John had been planning his proposal to Kellie for a while. They were visiting Walt Disney World from New York, one of their favorite places. He called me and we planned where he would propose in front of Cinderella Castle, texting back and forth until the time came. The crowd around us pointed, smiled and applauded. Kellie was so happy and so surprised – it is one of our favorite proposals ever. Happily Ever After John and Kellie! xo
From John: We met in 2nd grade and we liked each other in 3rd grade. So much so, Kellie wrote about me in her diary. Many years later, when we were 21, we reconnected on Facebook. After only a few weeks we felt a connection and the rest is history.
We were really happy when Jordan called us and told us he wanted us to photograph his proposal to beautiful Laura. They were so sweet together – I think she was really surprised! After the proposal at the private balcony dinner at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, we walked through the beautiful lobby and captured some of their new happiness. Congratulations Jordan and Laura! <3
Their story from Jordan:Laura and I met freshman year of high school back in Michigan where we’re both from, and started dating only a year later. Our junior year of college we spent the spring in Florida with the Disney College Program, where we fell in love with the Disney parks and decided this was a place we would eventually like to move to. After dating for six years, we graduated this past spring and made the move to Florida. However, we spent the summer in different states- Laura moved to Florida first while I began a 3-month training for my new job. I used the time away to save for an engagement ring and proposal, and finally had enough to buy the ring I had my heart set on. During our private dinner at the Grand Floridian, I was able to finally ask her to be my wife, a question I had been wanting to ask her for years.
We thank God every day for bringing us into each other’s lives and couldn’t be happier that He did. We’re lucky enough to be each other’s first boy/girlfriend and still feel blessed to have found the person we want to spend the rest of our lives with so soon. We couldn’t be more excited for the wedding next summer and we’re so happy to have had Canovas Photography help capture our engagement and make the night one to remember.
Allyson and Brett met in high school nearly 7 years ago. After knowing each other for about a year, they started dating. They have been inseparable ever since. Brett is arecent graduate from the accounting school at the University of Missouri and Allyson is a marketing major currently finishing her last semester, also at the University of Missouri. Brett loves Allyson’s sense of humor, her gorgeous eyes, and the fact that she has put up with him for six years. Allyson loves so many things about Brett – he has a huge heart, he’s caring, and he is extremely goofy.
Courtney and I were so happy when Brett called us to photograph his proposal to Allyson! See his words about it below:
Proposal: I wanted to make a proposal a surprise. But since we have been dating for nearly 6 years, I knew if I planned a trip for just the two of us, she would catch on quickly. When her parent’s told us they were planning a trip to Disney World, I knew it would be the perfect way to catch Allyson off guard. A few people that we knew were also going to be in Disney World the same time as us. I had them text Allyson and tell her that they had a dinner reservation at the Grand Floridian, but were unable to make it. They then offered the reservation to Allyson and I in order to save them from a cancellation fee. When we arrived at the Grand Floridian, we were met in the lobby by a butler carrying a rose. He handed it to Allyson and led us to the fourth floor of the resort. There was a table for two set up in front of a large glass, floor to ceiling window. We had a view of the beautiful resort, lake, Cinderella’s castle, and the EPCOT ball. As we ate our appetizers and first and main courses, we watched the EPCOT Illuminations fireworks and the electrical water pageant. For dessert, we moved to the third floor balcony. When we got to the balcony, there was a table set up. We watched the Hollywood Studios fireworks and ate our desserts. As the third and final round of fireworks was getting ready to start, Canovas Photography showed up and told us that they were part of the Disney package. I was hoping Allyson wasn’t catching on, but at this point, I’m sure she was. We stood up and leaned on the railing of the balcony to watch the fireworks. A minute before the fireworks began, I pulled out my phone and a pair of headphones. I made a video of photos and video clips from our last 6 years together. The video was set to the song Then by Brad Paisley. If she had any doubt about what was happening, it was all gone now. She started crying and the firework show started. When the video ended, I pulled out the ring and proposed.
