Another one of my fabulous 2011 couples has made their way to the blog! Yay!
I met up with Jesse & Julia on their home field (literally) in the Bronx! Yup, Yankee territory!!! Double Yay! Okay, so we didn’t hit up Yankee Stadium, but they did give me the tour of their turf including Manhattan College (where they met), followed by a killer post shoot diner breakfast NY style! Because you just can’t beat a good NY Diner!
But, before I introduce you to J&J officially, I have to share their engagement story, because it one of the cutest ever! I didn’t want to leave anything out, so I asked Julia to re-tell it for me. Here’s the soon to be Mrs. Jesse on her engagement story:
“It was a random Monday night. I was at home in my pajamas catching up a new episode of Gossip Girl while Jesse went out to dinner with his sports agent (side note from SMP: Jesse played minor league baseball). He came home to with a huge box in his hands. He told me that his agent got him a new glove and he wanted me to check it out. I was a little more excited about Gossip Girl than a baseball glove, but I decided to take a look anyways. I opened the box and it was pink (my absolute favorite color). I asked if the glove was for me and he said yes. I did not realize he was on one knee at this moment. I was just excited he got me a glove! I realized there was writing embroidered into the glove but it was upside down at that moment. I believe my exact words were “It says something?” I flipped the glove around to reveal the words “Marry Me?” At that moment I finally put two and two together and realized that in his hands was a ring.”
awww… goosebumps! And here it is…
Right!?!? I told you that was adorable! I knew from the second Jesse told me this story that I would love these two immediately. Okay, okay, enough about the bling, let’s meet J&J!
Of course we had to hit up the Manhattan College ball field…
And what would a NY shoot be without the subway!?
J&J, you two are effortless together. I am so honored that I get to be a part of your wedding next summer – I can’t wait!! enjoy your images! xo
I LOVE LOVE LOVE them! Thank you so much Suzanna! You are amazing!
AAAhhh!! Gorgeous!!!
Wow great shots. You both look beautiful (and the ring looks great too)! Love you both. Good job Suzanna.
PS Suzanna – that shot of Brylee in the white fur hat – OMG gorgeous.
These are so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes, Suzanna you captured the magic of their love.
Ahh, true glove. You wanted witty; you got corny. Either way, congratulations to you both.
These pictures of Julia and Jesse are a love story in the making.I have never seen such a beautiful couple and so natural.Suzanna,you have captured their beauty.Can’t wait till the wedding and the wedding pictures!! Love Terri and Tony
You two make me sick.
Ha. Really great photos (Suzanna even made our dump of a field looks decent – photoshop works wonders). Jesse, you arm barred on your swing, and Julia, it looks like you had a little too much bat in your hands. I can’t believe you sat with your legs dangling over the tracks with the Bronx maniacs out there. Also, the ring was left free standing on the rusty wall, you two are mad!
Seriously though, we’re looking forward to the wedding. I’m sure there will be some ties wrapped around people’s heads and a lot or dancing.
Love your bomb ass brother, sister-in-law, nephew dog, and future nephew/niece – Ryan, Linds, Nate, and Squirt
YO YO THE BRONX NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD YOU TOO ROCK THE BRONX MANHATTAN STYLE
what does that even mean? Darcy men are out of their minds. Enjoy the ride!
I love the pictures with the pink “marry me” glove. They are totally “AMAZING”!!!!
Really nice, love the ballfiels shots
So beautiful, all the best to you and Jesse
Great photos Jesse & Julia! I remember when you guys first started dating at Manhattan. I was a freshman — Jesse, you were living with my cousin John, and Julia, you were my RA on the 10th floor in Horan. Seems like forever ago! It’s awesome to see how happy you guys are. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness.
xox Michele Fitzpatrick
The pictures are beautiful, and you look fabulous!
AWESOME!!! Love, love, love them!! You MUST give me your photographers information – Kevin & I are thinking about getting some pictures done!
Julia,
I absolutely love your pictures! You look fabulous!
Thanks everyone for all the great comments! Keep the comments coming!
~Jesse
Love the pictures. You were made for each other
Beautiful photos… she captured your spirit and joy
You are a beautiful couple! Lots of love and happiness.
Amanda