Anneliese and Hayden’s engagement session at Birmingham Botanical Gardens was such a blast! These two were full of energy and joy, and it was clear how much fun they have together. We spent the day capturing their love story at the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and it couldn’t have been a more perfect setting.
Anneliese and Hayden’s story started on their very first day at Auburn University. They met in Parker Hall, room 319—though finding the room wasn’t as simple as it sounds! Parker Hall is notoriously confusing, and Hayden asked Anneliese if she knew where the room was. They wandered around together until they finally found it, but after that, they didn’t speak again for about a month. When it was time for their first test, both of them realized they were struggling with the class. Anneliese made a 34.5 on the test, while Hayden scored a 50, despite his experience with AP Calculus in high school! Anneliese’s frustration with the professor led to her speaking out, and Hayden chimed in—sparking the beginning of their connection. As Anneliese joked, “We met because I was fed up and started running my mouth!”
Hayden completely surprised Anneliese by proposing on the beach during their first day on vacation in Costa Rica. It was a magical moment that made all of Anneliese’s childhood dreams come true. What made the proposal even more special was the fact that Hayden’s grandmother gave him her diamond for Anneliese’s engagement ring, making it a meaningful family heirloom that they both treasure.
From the moment we met up for their engagement session at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, I knew we were going to have a blast. Their chemistry made every shot feel effortless. Anneliese looked stunning in her outfits, and I couldn’t get over how cute her shoes were! She brought so much personality to the shoot, and I loved that she wanted to incorporate their Auburn connection by wearing jerseys at the end of the session. It was such a fun way to tie in their story and show off the place where their relationship began.
Anneliese and Hayden’s engagement session was such a joy to be a part of! I’m beyond excited to capture their wedding day and continue documenting their love story. If you’re ready to capture your own engagement session in a way that feels fun, personal, and completely you, let’s chat! I’d love to be a part of your journey and help create memories that last a lifetime. Reach out today to start planning your own engagement session!