He leaned in and whispered into her ear. She nodded. He whispered some more. A smile crept across her face. Finally, Kristen burst out into giggles. Quess grinned in success at making his future wife laugh. Kristen, still smiling, shook her head and turned to me: "He was telling me how he was going to order chicken wings after this."
I've known Kristen and Quess since college, but I had never hung out with just the two of them as a couple. Let me tell you, it was SO much fun! It's easy to see how much they enjoy being with each other, making each other laugh, and trying all the crazy and sometimes awkward things I ask them to do! It makes my photographer heart flutter when clients trust my ideas! :)
I loved that these two chose places near and dear to their hearts. Oakland is where Kristen currently works, where they have visited the Oakland Museum of California many a time, and where both of them have spent many an afternoon ballin' up all the pickup basketball games and roaming the streets of Chinatown. From there it was just a quick drive over to their current neighborhood in Alameda. This is a special city to them not only because they both live there, but also because it is home to one of their favorite food spots - Q's Halal Chicken! The owner even knows Quess' face and usual order! That's when you know you've made it.
Quess and Kristen, your happiness was infectious! I loved hanging out in the East Bay with you two, and I am SO excited for your wedding next year! Oh, and thanks for sharing some of your Q's combo plates with me - clearly you know the way to my heart ;)
