Emily + Mitch • Winter Engagement • Lincoln, NE
When most of us think of Nebraska winters, we envision the roller coaster of emotions Mother Nature must be experiencing. One week it’s 60 degrees and we’re outside without jackets, frolicking around like spring has sprung. A few days later it’s subzero and we’re either eight layers deep in socks and sweaters, or refusing to get out of bed all together. The next thing you know we’re expecting the storm of the century, all the bread and milk is sold out, and we wake up to a measly half-inch of snow.
Predictability is definitely not in the cards this time of year, so when Emily and Mitch requested snow for their engagement session, I put in my weather order and hoped for the best. The lady of the earth did her thing. She gave us a white Christmas, the first in several years. A couple weeks later, these two braved the freezing temps, and all those wishy-washy winter feels transformed into everything magical and wonderful.
To kick off our winter adventure, we explored a beautiful snowy trail. Emily and Mitch wandered hand in hand, effortlessly giggling along the way.
The next stop was extra special. We made our way downtown to a place that holds a special place in their hearts, a place that brings back the best memories, the place they went the night Mitch asked Emily to be his girlfriend, a place called Bodega’s. Seeing these two in this spot and witnessing them reminisce about the night it all started was so special. The joy radiated from them, and I couldn’t help smile behind my camera.
Of course, we couldn’t end the day without highlighting the rivalry between these two. Mitch loves the Steelers, Emily loves the Patriots, but in the end, their love for each other takes the win!
Emily and Mitch, thank you for being absolute troopers. It’s not easy to look warm in the cold, and the two of you made it look effortless, and somehow FUN. I absolutely cannot wait for your big day in December! Here’s to Mother Nature blessing us with a White Wedding!
Much Love,
Gabby
