every couple I work with- I strive for a friendship that goes beyond the “photographer/client” roles. Whenever this happens- I consider myself the luckiest gal in the world. 🙂 I have to say, Eric and Erika now have a friend for life. hahaha

Hanging out with these guys again, I’m learning that we are more and more alike!! They are super fun… but even more awesome is that they are REAL. We already have a few more dates on the calendar to just hang out!! Whoohoo!

UPDATE! View their Wedding!!

Black and White candid photo of a man and woman kissing through the leaves in Alyson's Orchard.
Light and Airy Engagement session at Alyson's Orchard showing a man and woman laughing in each others arms.

Alyson’s Orchard

When trying to come up for locations that offer my couples everything they are envisioning for their photos, can sometimes be a challenge. But- Alyson’s orchard checked all the boxes with what these two were hoping for!

Now we all know that Alyson’s Orchard is an enchanting location with so many options. One seriously can’t go wrong here! So a HUGE thank you goes out to Fran and the staff for allowing us to shoot there!

So why don’t I start showing more photos!! LOL

Light and Airy Engagement session at Alyson's Orchard showing a man and woman on the dock at the edge of the pond on a sunny summer evening.

How did you guys meet?

We went to high school together. Mutual friends. We reconnected a few years later via Facebook.

Tell us about your first date! (Was it fun, awkward, boring, etc) We love the details!!

Our first date was when I turned 21. I was celebrating in Portsmouth with girlfriends and he came to Portsmouth to join the celebration. We both ended up drinking too much. He ended up staying the night with us at the hotel. This was our first kiss in the elevator of the hotel!

Candid photo of a man and woman sitting in a row boat at Alyson's orchard during their summer engagement session.
Candid black and white photo of an engaged couple in a Row boat at Alyson's Orchard in Walpole NH.
Man and Woman laugh on a row boat ride on a pond at Alyson's Orchard in Walpole NH.  Light and Airy Engagement Session.

Tell us about the proposal!

This is a funny story! It was during our family trip to New Smyrna Beach in Florida. This is a place I have been vacationing since a little girl where I have multiple spots that I call “my spots” that include trails that are enclosed with palm trees that lead to the ocean.

Light and Airy close up of a man and woman holding hands at Alyson's Orchard during their Light and Airy Engagement Photos.

I wasn’t feeling well…

It was on March 25th. (Which is his lucky number!) I wasn’t feeling well decided to go back to the hotel. We ended up getting over the counter medicine. My family asked that we meet that at the condo which was right next to the hotel at 5 for dinner. I just took the medicine and didn’t want to go far from the bathroom… lol, might be too much info. However, it does make the story! So we walked over to the condo a little past 5.

The condo was locked. My parent’s car was gone. So, I was immediately upset thinking my family left without us. Eric was not upset like I was. I was attempting to call every family member. Mom, dad, brother, sister in law… no one was answering. I then texted my mom accusing her of being rude for not waiting! LOL. Eric still was not mad which got me even more frustrated. He then asked me to go for a walk to my spot. I asked him why he would want to do that … that I don’t feel well and don’t want to go far from a bathroom. He is laughing and smirking at me. I then was becoming even angry.

We started walking to my spot and I said to him I don’t want to go far. I wanted to be near a bathroom. LoL, he then said he got me something and it’s at the trail. I said to him what could you possibly have gotten me? He said a lizard! (And I said that is not coming home with us! lol) Then I kinda starting having an idea. We got to the trail he proposed then around the corner under the gazebo my family was there with champagne.

Black and White photo of a man and woman walking on the dirt road at Alyson's Orchard in Walpole NH during their engagement session.
An engaged couple sit on a rock wall at Alyson's Orchard and enjoy the view of the CT valley during their light and Airy Engagement session with K. Lenox Photography.

What do you guys do for fun? (Both together and as individuals?)

We love kayaking, especially with our dogs. Hiking. Going on the motorcycle together

Light and Airy engagement session at Alyson's Orchard showing a pretty blonde woman standing in a field of purple flowers.
Light and Airy engagement session at Alyson's Orchard showing a pretty blonde woman and a handsome man standing in a field of purple flowers.
Light and Airy engagement session at Alyson's Orchard showing a man carrying his fiance on his back.
Light and Airy engagement session at Alyson's Orchard showing a pretty blonde woman standing in a field of purple flowers hugging.

Does either of you have funny quirks or habits that drive the other nuts? (HAHA)

Long car rides together always lead to a fight. Eric likes to push all my buttons including singing in a high pitch voice

How are the wedding plans coming along? What are your wedding day visions?

Wedding plans are coming along slowly! I have taken a break over the last few weeks. My wedding day vision is for everything to run smoothly it doesn’t have to go directly with my schedule but the most important thing to me is for everyone to have fun.

Light and Airy photo of a man and woman dancing at Alyson's Orchard during their engagement session with K. Lenox Photography.

As a couple who is currently actively planning your wedding- can you offer any advice to other couples? What would be your biggest piece of advice?

The biggest piece of advice is don’t feel like you have to get it done all at once! Enjoy it and the little moments.

Black and White photo of a man and woman holding hands walking along the shore of a pond at Alyson's orchard in NH.
Black and White photo of a man holding a bullfrog.
Candid and silly black and white photo of a woman pretending to kiss a bullfrog at Alyson's Orchard.

What do you both do for a living?

I am a Registered Operating room nurse and Eric is starting as a Hooksett police officer former project manager at a local landscaping company.

Light and Airy engagement session at Alyson's Orchard showing a pretty blonde sitting on a red wagon kissing her fiance.
Light and Airy engagement session at Alyson's Orchard showing a pretty blonde woman kissing her fiance in a field of green grasses.
Light and Airy photo of a man and woman cuddling during their engagement session with K. Lenox Photography.
Light and Airy photo of a man and woman cuddling on the rock wall at Alyson's Orchard during their engagement session with K. Lenox Photography.
Light and Airy photo of a man and woman cuddling on the rock wall at Alyson's Orchard during their engagement session with K. Lenox Photography.
Black and White close up photo of an engaged couple cuddling and hugging.

Congratulations to Erika and Eric!

Congratulations these two!! And wish Eric Good luck as he enters the next chapter of his life!! (in the Policy Academy!! ) . I had a blast spending time with you both during your Light and Airy engagement session at Alyson’s Orchard. And I look forward to many more fun times!! ( Party at my place and Bone frog!! LOL)

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