My fiance, Dan, and I met on a boat, {and he grew up on the Jersey shore} so, it seemed only fitting that we incorporate a nautical element into our wedding. We decided on a nautical themed engagement shoot and I immediately began scouring the internet for inspiration.

After much planning and multiple emails to and from our fabulous photographer, Amanda, we made the shoot come to life.

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{The Details} The shoot took place on a little island off the Jersey shore. The lifesaver was a styrofoam one I found on the internet, that I was able to stencil with supplies purchased from a craft store. I searched everywhere for a blue and white beach ball and eventually located this one online, which worked perfectly! I knew I wanted to recreate the running shot from my original inspiration, as I am a runner and Dan incorporated an element of my love for running into his proposal. I think our photographer captured my inspiration perfectly and I love how we were able to include Dan's family's boat into the shoot!