Ellie & Seth | Marginal Way Engagement Proposal

On a warm July afternoon, Ellie & Seth met at Jackie’s Too in Perkin’s Cove with their families to enjoy a peaceful dinner overlooking the ocean. But when the food came, Seth felt anything but peaceful. His palms were sweaty and his stomach was in knots. After dinner, he planned to walk Ellie down onto the rocks along the Marginal Way where he would ask her to marry him. Ellie knew she wanted to spend forever with Seth, she had shown him some rings that she liked, and she felt that something might be coming… After they finished eating (well everyone but Seth, who couldn’t eat a bite), everyone mysteriously headed to the restrooms. This left Seth & Ellie alone to venture out into the serene ocean air. Meanwhile, I was trying not to be too sus as I eagerly waited for them hiding behind the rose bushes.

Earlier that afternoon, Ellie’s mom FaceTimed me to scope out the perfect spot for Seth to pop the question. But when he & Ellie rounded the corner, the bench we chose was surrounded by a group of tourists. Although I could see the panic in his eyes, Seth remained cool & collected as he navigated past them leading Ellie out onto the rocks. When he dropped to one knee, her face sparkled like her new diamond and she exclaimed, “Yes!!” Their families joined us shortly after with congratulatory hugs and squeals of excitement to celebrate the special moment! As Seth hugged his mom, he whispered into her ear, “I can eat now!”

I’m so excited for this sweet couple and even more excited to get to celebrate their wedding with them next summer!

Ruthie & Jonah's Camden, ME Proposal

Anticipation and the smell of salt water wafted through the air on the dock. Their families waited with baited breath to congratulate them. Suddenly in a moment of release, the sound of cheering filled the cove as the happy couple came into view. After exchanging hugs, a few tears, and many gawking gazes at her sparkling diamond, everyone boarded the Perwinkle and leisurely laughed their way through the ocean waves to celebrate the future Mr. & Mrs.

Ruthie grew up in Camden with her family before moving to NH. So, it was fitting that Jonah surprised her here, on the very beach where she used to take elementary school trips. She thought he was at work, but he was in Camden, waiting on a quaint, idyllic beach overlooking the cove, with a blanket inscribed with their names & the date, a few framed photos of them through the years, shaking hands, sweaty palms, a boyish grin, and a glistening diamond. While I, not so gracefully, hid behind a thorn bush to capture the moment when he dropped to one knee. :)

How they chose to celebrate their engagement tells you a lot about them. Since they are at the center of two close-knit families, they spent the evening cruising the coast and eating their way through Camden with their parents and siblings. They probably would have invited all their family & friends if they could have. Because that’s just who they are- kind & loyal friends.