Marc & Rachel | Skaneatles Proposal
A lakeside proposal in the small town of Skaneatles in Central New York. A beautiful gallery by Proposal Photographer Madaline Jenkins from Saratoga, NY.
Let me start this one with a little story.
September 2023, Marc and I met while working a wedding together. He rolled up with his crew and their Food Truck - The Kitchen Counter and worked wonders. A family style meal, a grazing table to die for and breakfast the next morning. A whirlwind of a day with hardly any vendor conversation.
Fast forward 4 months - an instagram message asking about proposal photography. (!!!) If you’ve been around for any amount of time you know proposals are my favorite! The forethought, the excitement, the overall thrill of the moment. Marc had put so much thought into this moment - he had planned, not only with me, but with many of their family and friends.
A sunny drive to Skaneatles, a stop at the coffee shop next to their hotel for a quick discreet hello and then to be stationed on the pier. I waited in the quiet, soaking in the March sun, Rachel and Marc made their way down the pier. As they passed, I could hear her start to ask if they should turn around. The pier was snow covered and a little crowded. Marc and I silently improvised and so his proposal began!
It was beautiful - Rachel’s surprise, joy and excitement. The anxiety melting away from Marc as he asked her to spend the rest of their life together. A ring that once belonged to his Mom’s mom placed on her finger and an ecstatic “yes!” begins their engaged life!
Immediately following their proposal Marc surprised Rachel with a wonderful dinner surrounded by so many of their family and friends!
