This moment has been a long time coming for Catherine and Jake. After four years of dating, they knew without a doubt that they wanted to spend the rest of their life side-by-side. So, they hatched a plan together!

Catherine and Jake, in their desire to make this experience as intentional as possible, set the scene for their engagement on a perfect Sunday afternoon at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Tucked away in the greenhouse, Jake presented Catherine with a bouquet of red roses and a stunning engagement ring.

Yes, Catherine knew it was coming, but she spent the afternoon getting ready with her friends, eagerly building anticipation for this perfect moment! As Jake dropped down on one knee, he spoke the sweetest words to Catherine, capturing his excitement for their future together. And, even though she had helped plan the moment, he still brought her to tears!

Catherine and Jake’s family came into town to celebrate with them, so after an afternoon of capturing all these precious moments, they headed straight to their engagement party! They couldn’t have been more excited to share their joy with the people that mean the most to them.