If you need a little strength and encouragement, you’re in the right place today. Juli & Mike met through some undesirable life circumstances, proof that great things can happen in the midst of hard times. They were both experiencing some chronic health issues, and it was a that point that they met, started chatting, and found a relationship blossoming. Since that point, they have not only fallen in love, but they’ve been the support and strength the other has needed at the right time. Ironically, during their first date, they walked about 5 miles just talking. Though neither of them truly felt like actually walking the full 5 miles at that point in their lives, neither one wanted to be “that person” to back out first. We laughed about that during our engagement session as we recreated their first date: meeting at Juli’s condo, walking along the lakefront, and stopping at their special bench.

One of their most memorable dates was one of their first trips as a couple – to a horse farm. Juli loves horses! Mike chose to taker her back to this special place when he proposed about 3 years after that first trip. They had a romantic picnic overlooking the pastures of horses, and there he asked her to be his wife. 🙂 What I find most incredible about Juli and Mike is that they are two people who are unwilling to stop pushing forward. They are incredibly positive, joyful, beautiful people on the inside and out. It is both an honor and a joy to be able to photograph their journey into becoming husband and wife. Enjoy this Milwaukee engagement & recreation of their first date!