Rachel and David met at a bar in DC called Madhatter. She was there for her brother’s going away party, and David was out with a friend. They ran into each other near the dance floor, and the rest is history! He proposed in Colorado at Pikes Peake, surrounded by breathtaking views of the mountains. Rachel and David chose Georgetown for their engagement session since they spent a lot of their dating relationship in the city.

Georgetown neighborhood is where the pair first said “I love you” so where could be more fitting for their photos?! The used the quaint houses, steps, and gardens in the area as their backdrop, which we love. This city has so many adorable little spots for photos; we just can’t get over it! As they moved to the waterfront, they changed outfits. David’s family is from Nigeria, so they decided to wear traditional African outfits to reflect his family’s culture. In his culture, couples and families wear matching prints to show their unity. We think that is SO sweet and we love that they incorporated that into their Georgetown engagement photos! Thank you to Emily Alyssa Photography for sharing this sweet engagement session with us today!

Photo Credit: Emily Alyssa Photography

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