When I met Meaghan and Chris, it was obvious just how comfortable they are together. Self described as “low-key,” the two of them love just spending time together at home or their neighborhood bar.

Meaghan’s sister first introduced them, and they quickly found rapport. They loved that they could be goofy together, and Meaghan found it hilarious that Chris always seemed to have a smile on his face, even when he was dead serious. When Chris proposed, they were on a casino trip together and Chris couldn’t figure out how he was going to sneak the ring into his pocket without her seeing the box. So he waited until they were back in their hotel room and popped the question on a commercial break while they were watching TV. Meaghan said it was the perfect surprise because she never saw it coming.

(As an aside, can we take a moment to think about the ring situation? How exactly is one supposed to stealthily carry around an engagement ring in its box until the proper moment of surprise?)

Meaghan and Chris have that, “home is wherever I’m with you” kind of love, and it was so beautiful to capture their sweet relationship during their engagement session in the south garden of Chicago’s Art Institute and through Millennium Park. Their wedding next year is going to be gorgeous, and I cannot wait to document their day.