Jeremy and Luna's Christmas Engagement in Coeur d'Alene

The first time they met was when Luna moved in next door. At first, neither one of them thought the other was interested - at all. They started to hang out, but it was mostly games, or shows, but again, almost zero interest. Luna decided she liked Jeremy - that is, thought he'd be fun to hang out with - when he came over to her place to help her move some furnature. She told me that she thought he was pretty spunky, in that when she told him where she wanted the couch he responded with something like "you're going to put it THERE". He wasn't afraid to be himself, and to joke around with her in his own way.

Kody and Stephanie's Rainy Day Engagement

They met on E-Harmony. It isn't really unusual someone would meet online (it's probably 90% of my couples meet online) But E-Harmony isn't the most common way. The interesting thing about this method over something like Tinder is that it asks you a lot of questions about you and who you are, and then "matches" you with people that are the most compatible. For Kody and Stephanie, in our area, there wasn't a ton of people.

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Matt and Kelly's Sunny November Engagement

Matt and Kelly met in person. IRL is how some say it these days. Back then, they were with a friend helping make an event happen, and since both are involved in their community, they ended up running into each other. They would then happen to meet again just a little bit later at No-Li Brewery. This second meeting was a big deal, because it was when Matt really started to notice Kelly - that is to say, he tried to hit on her. She was kind, super easy to talk to, and a lot of fun (plus she gave him and his friends a couple cups for free).

Eden and Dillon's Mexico Proposal

I first met Dillon and his family at his older brothers wedding (shout out to Brayden and Aeva!) he was in high school then. But I am not exaggerating when I say that this wedding stood out in my mind. Not just because Brayden and Aeva are awesome (because they are) but because their family is awesome. This translated into getting the chance to photograph Dillions senior photos. It was here I had the chance to meet Eden, get to know Dillon more, and his family. In both cases my impression of them and who they are only increased. And I genuinely loved talking with them. So when I found out that Dillon was going to propose to Eden, and that I was being asked to be there, I was so excited. Proposals are some of my favorite things, such excitement and emotion it feels so visceral.

Dom and Raegan's North Idaho Morning Engagement

What's weird about Dom and Reagan is that they met in person. Yeah, you heard me right, in the flesh and blood. They met at work, and while their friendship started there, it grew into so much more. They both love hiking and of course, their amazing dog. They love helping others, and being in the outdoors. They are kind, easy to talk to, and quick to laugh at a good joke. It’s all these little things that caused each of them to fall for the other. First friends, soon forever

Kevin & Annie's Downtown Spokane Engagement

They met when they were younger, because Annie is Kevin's friends little sister. For years, that's exactly how she was viewed as well - Alex's little sister. That said, it didn't actually stop Kevin from hitting on her now and then, but because she was in a relationship she didn't acknowledge it one way or the other. He was her brothers friend, after all.

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Brent Looyenga is a Spokane wedding photographer based IN SPOKANE WASHINGTON and Coeur d’Alene Idaho area. He loves people and specializes in wedding, engagement, family and senior photography. You can like Looyenga Photography on Facebook or follow them on Instagram.