Carissa and Jerhron met in the fall of 2010 during their freshman year of college. The pair shared short, modest & unforgettable “hello’s” – until they met again in Spring of 2011. Carissa had fell ill and was on her way to Walmart to pick up some medicine. As she was headed out, she spied Jerhron in the hallway and asked if he would like to accompany her to the journey of “get well soon”. Jerhron agreed. And their simple trip to Walmart showed how compatible they were. They both shared a love for video games, nature, and art. But most importantly the two placed a heavy focus on importance of a personal relationship with Christ. What was a small run for Vick’s, became a 30-minute adventure of creating memories in Walmart.
It was in downtown Pensacola where Carissa mentioned that she would love to take engagement pictures in front of a cute piano store. But to Carissa’s surprise, Jerhron thought it would be the perfect place to propose. He called Carissa after work asking her on a dinner date. Though she was reluctant, she eventually agreed. As the pair strolled downtown, Jerhron paused in front of the store and proposed. Of course, Carissa said yes!
Now this beautiful, nature loving pair, are headed to the altar and have shot this Casual and Natural engagement session at Washington DC’s, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. Their adoring moment was captured by coterie member, Evelyn Alas of Evelyn Alas Photography, LLC.
Scroll on for more visuals for this e-session while checking out more from this charming couple’s love story.
Bride-to-be:Carissa Gillespie
Groom-to-be:Jerhron Clemmons
Occupations: Carissa: Sales lead at Francesca’s | Jerhron: Administrative Assistant at the Mt. Vernon Hospital (Concussion Clinic)
Wedding date: 5/27/2017
Wedding location: Birmingham, AL
Engagement shoot location: National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C.
Describe your engagement session? Did you have a theme?
Our engagement session embodied our laid back relationship. How we met was very simple and we wanted to convey that in the photo shoot.
What did you do on your first date?
We went to the zoo on our first date. Jerhron has a huge passion for learning about animals and I thought the zoo would be the perfect place!
What’s your favorite thing to do as a couple?
We love to watch movies and play video games. We also love trying new restaurants.
How has wedding planning been so far?
It has been wonderful. I’m giving myself ample time to plan for it and it has been stress free so far.
Tell us what you’re looking forward to most on the wedding day
I am looking forward to seeing all my friends and family all in one place!
Vendors
Photography: Evelyn Alas Photography
Hair & Make Up: Carissa Gillespie (the Bride-to-Be!)
