He Chose His Best Friend | Donald & Julia’s Proposal Story

When Donald talked about Julia, everything came back to one thing: how easy life feels with her. Like being with your best friend. Like choosing the same person every day and never questioning it.

That ease showed up immediately when we met them. They’re affectionate without thinking about it — always close, always checking in, always tuned into each other. The kind of couple that makes you feel calm just being around them.

Their proposal day in the Smoky Mountains matched that same energy. After Donald asked Julia to marry him, he pulled out a bottle of champagne he’d packed and they popped it right there, sharing a glass before doing anything else — letting the moment land instead of moving past it too quickly.

They shared a slow dance, laughed about it, and stayed wrapped up in each other while the mountains sat quietly behind them. It felt less like a performance and more like a pause — one of those moments you know you’ll remember exactly as it happened.

This session was beautiful not because it was elaborate, but because it felt honest. Two people who care deeply, communicate openly, and move through life together in a way that feels steady and full. Being there to document that kind of love is always a privilege.


🎶 Song: Julia — Mt. Joy