Avalon Proposal | Carly and Andrew

If you live in the North Atlanta suburbs on 400, you’ve heard of the Avalon shopping center or even been there. As a photographer, I have loved this location! I’ve shot weddings at the Hotel Avalon, but this was my first Avalon proposal.

Andrew contacted me for his Avalon proposal to Carly and gave me a rundown of his plans for the moment. He and Carly have done a 30 minute Split-and-Shop date night where they give each other a budget and divide and shop for something for each other. Andrew thought it would be a fun way for the two of them to get to the shopping center for their Avalon proposal. Carly spent the time shopping for her sister and got Andrew a pair of socks at the end of the shopping spree. Andrew found Carly a small glass kitchen container and fit the ring box inside of it, so when they swapped gifts, you see Carly’s reaction as she sees the ring box! These are some of the most joy-filled laughter pictures I’ve captured for a proposal.

We did a mini engagement session after their Avalon proposal, walking from one end of the property to the other end. What Carly didn’t know was that we were taking her towards the Hotel Avalon for a surprise family reveal. She and Andrew’s families were waiting at the lobby bar for them to celebrate and cheer on their engagement. Carly had NO idea they were there and was completely shocked when she walked into the hotel to see her family.

All in all, their Avalon proposal was a night for them to remember! Thanks so much for having me there to capture these moments!

Andrew waiting for Carly to show up to their designated spot. Opening up the box… wait for her reaction!  I love it! Best Avalon proposal! Look at how excited they are! And now time to officially ask on one knee! Quick run onto the road crossing for a quick shot before the cars came through! SURPRISE!!