Well It's About Time | Beloit Engagement Photographer

We go back so far,

Swingin in your back yard,

All the things that we used to do

We were cool back in high school

Ooh I really liked you,

Must have been your attitude.

- Natasha Bedingfield

The title of this blog is oh so appropriate...because it's EXACTLY what I said when I got Mike and Jessie's wedding invite in the mail last April.

Well, first I said "Wow...that's a REALLY elaborate April Fool's Joke!" (probably should have picked a different day for those to arrive in our mailboxes)

Then, after confirming that the two were actually getting married I said "Well...it's about time!"

Mike is my husband's cousin and he's been with Jessie since high school. He turns 30 this year, so that will give you some idea of the length of their courtship. The two will be married in April 2011 in Mexico and then have a hometown celebration for all of those who can't make it to the beach nuptials.

We chose Beloit College for their engagement session. Jessie is a former student and the campus is pretty lovely this time of year. We were working around a bridal party AND groups of awkward teens gearing up for tonight's homecoming dance (all accompanied by their moms snapping photos...oh so cute).

The family is SO happy for you guys and I cannot WAIT for the party next summer. Enjoy the sneak peek!

I call this Mike's "Toothpaste Commercial" smile.

Location: Beloit College Beloit, WI