In the serene embrace of Angeles National Forest in San Bernardino County, Jackie and Bruce’s love story culminated in an unforgettable engagement amid breathtaking mountain scenery.
Hailing from the vast plains of Texas, Jackie, and the rolling fields of Iowa, Bruce, these star-crossed lovers first met in the vibrant heart of Chicago. What began as a chance encounter across miles of distance quickly became a beautiful forever.
They chose the pine-covered trails of the forest for this milestone moment. As evening approached, the landscape transformed under an unreal sunset—a masterpiece of vibrant crimsons, fiery oranges, delicate lavenders, and deep purples sweeping across the sky like strokes from a Romantic painter’s brush. Snowy white mountain tops glowed with alpenglow, standing ethereal against the warm explosion of color, while dense pine forests framed the vista in rich emerald hues.
This engagement was more than a proposal—it was nature and love in perfect harmony, turning an ordinary evening into an eternal memory.
Photographed by Jenna