Ace contacted us about photographing his proposal to beautiful Victoria at the Magic Kingdom. Many emails later, we were there, ready to capture the moment. He put together a fun scavenger hunt that included “find someone to take your photo,” which was Ace’s cue to get on one knee and propose. She said yes <3
From Victoria:
Pageantry has been a part of my life since I was 12 years old that got me interested in competing for Miss New Jersey USA. I always excelled in the sciences, which lead me into choosing biology as a major in college. I was in a relationship that lasted for 4 years, which did not end well. With the stress between my previous relationships I really wanted to find someone who had similar qualities like myself. One day my friend told me to try plenty of fish (POF) and maybe I can build some friendships or a good laugh to distract me from my recent break up. I was skeptic by the whole online dating not knowing that I will meet the love of my life. In less than 24 hours I received a message from Asaph. I was very skeptic about believing if this person was really the person he claimed he was or a fake profile. After being friends and hanging out with him I realized how genuine and kind he was. He encouraged me to go after my dreams when I thought I failed. He has seen every tear from failure, disappointment, and grief. I never thought I would find someone so similar like myself and God fearing. Magic kingdom has always been on my things to do list and I wanted to visit there with my boyfriend. This engagement has been so magical with high emotions of happiness and tears of joy that is still occurring till this day. I can truly say my dreams came true and I finally found my prince.
From Ace:
I am a Resident Physician currently training in General Surgery in Long Island, New York. However, I will be transitioning to Radiology residency in Manhattan, with the hopes of eventually practicing Interventional Radiology. I was born in Toronto Canada. I moved to the states with my family when I was 18 and ended up studying Biology and Competing as a track and field athlete at the University of Georgia. I went to Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine and graduated in 2015 in the inaugural class. I used to date on and off but always ended up being more stressed out by my girlfriends than with my medical school studies. My friend convinced me I should try an app called Plenty of Fish to try and meet someone, and sure enough after about a day, I found and met Victoria on there during my third year of medical school. She actually was very supportive, loving, and caring. Not to mention she is gorgeous. I never thought I would find anyone who gets me the way she does. I can always count on her to encourage me and to be there when things don’t seem to be going my way, and vice versa. We were actually driving in the car one night and I got a call from Hilton Grand Vacations and they offered us the opportunity to stay at a Hilton resort in Orlando, Las Vegas, or New York. Victoria chose Orlando because she has always wanted to go to Disney. We booked the vacation almost a year in advance and I thought it would be a perfect time to propose. It also allowed me time to save up for the ring. It was kind of an impromptu vacation that resulted from a random telephone offer. I wanted her to have an experience at Disney that she would never forget.
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Derek called me about proposal photos – he and his beautiful girlfriend Rachel were taking a News Years visit to Disney World and wanted to propose to her there as a surprise. He had planned it for a year – a hand-made “marry me” ornament on the tree for her to find on the Christmas tree at the Grand Floridian Resort. A horse-drawn carriage ride through Port Orleans Resort. A limo to take them from place to place. A dinner at the California Grill on top of the Disney’s Contemporary Resort. And we were there for all of it! Thank you Derek and Rachel for including us in this special night.
When Jeff, a lawyer from Tallahassee, called me to ask if we would photograph his proposal to his beautiful girlfriend Brittany, also a lawyer, we were thrilled. We were even more excited to find out that the proposal would be on a private balcony at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. After a romantic dinner, Jeff got down on one knee and proposed right as the fireworks were shooting over the park. Brittany, of course, said yes. Thank you Jeff and Brittany for including us on this perfect evening! Disney Grand Floridian | Disney Proposal Photography | The Canovas ~ Contact us today for more information!
Kyle called me from Chicago to ask me to photograph his marriage proposal to his beautiful girl Alexa. It was Christmas Eve and their families were all there to celebrate this amazing evening! Thank you Kyle for including me in the beginning of your new lives together xo
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I love working with Courtney Hamill of Courtney Ford Event Design. She does such great work and I was thrilled when she called me to photograph Sarah and Rewny’s proposal! Sarah loves old trucks and Courtney set up the perfect romantic atmosphere for Rewny to propose, the bed of an old Dodge truck filled with pillows, roses and champagne. It was a beautiful night with market lights lighting up Artisan Alley in historic downtown DeLand. I love shooting proposal photography – I get to be there from the start xo
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Their story in Sara’s words: Rewny and I are both from DeLand, and actually grew up around the corner from each other. However, Rewny was five years older, so I never knew him growing up, just knew of him. One of my close friends from high school, Haley, got engaged to Rewny’s brother, Nat. At the time, I was living in Jacksonville and was in my first year of law school at Florida Coastal. I went on Haley’s bachelorette cruise, where I met Rewny’s mom, Alice, and sister, Leah. After a few glasses of wine, and few days of getting to know each other, Leah and Alice suggested that Rewny and I should meet. According to Rewny, they came home from the cruise saying that he needed to meet me at the upcoming wedding. I was so nervous but also excited to meet him. After his best man speech, he came up to me introduced himself, and kissed my hand. We got to talking, and we automatically just clicked. I gave him my phone number, and the following week, we had our first date. He recently moved to Jacksonville for his job, so it was perfect. He cooked me pasta carbonara at his house, and we talked, and talked the whole night. When he walked me to my car, we had our first kiss. I remember immediately getting into the car and texting my best friend that I just had “my last first date.” Rewny has truly been my rock and best friend since the day I met him.
