Concord Point Park | Knoxville, Tennessee

Whenever any of my friends’ boyfriends texts me a “hey…can we talk about something?” I immediately freak out because there’s only one thing incoming – A PROPOSAL, and that’s exactly the story of how Matthew reached out to me. These two started dating in high school and through the years I’ve had the honor of seeing Matthew care for and love Maddie deeply and kindly. I’m truly SO excited that they’re getting married, and being there for their proposal and helping set it all up was so so FUN.

These two spent a lot of time at this bench at Concord Point Park, so of course they had to bring it full circle and get engaged right in front of it with the most beautiful lake view. I, personally, had a ton of fun setting up the proposal spot with a blanket and rose petals, and it was so sweet to see Maddie completely surprised and thrown off by the entire ordeal — she really just thought they were going for a walk.

After Matthew got down on one knee, we took some photos, and I said goodbye before heading off to the AirBnb, where a large group of us waited to surprise Maddie!! It was so fun and sweet and intimate (and fun to meet all of Maddie’s other friends) and it was so easy to celebrate her!!

So, join me in raising whatever is in your hand to Maddie and Matthew’s future!! I’m sure dang excited to see all that these two do. 🙂