Lexington, Tennessee holds a special place in both Brooklyn and Keenan’s hearts. Grab your tissues, you’re in for QUITE the story.
Though these two babes have been officially a couple for 4.5 years, their story goes back to KINDERGARTEN. You heard that correctly, Kindergarten! Brooklyn and Keenan were in the same Kindergarten class at Pin Oak Elementary. When Brooklyn asked if we could do a portion of their engagement session back at their old stomping grounds, we were GIDDY. The picture below is the exact kindergarten classroom they met in. Keenan actually asked Brooklyn to marry him when he was five under a tree you’ll see pictured in this post. While Brooklyn said “no” to Keenan’s first proposal, she said “YAAAASSSSSSSS” the second time he asked. We’re SO dang glad she did because now we get to shoot their wedding NEXT weekend at Twin Oaks in Humboldt, Tennessee.
We always love hearing all about the proposal, and Brooklyn and Keenan’s was too sweet not to share. As told by Brooklyn:
“…The next day was the day of my actual “birthday party” with my family to celebrate all of the October birthdays. I got up and went to church and told Keenan I would see him at my sister’s later. When we got to my sister’s house, my mom told me to bring a tray of food around the back. I was confused as to why I couldn’t go through the house with her, but then that’s when I saw it all. I saw the love of my life, Keenan, standing in my sister’s backyard smiling at me and my sweet family off to the side. I froze and started crying on the spot. Keenan had to walk down to get me because I couldn’t make it up to him by myself. We talked for about a minute or two and he then got down on one knee and I lost it. Also at some point I think I blacked out. For about a month, my mom, dad, sister, and his mom all knew what was about to happen and no one gave anything away. It was truly a moment I will never forget.”
These guys are simply precious, and we feel SO lucky they chose us to capture this special time in their lives. This sweet couple invited us over for dinner after their engagement session. Brooklyn’s mom, Mrs. Jennifer, was so kind to cook for John and I before we headed back to Memphis. It’s safe to say we love the Parker (and future Greear) families. Brooklyn’s sister is the talented Krisy Thomas of Southern Sparkle Weddings and Events, and we’re so looking forward to working with them next weekend.
You guys enjoy!