In September of 2013 my dad had a brain aneurysm, that left him in a coma with a long road of recovery ahead. Seeing Rewny cry beside my dad’s hospital bed was the moment I knew we would truly be together forever. Not only did he love me, he loved my family, and I wanted him to be my husband. My dad passed away in October of this year, by far the worst time in my life, yet Rewny was there every single step of the way. Before he passed, Rewny was able to ask my dad for his permission to ask me to marry him. My dad told him he would like that very much. Rewny’s birthday was the plan for the day to propose. I think he tried to think of a day that I would least expect. We were supposed to meet my mom at Dally in the Alley for dinner at 5:30. We parked on New York Avenue, and walked down the alley. There was an old red Dodge truck sitting at the end. I have this obsession with old trucks that I always talk about. I was completely clueless it was for me. Rewny said, “Wow that’s a cool truck” and I said, “Oh yeah it is, I wonder whose it is?” We got closer and he stopped in front of the truck. He began telling me how much he loved me, and that he had been lying to me about some things. When he walked me around to the bed of the truck it was decorated with candles and flowers, and I just completely lost it. He said, “I have a question I’ve been dying to ask you…Sarah Beth Zimmerman will you marry me?” At this point I was hysterically crying and said yes. There was banging on the windows from inside Dally, where my mom, sister, and Rewny’s parents were watching. We went in to Dally and had a wonderful dinner to celebrate. It was absolutely perfect, and to make it even more special, my dad was there in so many ways. I was wearing my dad’s ring that night on my wedding finger (the only finger it fit), so I had to take his ring off to put on my engagement ring. Also, Rewny was wearing one my dad’s shirts and the flowers were arranged in my dad’s old watering can. It was such a special night. Rewny is so good to me, and has already been there for me for better or for worse. I know God sent him to me at the perfect time, and I’m so excited to be his wife.
When Matt called me from Texas and told me he wanted to propose to his beautiful girlfriend Brittany, he told me she thought airports were so romantic. When he landed in Orlando he decided he wanted to propose as soon as he got off the plane. And it was so romantic.
Thank you Matt and Brittany for including us in this wonderful celebration! <3
From Brittany: Matt and I have been friends for 12 years. Our love story is very much like the story line of “You’ve Got Mail.” We met in an AOL instant messenger chat room, and quickly became friends. For years, we talked, and kept in touch through school, moves, breakups and more. Then, one day we decided to meet. The rest is pretty much history. Matt’s airport proposal was like something straight out of a movie. I can’t believe he had a photographer there to capture it all! Everything about loving Matt, and being loved by him is like the fairy tale I always knew I deserved. I can honestly say I am marrying my best friend! Matt and I will say our vows in front of God, family and closest friends, during an intimate ceremony on February 26th, 2015, under a giant live oak tree, and we will celebrate with a barn reception. We can’t wait to start our life together as husband and wife!
Gordon, a physician, called me from Pittsburg to talk about his proposal to beautiful Kristen, an accountant who lives in Toronto. He was so sweet, so nervous, wanted his proposal to be perfect and wanted us there to capture it. Gordon had quite the set up for his proposal to Kristen – Mickey balloons, rose petals and a beautiful engagement ring – looking over Disney World from Disney’s Contemporary Resort balcony. He even had rented a Ring Cam! It captured the whole proposal from Gordon’s point of view. We had so much fun with them and CAN NOT wait for their summer wedding in Toronto!
I asked Kristen how they met and how they got to Disney for their proposal: Gordon and I met through mutual friends, his cousin (Emily) and my best friend (Azalea) worked together and he arranged an outing with all his cousins and Emily invited Azalea who invited me and the rest was history! Gordon chose Disney World to propose because we are both huge Disney fans and our goal is to visit all the Disney resorts in the world. Disney World is the best one so he chose Orlando for the proposal. I initially thought I was going to a free family vacation paid by my mom’s company with my parents to Orlando so I was REALLY surprised when I walked into the room. From what I heard from Gordon he had been planning this Disney proposal for a very long time, endless consultations with his best friend, my best friend and our parents to pull it off.
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