Pharah and Graham can thank their alma mater, Clarion University of Pennsylvania for their connection. The pair met in college back in 2005 through a mutual friend, later building a friendship that blossomed into a relationship. And in 2014, one month before Pharah’s birthday, Graham turned a normal dinner date at Morton’s Steakhouse in Philadelphia into the evening of a lifetime. “It was romantic and just the two of us. He didn’t get on one knee and I said ‘yes!” shares Pharah.
In anticipation of their Spring 2017 nuptials this pair shot this “Spring Romance” themed engagement session, in the perfect lush setting of the Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Coterie member and photographer, Sheronda Seawright gorgeously captured this couple who aimed to showcase their style and romance while allowing the colorful spring backdrops to highlight their love. Read on for more of their love story and photos below.
Bride-to-be: Pharah Jean-Louis
Groom-to-be: Graham Nkanza
Wedding date: 4/30/2017
Wedding location: The Waterfall in Claymont, DE
Engagement shoot location: Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA
Describe your engagement session. Did you have a theme?
The theme for the engagement was “Spring Romance”!
What did you do on your first date?
Graham took me a movie and I brought a friend – he wasn’t too pleased!
What’s your favorite thing to do as a couple?
Cuddling while watching TV shows together
How has wedding planning been so far?
Not too stressful surprisingly!
Tell us what you’re looking forward to most on the wedding day:
Graham: Seeing Pharah walk down the aisle and me blaming my tears on allergies recently acquired!
Vendors:
Photographer: Sheronda Seawright, Sheronda Seawright Photography
Congratulations to you. Wishing you the very best love for a lifetime!