Fields of Shawnee Mission Park Engagement Photos // Katie + Adam

They grew up not too far apart from one another — her in Missouri, him in Kansas... but they never, not once, to their knowledge, crossed paths...

Not until they were in their 30's living life in Seattle. It's funny how life and timing work together to create something so special.

Their first date conversation lasted for three hours, and to them, it felt like minutes — everything flowed so naturally and they just connected right away, dove into deep conversation. So it just made sense when Adam decided to propose to Katie, that he'd put not only a lot of thought into it, but he'd make it really special in a way that Katie, and he himself, would really appreciate for the rest of their lives. Chocolate covered strawberries, spelling out "Will You Marry Me?" — created by his hands, just for that moment. The only catch? After she said yes, the stipulation to enjoying those strawberries together was that for each one they picked up to eat, they had to share a memory or something they loved about each other or that they were excited about for their marriage. A proposal and an evening spent in deep conversation, just like that first date!