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Stuart + Kaleigh: A JPF Proposal


We first met Stuart and Kaleigh at our Jackson Pine Farm open house event in January. We were holding a raffle for a complimentary photo session on our farm. Kaleigh won and so she and I started planning a couple's session for her and her boyfriend Stuart. Little did she know, Stuart had a sweet surprise that he had been holding onto for months. He was awaiting the perfect moment to ask her to marry him. He had taken a ring of hers to make sure the size was just right {she now knows where her ring mysteriously disappeared to... hehe}. He called me a couple of days ago and asked if I would be interested in capturing the moment for him. Was this something that I would mind doing... are you kidding? This is right up my wheelhouse. I live for these moments. To help create moments that last forever. YES YES YES!

As Stuart and I planned the perfect scenario, Kaleigh had no idea. Her mom and even her sister even helped to throw her off. Stuart took her shopping and helped her pick out a dress that he wanted her to wear {something not typical of him- and he did good}! He even played the part- he acted like he was dreading taking photos today. I waited until they were comfortable enough in their poses and outfits and took them down the dirt road. She was a couple steps ahead of him in what we call a "separated pose" looking at the camera and then we told her to look back at Stuart and he was down on one knee. Y'ALL!!! How sweet! She was blown away. And she said "YES!"

We are so honored to be able to share and capture this moment for them. Enjoy their photos of their proposal perfect day!


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Magnolia Tree, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Magnolia Tree, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Magnolia Tree, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson

How long have you been together?

2 years

Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Magnolia Tree, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson


Where are you from?

lake City, Fl


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Dress, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement


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How did you meet?

We met in 2012 at a church event


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Dress, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Dress, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Dress, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement

How did you begin dating?

We had been friends for a while, and there was a surprise birthday party for me and Stuart was there. After the party, Stuart asked me to be his girlfriend


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Dress, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Dress, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Dress, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement

What do you both do for a living?

Kaleigh is a salesperson at a industrial supply company, and Stuart is a warehousemen for the same industrial supply company


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Dress, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Dress, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Dress, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement

Who is more pleasant in the morning?

Stuart


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Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Ring Shot, Diamond, Birch wood, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Pink Plaid, Navy, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement

Who is the best cook?

Kaleigh


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Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Pink Plaid, Navy, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Pink Plaid, Navy, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement

Who initiated the first kiss?

Stuart


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Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Pink Plaid, Navy, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Pink Plaid, Navy, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement

Who is more likely to sing in the shower?

Stuart


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Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Pink Plaid, Navy, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Pink Plaid, Navy, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement

What was your favorite moment of your relationships so far?

There hasn't been one specific "moment" but our favorite moments have been traveling to new places and discovering new things.


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Dirt Road, Pink Plaid, Navy, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Magnolia Tree, Pink Plaid, Navy, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Magnolia Tree, Pink Plaid, Navy, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement

What's on your bucket list to do together?

Go on a cruise together


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Magnolia Tree, Pink Plaid, Navy, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement

Who is the first to apologize?

Kaleigh


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Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Pink, Navy, Wedding Bell, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement

Do you have kids? Pets?

No kids, but we have a black lab named Duke


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Pink, Navy, Wedding Bell, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Pink, Navy, Wedding Bell, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement

Describe your relationships in one word.

Unbreakable

Who controls the remote?

Stuart


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Who was more studious in school?

Kaleigh


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What keeps you focused and motivated to continue to strengthen your relationship?

The best friend we find in each other, and the strong and Unbreakable bond we share


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Pink, Navy, Oak Tree, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement, hlding hands

Where have you traveled together?

We've traveled to various cities in Florida, but not out of state yet


Kaleigh and Stuart's surprise proposal at Jackson Pine Farm, Jacksonville, Florida, Wedding Venue, Farm Wedding, Country, Rustic, Engagement, Photographer, Proposal, Photography Session, Couple Session, Pink, Navy, Oak Tree, Outfit, Jeans, Boots, Lauren Jackson, Spring Engagement

We hope you enjoyed Stuart and Kaleigh's proposal so much that you want more... if so, you can see their entire gallery here!

xoxo,

Lauren

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