The day kicked off with friends gathering at Chudleigh’s, and Adrian, one of Solomon’s close buddies, came by to pick me up. I was pretending to be just an “old friend” there to snap a few shots of him and his fiancée, Katelyn, who had recently gotten engaged. Little did Lara know, we were all in on the surprise! Her best friend, Sahavah, had the tough job of convincing her to dress up a bit without spilling the beans. From what I gathered, getting Lara to ditch her “apple-picking casual” vibe wasn’t easy—she couldn’t figure out why her friend wanted her to wear something fancier. But in the end, she went along with it, completely clueless about the big plans for the day.

As the group strolled through the orchard, filling baskets with apples and soaking up the warm end-of-summer sun, Lara was still blissfully unaware of what was about to unfold. Finally, they reached a perfect spot, and that’s when Solomon got down on one knee, bringing the whole plan together. The moment was pure magic! She laughed, cried, and was completely taken aback when she realized her entire family had been in on the secret for months without giving her a clue!

This surprise proposal was definitely a team effort, with friends like Adrian and Katelyn playing their parts and family members keeping the secret like champs. The whole day was filled with laughter, happy tears, and that warm, fuzzy feeling that comes with love and good company.

And the photos? They perfectly captured the magic of this unforgettable proposal and all the amazing people who helped make it happen.