The Idea for the Surprise Proposal
To start, I scheduled a styled shoot elopement and Jac and Alec volunteered. As we were planning the elopement, Alec reached out to me and explained how he wanted to surprise Jac and propose to her during the photoshoot. I was ECSTATIC! I was so excited to see how shocked Jac would be.
Further, their Mount Tammany engagement session was a beautiful testament to their love. He finally proposed, and Jac could not have been more surprised. It was such an exciting moment.
Mount Tammany Engagement Session Story
On their very first date, Jac went to say hello to Alec for the first time, and she tripped and fell into his arms 🫶🏻 What a true romance movie moment 🥰
Their favorite thing to do together as a couple is to explore new food and drink venues ✨🥙 618 in Freehold is their go-to spot. Alec just took Jac there to celebrate her graduation, and Jac couldn’t help but imagine him proposing to her (she foreshadowed that it was coming pretty soon😉).
These two have the same witty humor, and never fail to make each other laugh in any given conversation. Alec also never hesitates to break out into song for Jac, and she loves his singing talent. As for Jac, he says that he truly loves how she has such a gift of impersonating people, and storytelling.
The Surprise Proposal
I couldn’t have been more excited for Alec to surprise Jac on our couples shoot with his proposal. We hiked up Mt. Tammany to the overlook of the Delaware Water Gap and the weather was overcast. It was perfect, and set the stage for a beautiful proposal scene for them. Alec and I had a code word that when I asked him if he needed a drink of water, it meant that he needed to grab the ring from his bag to put in his pocket…
As Jac was asking me about posing and what they could do next, I reassured her that they were doing great and looked super natural in the photos. Little did she know that the next pose would be Alec getting down on one knee…
It was absolutely spectacular. Jac was so surprised, so full of joy, so excited, some tears rolled down her cheeks, and she kept hugging Alec. She kept looking at her hand with a huge smile, and then looking back at Alec with an ever bigger smile.
These are the types of moments I cherish, and I’m so grateful to be a part of these incredible moments for couples. Cheers to Jac & Alec 🥳
![Alec proposes to Jac on a scenic overlook at Mount Tammany, surrounded by lush greenery and the Delaware Water Gap.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/4-1-683x1024.jpg)
![Alec proposes to Jac on a scenic overlook at Mount Tammany, surrounded by lush greenery and the Delaware Water Gap.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/1-1-683x1024.jpg)
![Alec is down on one knee, presenting the ring to a shocked and delighted Jac, against the backdrop of a verdant valley.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/3-1-683x1024.jpg)
![Jac is overcome with emotion as Alec proposes, with a panoramic view of the mountains and river in the background](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/5-1-683x1024.jpg)
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![Jac is overcome with emotion as Alec proposes, with a panoramic view of the mountains and river in the background](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/6-1-683x1024.jpg)
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![Jac is overcome with emotion as Alec proposes, with a panoramic view of the mountains and river in the background](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/10-1-683x1024.jpg)
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![Jac and Alec embrace in a wooded area, the trees providing a natural, intimate setting for their engagement photos.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/12-1-683x1024.jpg)
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![Alec lifts Jac off the ground, the couple sharing a joyful moment amidst the trees.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/13-1-683x1024.jpg)
![Alec lifts Jac off the ground, the couple sharing a joyful moment amidst the trees.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/14-1-683x1024.jpg)
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![Jac and Alec share a tender moment, gazing into each other's eyes with the Delaware Water Gap in the background.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/16-1-683x1024.jpg)
![Jac and Alec sit closely together in a meadow, their love captured in a serene and peaceful moment.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/17-1-683x1024.jpg)
![Jac shows off her engagement ring, her hand adorned with a beautiful ring, set against the backdrop of the valley.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/18-1-683x1024.jpg)
![A close-up of a vibrant flower bouquet resting on a rock, adding a touch of color to the natural surroundings.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/19-1-683x1024.jpg)
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![Alec lifts Jac in celebration, the couple exuding happiness with the picturesque valley as their backdrop.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/jac-alec-proposal-14-683x1024.jpg)
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![Jac and Alec hold each other close, their love and happiness evident in their expressions.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/jac-alec-proposal-230-683x1024.jpg)
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![Jac and Alec share an intimate embrace, their hands intertwined, the engagement ring prominently displayed.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/jac-alec-proposal-273-683x1024.jpg)
![Jac and Alec's hands are entwined, the engagement ring shining brightly.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/jac-alec-proposal-274-683x1024.jpg)
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![Alec holds Jac close, their love and connection evident in this heartfelt moment.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/jac-alec-proposal-312-683x1024.jpg)
![Jac and Alec share a kiss, bathed in the golden light of the setting sun, surrounded by trees.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/jac-alec-proposal-320-683x1024.jpg)
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![Jac and Alec walk hand in hand along a wooded path, the sunlight creating a dreamy, ethereal effect.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/jac-alec-proposal-398-683x1024.jpg)
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![Jac and Alec share a kiss, bathed in the golden light of the setting sun, surrounded by trees.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/jac-alec-proposal-403-683x1024.jpg)
![Jac and Alec walk hand in hand, their silhouettes framed by the trees and the light.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/jac-alec-proposal-378-683x1024.jpg)
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![Alec lifts Jac in the air, the couple sharing a joyful moment with the river and valley in the background.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/jac-alec-proposal-536-683x1024.jpg)
![Jac and Alec twirl together, their happiness and love radiating in this picturesque setting.](https://allyfrances.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/23052/2024/02/jac-alec-proposal-459-683x1024.jpg)
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More Information
The trail we walked for their Mount Tammany engagement session. Link to red and blue dot trail: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/new-jersey/mount-tammany-red-dot-and-blue-dot-loop-trail?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-static-map
Florist: https://www.instagram.com/sinsxoddities/
More surprise proposals: https://allyfrances.com/category/surprise-proposal/
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