LINDSAY + KASEY
PROPOSAL STORY
MARCH 23, 2016
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
THE HORSE SHOE
THE HORSE SHOE
“Ali, Kasey is proposing to Lindsay in a couple of weeks.” Alex
whispered with the biggest smile on her face. “Would you be interested in
taking photos??” I have been waiting for this question since I started shooting
weddings. Seriously, it’s been a dream of mine to hide in the bushes and
capture this kind of raw emotion. Well, this was TEN. THOUSAND. TIMES. BETTER.
than hiding in the bushes. Kasey rented THE SHOE. Yes, THE Ohio Stadium for his
proposal. He wanted to make this unforgettable for Lindsay, and I have got to
say that I think he accomplished that! After lunch, Kasey told Lindsay, who had
just eaten a giant burger (this is a key component of the story, I promise)
that he wanted to go explore North campus because it had been a while since
they had last been there- things have changed! These two met at OSU in class
and actually worked together for a short time. Lindsay loves everything Ohio
State, and Kasey knew she would love this! It had rained all morning long, but when we arrived to the stadium, the sun peaked through the clouds, I kid you not! The clouds parted! As they walked up to The Shoe, Kasey
told the man at the gate that they were alumni and asked if they could get in
to walk around for a few minutes. Unbeknownst to Lindsay, Mr. Gate Man, who I
am certain has a real name, was in on the whole surprise. Alex and I squatted
against a wall out of sight, and I placed my second shooter (shout out to Chris Arteno!) out across the
field in plain sight. He just looked like some guy taking photos of the stadium,
although I did catch Lindsay pointing at him! Our hearts were pounding as we
heard Kasey and Lindsay approaching the field. Lindsay stepped onto the turf
and began waiving to the imaginary crowds. It was so cute! She and Kasey
chatted all the way to the fifty-yard line, smiling and joking around. Then
they stood smack dab in the middle of that block O and took it all in. Out of
earshot, I was watching for the moment Kasey went down on one knee. I saw
Lindsay cover her eyes as Kasey pulled out a beaaaautiful diamond ring
(seriously, this ring!). I ran onto the field and heard, “Oh my Gosh, that’s
Ali!” Then Alex appeared right behind me. Lindsay was beaming! I was able to
grab them for a few photos before they went off to celebrate, and I love that
they were totally down for my constant “just one more.” While we were snapping
some photos, Kasey told Lindsay that he knew she always said she wanted to go
to celebrate at Thurman’s after their engagement, but she had just eaten that
burger! It was so funny! Kasey, you seriously did GOOD. And Lindsay, you are
going to make one stunning bride. You both radiate happiness. Congratulations
on your engagement and best wishes as you begin this new chapter and plan your
big day! (ps I hope you got to, or get to, celebrate at Thurman’s anyway)
xoxo
