REBECCA+PHIL: HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CEDAR CITY ENGAGEMENT

They first caught eyes at a Friday night party. Not the kind of college party with blaring music and spin the bottle, imagine in your mind a party in the little, diminutive town of Bradley, West Virginia at the beautiful Appalachian Bible College campus. Becca described her outfit to me as "grungy" -- baggy sweats, hair up, and no makeup (all ladies can attest to this look! ;) -- but Phil still wanted to know this lovely lady's name. So when Becca came around with a cup of water for him, Phil asked. As they were recounting their first meeting to me, Phil chimed in that when Becca said, "Rebecca" he thought of the symbolism of Rebekah giving David water at the well just as she handed him his water.

Thank you so much, you two, for allowing me to capture your fun personalities! I'm glad the four of us could meet up before you guys took off. My cheeks really got a workout from smiling pretty much the whole entire time. ;) I cannot wait for your January 2011 wedding; you two make an adorable couple. I'm so very happy for you both. :) Onto the photos! Enjoy:

Becca and I originally planned to meet at a local coffee shop right on main street called the Grind at 6:00pm. My brother and I (shout out to Nathan Charles, my awesome assistant! Thanks again man!) walked up to the door right as the lady locked it at 5:50-ish! Then we looked at their hours open on the door feeling like idiots. They close at 6pm on weekdays. Haaa! We thought it was ironic that we planned to meet at the coffeeshop at exactly 6:00pm. So we shifted locations and went down the street to Bulloch Drug.




COMPLETELY adorable! Bulloch Drug has awesome 50's decor and even an old-fashioned soda fountain. Loved the jukebox! :)


We thought this tile would look awesome as a kitchen floor, but then again it could be quite headache inducing. ;) And Becca's shoes? Love 'em.




Phil can make Becca laugh so easily. :) Any Cedar City-ites recognize the Old Rock Church in the window's reflection?



I adore their cute outfit choice! Perfect. :)








How cool is that barber shop red, white, and blue wall?




After an outfit change, we made our way to the library in the park where we had some fun. Phil's reading Apocalypse Explained while Becca's musing in Marital Love. Phil's expression in this next frame is priceless! Haha! At one point Becca told him, "Phil you don't actually have to read the book!"




This next location was "so Phil" according to Becca. :)





This moment? Love it. A little overexposed, but put in B&W and walla! ;)




Don't ya just love Becca's necklaces? We both share a love for thrifting. I think it's a very lovely ensemble.



As I was editing these, I flipped through this series of them walking to me at the main street park, and this one stuck out. Sun flair+adorable couple+adorable couple's shadow+a hint of summer warmth = SCORE!

Spontaneous, I tell ya! ;)







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