OC Fair Engagement : Michelle + Will

She walked into her mom's house and said she was going to do it. Do what? Michelle saw a flyer on her college campus advertising nanny positions in New York City. You're crazy…no way…I don't believe it. That's what her mom said, but Michelle was determined to leave California. Fast. She'd just endured a heart-wrenching breakup with her high school sweetheart, Will, and after years of being together, she was alone. And if she was going to be alone, Michelle was going to do it in the Big Apple.

He texted her the day before she left to New York, but she ignored it and boarded the plane. Michelle started nannying for celebrities, then became a personal assistant, and found herself shopping, dining, and living like an entirely new person. But everything changed a year and a half later.

After 18 months of silence, Will texted Michelle on a whim…and it just happened to be on a weekend she was headed to California. They met, talked, and decided to make things work because, to him, she was exactly the same girl he fell in love with when they were 17 years old. After being miles apart, long-distance phone calls, and text messages, Will proposed to Michelle in the pouring rain. She said yes and the pair are looking forward to starting their lives together. In the same state…and under the same roof.

Michelle and Will are marrying next month and I'm excited for their upcoming wedding! We met in Costa Mesa for their engagement session and here are a few of my favorites…

Michelle and Will wanted their session at the OC Fair, but she also really wanted a rustic field vibe for a dress she's been dying to wear…lucky for us, we found a field just a few minutes from the Fairground and started the engagement there…

Michelle, you're gorgeous. Truly.

After a quick outfit change, we had a blast at the OC Fair!

Will and Michelle are such great people…they're the type of people who just make fun happen…as season ticket holders to the Fair, they knew it was a perfect representation of them…and their love.

If you know me, you know my affinity for photo booths…thankfully Michelle does, too! Clearly, we have THE MOST AMAZING TASTE EVER. Duh.

To see more photos from Michelle and Will's OC Fair engagement photos, feel free to CLICK HERE for a slideshow!