aleesa + adam {i will} belle isle engagement detroit, mi

i will {engagement}

Aleesa is this tiny human with hair that makes me jealous. Her freckles make her look like she is kissed daily by the sun. And I love her silly disposition that makes being with her just easy. Adam stands two heads above Aleesa. But, I personally love being vertically challenged. I loved watching them banter and really love the juxtaposition between them. She fits snuggly right into Adam and looks all cute and protected and stuff. These two have a little guy together and watching their faces light up when they tell stories about him is the bees knees, I tell ya. Adam + Aleesa, I laughed so much during your engagement session at Belle Isle. I thoroughly enjoyed your company and listening to your stories. And you can totally tell by looking at your belle isle engagement session that Aleesa doesn’t like you at all, Adam! Hugs, guys! Can’t wait for the wedding at Inner Circle Estate!!!

Aleesa, you are beautiful, love!
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See! Aleesa’s fun loving personality is contagious!
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  1. […] her bridesmaids made final touches. I remembered how playful Aleesa and Adam were together at their engagement session as we talked about their little boy, Jackson and their future plans. Aleesa’s emotions ran a […]

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